Description
HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader with LTO-5 Ultrium Fibre Channel drive. 1.5TB native, 3TB compressed per cartridge. Compact 1U rackmount, 8-slot backup solution.
Product Features
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Compact 1U rackmount autoloader with automated tape management.
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Equipped with LTO-5 Ultrium Fibre Channel tape drive (BL544A / BRSLA-0903-DC).
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1.5TB native / 3TB compressed per cartridge for high-capacity backup.
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Fast 140MB/s transfer rate improves efficiency for enterprise workloads.
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8-slot design allows extended, automated, and unattended backups.
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Reliable and cost-effective solution for SMBs and enterprise data centers.
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Fibre Channel interface for high-speed integration with SAN environments.
General Product Information
The HP 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader is a powerful yet compact automated backup solution designed to deliver enterprise-level data protection in a 1U rackmount form factor. Pre-configured with an HP LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 half-height Fibre Channel tape drive (BL544A / BRSLA-0903-DC), this autoloader provides up to 1.5TB native and 3TB compressed capacity per cartridge, making it ideal for organizations handling large datasets.
With support for 8 cartridge slots, the HP 1/8 G2 enables extended backup operations and minimizes the need for manual tape swaps. Transfer speeds of up to 140MB/s (280MB/s compressed) ensure efficient performance, reducing backup windows and supporting high-demand workloads.
The Fibre Channel interface ensures seamless integration with SAN infrastructures, while its automated functionality streamlines data archiving and recovery processes. Perfect for SMBs, enterprise data centers, and compliance-driven industries, the HP 1/8 G2 offers affordable, reliable, and scalable tape storage.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Model | 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader |
| Tape Drive Model | HP BRSLA-0903-DC / BL544A LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 |
| Tape Format | LTO-5 |
| Capacity per Cartridge | 1.5TB native / 3TB compressed |
| Transfer Rate | Up to 140MB/s native (280MB/s compressed) |
| Cartridge Slots | 8 |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Automation | Robotic cartridge handling system |
| Use Case | Automated backup, archiving, enterprise data retention |
Compatible Products
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HP ProLiant and Dell PowerEdge servers with Fibre Channel connectivity
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IBM, Oracle, and Lenovo enterprise servers with FC HBAs
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SAN environments requiring automated tape storage
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Backup software (Veritas NetBackup, Veeam, IBM Spectrum Protect, Commvault)
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LTO-5 and backward-compatible LTO-4 media cartridges
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise and SMB automated data backup
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Long-term archiving for compliance (healthcare, finance, legal)
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Data center SAN integration with Fibre Channel
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Unattended nightly backups and extended retention policies
Comparison Angle
The HP 1/8 G2 with LTO-5 Ultrium improves upon earlier generations with higher cartridge capacity, faster throughput, and Fibre Channel connectivity, making it far more suitable for modern SAN environments. Unlike standalone tape drives, the 8-slot automation reduces manual tape handling, saving time and lowering administrative costs.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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HP LTO-5 data cartridges (1.5TB/3TB)
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HP LTO-4 cartridges (for backward compatibility)
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Fibre Channel HBAs for server integration
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HP StoreEver MSL2024 Tape Library (for scalability beyond 8 slots)
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Rackmount UPS systems for backup power protection