Description
HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader Q6Q66A with LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS drive. 8-slot, 12TB native per tape, 1U rackmount backup & archiving solution.
Product Features
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Includes LTO-8 HH Ultrium 30750 SAS drive (01PL419)
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8-slot autoloader for automated, high-capacity backups
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12TB native / 30TB compressed per tape storage
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6Gb/s SAS interface for reliable, high-speed data transfer
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1U rackmount form factor – compact and space-efficient
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Automated media handling reduces manual backup tasks
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Designed for data archiving, disaster recovery, and compliance
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Trusted HP enterprise-grade durability and reliability
General Product Information
The HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader (Q6Q66A) with LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Half-Height SAS drive (01PL419) delivers reliable, automated, and scalable data backup for growing businesses and enterprise environments. Offering an 8-slot capacity, this compact 1U rackmount device simplifies backup management while ensuring long-term data protection.
With support for LTO-8 tapes (12TB native / 30TB compressed), the autoloader can handle petabyte-scale archiving needs efficiently. Its 6Gb/s SAS interface guarantees fast and secure data transfers, making it ideal for disaster recovery, compliance archiving, or large-scale data storage consolidation.
Unlike traditional manual tape drives, the HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader automates the entire process, reducing downtime and human error while ensuring data is securely stored. Built for reliability, it is widely used in industries where data integrity is critical, including healthcare, finance, research, and government.
Compact, reliable, and powerful, this HP autoloader is the perfect enterprise backup solution for organizations that need to protect and archive massive volumes of data with confidence.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Model | HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader |
| Part Number | Q6Q66A |
| Drive Included | LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 HH SAS Drive (01PL419) |
| Slots | 8 (tape cartridges) |
| Native Capacity | 12TB per tape |
| Compressed Capacity | 30TB per tape |
| Interface | 6 Gb/s SAS |
| Form Factor | 1U rackmount |
| Automation | Robotic media handling |
| Compatibility | LTO-8, backward compatible with LTO-7 |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.7 x 17.6 x 24.5 in (approx.) |
| Weight | ~24 lbs |
| Warranty | Limited / seller warranty |
Compatible Products
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HP ProLiant servers with SAS controllers
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HPE Smart Array SAS RAID controllers
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Oracle, Dell, and IBM servers with SAS connectivity
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Backup software such as Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, CommVault, Arcserve
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Compatible with LTO-7 and LTO-8 tape media
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise data centers requiring large-scale archiving
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Disaster recovery and offsite data protection
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Healthcare & financial industries requiring compliance storage
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Research institutions handling large datasets
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Government & legal sectors for long-term secure storage
Comparison Angle
Compared to earlier LTO-6 and LTO-7 autoloaders, the LTO-8-equipped HP 1/8 G2 offers double the native capacity per tape and higher transfer speeds, reducing the number of cartridges and backup windows required. Its 1U rackmount design also provides significant space savings compared to larger libraries.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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LTO-8 data cartridges (12TB / 30TB)
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HP / HPE SAS controllers & cables
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HP ProLiant servers for integration
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Enterprise backup software (Veeam, Veritas, CommVault)
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Rackmount rails and accessories