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Protect Data in Rack Server Environments Storage
Protect critical data while maximizing efficiency in rack server environments. HPE Storage Rack-mount Kits provide a cost-effective, rack-mountable enclosure designed to ensure secure, stable installation of HPE LTO-8 and LTO-9 drives. Scalable to meet growing storage needs, they deliver a reliable, budget-friendly solution for organizations seeking to protect data and expand capacity with confidence.
Overview
The HPE Storage Rack-mount Kits provide a high-density, rack-mountable tape drive enclosure for SAS backup and archiving applications. Because these enclosures use standard internal tape drives, they provide a cost-effective means of mounting tape drives in rack server environments. These enclosures provide customers with scalability, allowing the customer to add drives and migrate to new tape drive technologies as their capacity and performance needs grow. HPE Rack-mount Kits are supported by ProLiant, HPE Integrity, and Apollo platforms.
1U Rack-mount Kit
The 1U Rack-mount Kit is available with a SAS interface. The 1U SAS enclosure supports up to two LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 or LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 tape drives with a maximum capacity of 90 TB when using two LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 SAS drives (assuming 2.5:1 data compression).
What's New
- – The HPE Smart Choice Purchase Program offers a pre-configured, rack-mount drive solution, including a rack- mount kit with an LTO-8 or LTO-9 SAS Tape Drive and five coordinating data cartridges.
Standard Features
Key Features
1U Rack-mount Kit
- – Supports up to two, in any combination, LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 or LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 tape drives
- – Provides up to 90 TB of storage capacity (assuming 2.5:1 compression) using two LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 drives
- – Data transfer rates up to 600 MB/sec (native) using two LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 drives. Latching switch for the 1U rack allows for auto restart after power has been interrupted and restored
- – Supports up to two separate SAS channels for connectivity to two separate servers or two separate HBA ports
- – SAS interface supported with Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644) and Mini SAS (SFF-8088) cables.
Customer Benefits
- – Small footprints allow the customer to consolidate external storage needs within a high-density form factor.
- – Scalability allows customers to add tape drives and/or migrate to new tape drive technologies, ensuring their capacity and performance needs evolve with changing storage demands
- – Support of multiple generations of tape drive technologies, which reduces risk and protects customers' investments
- – Latching switch for all 1U Rack-mount kits allows auto restart after power has been interrupted and restored
- – Affordable pricing allows customers to match their level of investment in storage to their current and future business needs
- – Thoroughly tested and qualified with HPE ProLiant, HPE Integrity and Apollo platforms and industry leading software, resulting in easier installation and fewer problems.
1U Rack-mount Kit | |
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| Maximum Capacity (compressed) | 90 TB (with 2xLTO-9 SAS) |
| Maximum Number of Drives | 2 half-height |
| Drives Supported | LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 |
| Interface | 12 GB SAS (LTO-9), 6 GB SAS (LTO-8 and earlier) |
| High-Availability Features | None |
Product Highlights
Scalability
HPE Rack-mount kits support up to two LTO tape drives in the 1U height. LTO tape drives can be added at any time, allowing flexibility to add capacity or change tape technologies.
Configuration Specialized 1U rack-mount cable is required
- – 4m Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644)
- – 4m Mini SAS (SFF-8088)
Ease-of-Use Features
HPE Rack-mount kits include features designed to provide easier access and management of installed LTO tape drives. The cover is easily unlatched and removed for ease of access. Each unit also includes two slide-out drive trays that allow for easy removal of the internal LTO tape drives through the top access cover. An LED on the front panel indicates when the power is on.
Compatibility and Integration Testing
HPE Rack-mount Kits use in-house technology, which ensures the customer of full compatibility with HPE ProLiant, Integrity and Apollo platforms. Hewlett Packard Enterprise thoroughly tests products with leading backup software and operating systems.
HPE Rack-mount Kits are supported on the following classes of HPE systems
- – HPE ProLiant servers
- – HPE Integrity servers
- – HPE Apollo servers
Connecting the Rack-mount Kit may require the use of a secondary controller, host bus adapter, or Smart Array controller.
For the latest hardware compatibility information regarding which tape drive models work with which systems, including third-party systems, visit:
HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge - SPOCK.
OS Support
Operating system compatibility will depend on the drives used in the rack enclosure. For the latest list of servers, operating systems, and backup software that support HPE tape drives, check the tape drive backup compatibility pages on our web site at: HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge - SPOCK
Software Support
Backup application compatibility also depends on the drives used in the Rack-mount Kit. For the latest list of servers, operating systems, and backup software that support HPE tape drives , check the tape drive backup compatibility pages on our web site at: HPE Storage Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge - SPOCK
Service and Support
For the most up-to-date information on HPE Services, please refer to the HPE Services – Supplemental QuickSpecs, which provides a comprehensive and regularly updated overview of available services.
