Product Type | Tape Drive |
Form Factor | Full-Height, External |
Recording Standard | LTO Ultrium 7 |
Supported Tape Cartridges (Read/Write) | Ultrium 7 |
Storage Media Type | LTO Ultrium Cartridge |
Design Compatibility | HPE T950 Base Frame Systems |
Included Components | Ethernet Drive Bay Assembly (EDBA) and Drive Sled |
Device Subcategory | Removable Tape Backup |
Drive Technology | Linear Tape-Open (LTO-7) |
Weight | Approximately 5.44 kg (12 lbs) |
Power Requirements | 12V DC (supplied via EDBA) |
HPE T950/TFIN LTO-7 FC FH Drv EDBA Sled, Q0H09A
Key Benefits

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- Enterprise-class LTO-7 performance enables high data throughput and reliable long-term storage.
- Bundled with HPE EDBA, streamlining deployment in compatible T950 drive bay systems.
- TAA compliance and Japanese manufacture ensure regulatory fit and trusted build quality.
Product Overview
The HPE T950/TFIN LTO-7 FC FH Drv EDBA Sled is a powerful, enterprise-grade tape storage component that integrates seamlessly with HPE T950 Base Frame systems. Built around the LTO-7 Ultrium standard, this tape drive provides robust performance and long-term reliability ideal for backup, archiving, and data preservation in enterprise environments. Its Fibre Channel interface ensures high-speed connectivity for intensive data workflows.
This unit includes the HPE Ethernet Drive Bay Assembly (EDBA), streamlining integration in multi-frame configurations. Featuring compatibility with Ultrium 7 cartridges, it enables organizations to securely store and access large volumes of critical data. Its external full-height enclosure supports superior performance and durability.
Manufactured in Japan and TAA compliant, the drive meets the needs of security-conscious and regulated environments. It is designed for seamless scalability and deployment in modern, high-capacity storage infrastructures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Japan |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CE, UL, cUL, FCC Class A, VCCI, BSMI, C-Tick |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption |
WORM Support | Yes (Write Once Read Many) |
Data Integrity Checking | Support for LTO Data Compression and ECC |
Secure Erase | Supported by compatible management software |
Interfaces
Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
Interface Ports | Dual-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel |
Data Transfer Rate (Native) | 300 MB/s |
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | up to 750 MB/s |
Fibre Channel Interface Type | 8Gb Fibre Channel Full Duplex |
Internal Bus Connectivity | SCSI over Fibre Channel |
Physical & Environmental
Unit Dimensions (W x D x H) | 146 mm x 357 mm x 203 mm (5.75 in x 14.06 in x 8.0 in) |
Operating Temperature Range | 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F) |
Non-Operating Temperature Range | -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity Range | 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
Non-Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Altitude Range (Operating) | Up to 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) |
Cooling Method | Active (internal fans) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Support | Via HPE Command View for Tape Libraries (CVTL) |
Library Compatibility | HPE T950 with EDBA support |
Cloud Backup Integration | Compatible through HPE StoreEver Catalyst |
License Requirements | No additional drive licensing required in supported T950 libraries |