HPE StoreEver 45000 LTO-9 Ultrium externe tapestreamer

With a native capacity of 18 TB and blistering 400 MB/s native transfer speeds, the HPE StoreEver 45000 LTO-9 Ultrium External Tape Drive delivers enterprise-grade data protection in a compact desktop form factor. When hardware compression is applied, capacity expands to 45 TB and throughput reaches an astonishing 1 GB/s, making it ideal for backup, archive, and disaster recovery workflows that demand both speed and scale.

Overview

The HPE StoreEver 45000 is a half-height external tape drive engineered for businesses that require reliable, high-capacity offline storage. It connects via a 6 Gb/s SAS interface, ensuring seamless integration into existing server and storage environments. The drive supports LTO-9 media for read/write operations and remains backward compatible with LTO-8 cartridges for read-only access, protecting your prior investments.

What stands out

• Massive 18 TB native / 45 TB compressed capacity per cartridge
• High-speed performance: 400 MB/s native, up to 1 GB/s compressed
• AES 256-bit hardware encryption for secure data at rest
• WORM (Write Once, Read Many) support for compliance and immutability
• Robust design with 250,000 hours MTBF for long-term reliability

Technical details

• Interface: 6 Gb/s SAS (external)
• Form factor: 5.25-inch half-height, desktop enclosure
• Buffer size: 1024 MB (1 GB)
• Media compatibility: LTO-9 Ultrium (read/write), LTO-8 Ultrium (read-only)
• Power supply: External (included)
• Included accessories: SAS cable, power cord, documentation
• Supported operating systems: Microsoft Windows, HP-UX, IBM AIX, Oracle Solaris, Linux

Our verdict

The HPE StoreEver 45000 LTO-9 tape drive is a powerhouse for data-intensive environments. Its combination of high capacity, fast throughput, hardware encryption, and WORM support makes it a future-proof choice for organizations serious about data protection and long-term retention.