Configuration Information
| Notes: When ordering this product factory racked, drives cannot be added in the factory. Drives can be installed by the local installation team or the customer. | |
Step 1: 1U Rack-mount Kit | |
| Description | SKU |
| HPE StoreEver 1U Generic Rack Mount Kit | BC029A |
| Notes: – Rack-mountable enclosure (1U) with power supply, fans, power cord, quick deploy rail kit including sliding universal rails for HPE G2 Enterprise Series, Enterprise Series, G2 Advanced Series, Advanced Series, Standard Series, and other HPE square hole or round hole racks. Quick release levers for fast and easy serviceability and in-rack tool-less access. – #0D1 will appear after the part number on the sales order if HPE factory integration is indicated. | |
Step 2: Cables | |
| Select each required option with quantities specified. | |
| Cable | |
| Description | SKU |
| HPE 12Gb Mini SAS High Density (SFF-8644) to LTO Drive 4m Cable for 1U Rack Mount Kit | P35174-B21 |
| HPE StoreEver 4m Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644) LTO Drive Cable for 1U Rack Mount Kit | 876805-B21 |
| HPE StoreEver 4m Mini SAS (SFF-8088) LTO Drive Cable for 1U Rack Mount Kit | 876804-B21 |
Step 3: Additional/Related Options | |
| Select each required option with quantities specified. | |
| Notes: The following is a list of additional/related options. Some may be discontinued. | |
| Tape Drives | |
| Description | SKU |
| HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Internal Tape Drive | BC022A |
| Notes: Requires HPE StoreEver 1U Rack-mount kit 4 meter Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644) Cable for LTO drive or HPE StoreEver 1U Rack Mount 4m Mini SAS (SFF-8088) cable for LTO Drive. | |
| HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Internal Tape Drive | BC040A |
| Notes: Requires HPE StoreEver 4m Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644) LTO Drive 12 GB Cable for 1U Rack Mount Kit | |
Media | |
| Description | SKU |
| HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3TB RW Data Cartridge | C7975A |
| HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB RW Data Cartridge | C7976A |
| HPE LTO-7 Ultrium 15TB RW Data Cartridge | C7977A |
| HPE LTO-7 Ultrium WORM Data Cartridge | C7977W |
| HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB RW Data Cartridge | Q2078A |
| HPE LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB WORM Data Cartridge | Q2078W |
| HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW Data Cartridge | Q2079A |
| HPE Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge | C7978A |
Host Bus Adapters, Controllers, and Accessories for ProLiant Servers | |
| SAS Controllers | |
| Description | SKU |
| HPE Smart Array E208e-p SR Gen10 (8 External Lanes/No Cache) 12G SAS PCIe Plug-in Controller | 804398-B21 |
| Notes: – Recommended SAS HBA for connecting LTO Ultrium tape drives to Gen 11 ProLiant servers. – Recommended SAS HBA for connecting LTO Ultrium tape drives to Gen10 ProLiant servers. – Recommended SAS HBA for connecting LTO Ultrium tape drives to Gen9 ProLiant servers. | |
HPE Smart Choice purchase program
The HPE Smart Choice purchase program features popular fully configured products that can be quoted in minutes and shipped quickly through HPE Authorized Partners. Products are configured and tested in an HPE factory and stocked at HPE Authorized Distributors and Partners. The products arrive in a single box, making onsite integration easier and more efficient for partners and customers. Additionally, there are aggressively priced HPE Tech Care Services available only through the HPE Smart Choice program when you purchase an HPE Smart Choice product.
For HPE Smart Choice configuration and product details, please visit the:
HPE Smart Choice Purchase Program – Supplemental QuickSpecs
Pre-Configured models ship with the configurations below.
