Description
HP Q1539B Ultrium 960 LTO-3 External Tape Drive with 400GB native / 800GB compressed capacity and 73MB/s transfer rate. Reliable backup & archiving solution.
Product Features
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Reliable HP LTO-3 external tape drive for enterprise and SMB data storage.
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400GB native / 800GB compressed capacity per cartridge for secure long-term backup.
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High-performance Ultra320 LVD SCSI interface for seamless integration.
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Up to 73MB/s native transfer speed ensures fast and efficient backup/restore cycles.
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Durable external form factor designed for flexible deployment in data centers or offices.
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Perfect for legacy IT systems requiring dependable tape backup and archiving.
General Product Information
The HP Q1539B Ultrium 960 is a proven external LTO-3 tape drive designed to deliver dependable data protection for businesses with growing storage demands. Supporting up to 400GB native (800GB compressed) capacity per cartridge, it provides a secure and scalable solution for backup, disaster recovery, and long-term data archiving.
With a transfer rate of up to 73MB/s (160MB/s compressed), the Ultrium 960 ensures efficient backup operations, minimizing downtime while safeguarding critical data. The Ultra320 LVD SCSI interface guarantees compatibility with enterprise servers and storage infrastructures, making it ideal for legacy IT environments.
Compact and durable in an external enclosure, the HP Q1539B offers flexibility for deployment across offices, SMBs, and enterprise data centers. It is an excellent choice for businesses that require reliable tape storage with proven HP quality and need compatibility with existing LTO-3 media libraries.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Model | Q1539B Ultrium 960 |
| Tape Technology | LTO-3 |
| Capacity | 400GB native / 800GB compressed |
| Transfer Speed | Up to 73 MB/s native (160 MB/s compressed) |
| Interface | Ultra320 LVD SCSI |
| Form Factor | External Tape Drive |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-3 and backward compatible with LTO-2 cartridges |
| Use Case | Backup, archiving, long-term storage |
Compatible Products
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HP ProLiant servers with Ultra320 SCSI controllers
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Dell PowerEdge servers with LVD SCSI support
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IBM and Sun legacy systems with SCSI tape infrastructure
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Enterprise backup software (Veritas, Commvault, IBM Spectrum Protect, Veeam in legacy setups)
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LTO-3 and LTO-2 media cartridges
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise and SMB data backup
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Archival storage for compliance
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Disaster recovery planning
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Legacy IT systems requiring SCSI tape drives
Comparison Angle
Compared to previous LTO-2 drives, the HP Ultrium 960 (LTO-3) offers double the native capacity (400GB vs 200GB) and a faster 73MB/s throughput. It ensures better performance and reliability for mid-sized enterprises, while still maintaining backward compatibility with LTO-2 media, making it a cost-effective upgrade path for legacy IT infrastructures.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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HP LTO-3 data cartridges (400GB/800GB)
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HP LTO-2 media for backward compatibility
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HP StorageWorks tape libraries for scalability
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SCSI host bus adapters (HBAs) for server connectivity
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Rackmount UPS systems for backup power protection