Hewlett Packard Enterprise StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium SAS tapestation Ingebouwd 12000 GB (882185-001)

Half height LTO-8 SAS tape drive designed for enterprise backup and archive systems. The HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 (Q6Q68A) provides a native capacity of 12 TB (30 TB compressed) and uses a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface. The drive is supplied as a kit that includes the tape drive and documentation and is intended for installation in HPE MSL autoloaders and libraries such as MSL 1/8 Autoloader, MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL3040 or MSL6480.

Advantages

The drive offers high-capacity, long-term data retention with a compact half-height form factor suitable for library integration. SAS connectivity enables reliable, high-speed data transfer for backup and archive workflows. The kit includes documentation to support installation and setup in compatible HPE libraries.

Suitable for

• Enterprise backup and archival storage
• Integration into HPE MSL autoloaders and tape libraries
• Long-term media retention and offsite storage

Key specifications

• Model: HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 (Q6Q68A)
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
• Native capacity: 12 TB
• Compressed capacity (typical): 30 TB
• Form factor: Half height tape drive
• Weight: 3.06 kg
• Compatible libraries: MSL 1/8 Autoloader, MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL3040, MSL6480

How to use

Install the tape drive into a compatible HPE MSL autoloader or library following the supplied documentation and the library’s service manual. Connect the drive to the host server or backup appliance using a supported SAS connection and configure the backup software to recognize the device. Load certified LTO-8 media for native 12 TB capacity or use appropriate compression settings to reach higher compressed capacities where supported by the backup application.

Recommendations

Use certified LTO-8 cartridges and follow HPE’s media handling guidelines to ensure maximum reliability and retention. Keep firmware and backup software up to date and store cartridges in a controlled environment for long-term archiving.