- − Pre-Configured models ship with the configurations below. Options can be selected from the Core or Additional Options section of this QuickSpecs
- − Hewlett Packard Enterprise does not allow factory integration of options into pre-configured models. Any additional options purchased will not be shipped inside the server
| Part Description | Model Name | SKU Number |
|---|---|---|
| (1) HPE StoreEver 1U Generic Rack-mount kit (1) HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Internal Tape Drive (1) HPE StoreEver 1U Rack-mount kit HD SAS Cable (5) HPE LTO-8 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack | HPE Storage LTO-8 Ultrium Rack- mount Tape Drive 6x LTO-8 30TB Data Cartridges | P77033-B25 |
| (1) HPE StoreEver 1U Generic Rack-mount kit (1) HPE StoreEver LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Internal Tape Drive (1) HPE StoreEver 1U Rack-mount kit HD SAS Cable (5) HPE LTO-9 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack | HPE Storage LTO-9 Ultrium Rack- mount Tape Drive 6x LTO-9 45TB Data Cartridges | P77034-B25 |
Technical Specifications
1U Rack-mount | |||||
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| Dimensions | Form Factor | 1U - Rack-mount | |||
| Physical (HxWxD) | 1.7 x 19 x 25.3 in (4.32 x 42.88 x 64.14 cm) | ||||
| Shipping (HxWxD) | 12.0 x 23.5 x 33.5 in (30.48 x 59.69 x 85.09 cm) | ||||
| Weight | Out of box | 19.0 lb (8.6 kg) Notes: The 1U Rack-mount enclosure can be configured with a number of different LTO tape drive generations. It also supports different interfaces, HW and cable differences that affect the final weight of the product. The weight indicated in this document is a general guideline, and final weight may vary slightly. | |||
| Shipping | 25 lb (11.3 kg) approximately 34 lb | ||||
| Interface | SAS Interface | 6 GB and 12 GB SAS | |||
| Power Specifications | Power Requirements | 140 Watts, max 100 to 240 Vrms Nominal Line Voltage 90 to 264 Vrms Range Line Voltage 50/60 Hz 2.2/1.1 A max Input Current (@120 VAC) | |||
| Environmental Specifications | Temperature | Operating | 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) | ||
| Storage | -22° to 140° F (-30° to 60° C) | ||||
| Non-Condensing Humidity | Operating | 20% to 80% | |||
| Storage | 10% to 90% | ||||
| Drives Supported | 1U Rack-mount | Capacity (native) | Capacity (Compressed) | Transfer rate (native) | Form Factor |
| LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS | 12 TB | 30 TB | 300 MB/s | Half-Height | |
| LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 SAS | 18 TB | 45 TB | 300 MB/s | Half-Height | |
| Max Number of drives | 1U Rack-mount | Two half-height internal drives | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| LED Indicators | 1U Rack-mount | Power Supply | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cable | Total Cable Length | Cable Length at the rear of the 1U rack-mount kit | |||
| Mini SAS | 4.57 m | 4 m | |||
Summary of Changes
| Date | Version History | Action | Description of change |
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| 03-Aug-2026 | Changed | Overview, Configuration Information, Standard Features, and Technical Specifications sections were updated. Added HPE Smart Choice Purchase Program information, including new pre-configured LTO-8 and LTO-9 rack-mount tape drive solutions. Marketing and configuration content was refreshed and aligned with the current HPE tape storage portfolio | |
| Removed | Obsolete or not supported SKUs removed – BB873A | ||
| 03-Nov-2025 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated – Minimal wording updates were added. HPE Rebranding FY25 was applied. | |
| 28-Jul-2025 | Changed | Configuration Information section was updated - Pre-Configured Tape Storage HPE Smart Choice purchase program information was updated. | |
| 05-May-2025 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features, Configuration Information and Technical Specifications sections were updated. Branding updates and removal of RDX | |
| 02-Dec-2024 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features, Configuration Information and Technical Specifications sections were updated. | |
| 07-Oct-2024 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features, Service and Support, Configuration Information and Technical Specifications sections were updated. Removing LTO-5 and LTO-6 Drives | |
| 04-Dec-2023 | Changed | HPE Services Rebranding | |
| 10-Jan-2022 | Changed | Overview, Standard Features, Configuration Information and Technical Specifications sections were updated. | |
| 01-Nov-2021 | Changed | Service and Support section was updated. | |
| 05-Oct-2020 | Changed | Changes made to the entire document | |
| 06-Apr-2020 | Changed | QuickSpecs layout was updated and Obso SKUs were removed | |
| 02-Apr-2018 | Changed | Features, Product Highlights, Configuration Information, and Technical Specifications were revised. | |
| 05-Feb-2018 | Changed | Overview, Features, Product Highlights, Configuration Information, and Technical Specifications were revised. | |
| 04-Dec-2017 | Changed | Included LTO-8 and RDX 4 TB support | |
| 23-Oct-2017 | Changed | Care Pack naming and Service and Support- Parts and Materials updated | |
| 04-Sept-2017 | Changed | Changes made to the entire document | |
| 11-Jul-2017 | Changed | Removed LTO-3 & Full-Height references | |
| 30-Sept-2016 | Changed | Updated out of box weight and added disclaimer | |
| 11-Mar-2016 | Changed | Removed OBS RDX SKU’s and added updated/higher capacity SKU for 2 TB | |
| 15-Jan-2016 | Changed | Removed SCSI references, DAT references, 3U rack and included LTO-7 | |
| 13-Feb-2015 | Changed | Updated the Technical Specifications section. Obsolete SKUs removed. | |
| 18-Jul-2014 | Changed | Key Features - 3U SCSI Rack-mount Kit – changed 3.2 TB to 6.4 TB and removed “two LTO 4 Ultrium 1840 or 6.4 TB with” and removed “LTO 3 Ultrium 960 and LTO 4 Ultrium 1840”; Family Comparison table – 3U Rack-mount Kit – drives supported – removed LTO 4 Ultrium 1840; Configuration Information – Pre-configured models – removed AG594C, DW028D and EH926B; Step 2 – Additional/Related Options – removed Q1587B, EH853B and EH960B; USB Cable Kit – removed section and 396114-B21; Technical Specifications – Drives Supported – 1U and 3U Rack-mount – removed DAT 160 SAS information; | |
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