Quantum LTO-8 HH tapestreamer - LTO Ultrium (12 TB / 30 TB)

The Quantum LTO-8 HH is a half-height LTO Ultrium 8 tape drive engineered for high-capacity data backup and archival, delivering a native capacity of 12 TB and up to 30 TB compressed. With a native data transfer rate of 360 MB/s, it ensures rapid backups even for large datasets, making it a powerhouse for enterprise environments.

Advantages

This drive offers hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption to secure data at rest, WORM support for compliance, and a 1 GB buffer to maintain consistent performance. Its 6 Gb/s SAS interface provides reliable connectivity in enterprise environments, ensuring seamless integration with existing backup infrastructure.

Suitable for

• Data centers requiring high-capacity, long-term storage
• Organizations with strict data retention and regulatory compliance needs
• IT environments using LTO-7 or LTO-8 media

Key specifications

• Recording technology: LTO Ultrium 8
• Native capacity: 12 TB, compressed: 30 TB (2.5:1)
• Native transfer rate: 360 MB/s, compressed: 900 MB/s
• Interface: 6 Gb/s SAS
• Form factor: Half-height (HH)
• Buffer size: 1 GB
• Encryption: AES 256-bit
• WORM support: Yes
• Media compatibility: LTO-8, LTO-7 Type M, LTO-7
• MTBF: 250,000 hours
• Power consumption: 23 W typical
• Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C
• Operating humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing

Recommendations

For reliable, high-capacity backup with strong security features, the Quantum LTO-8 HH is an excellent choice. Pair it with LTO-8 media to maximize storage efficiency and ensure long-term data integrity.