Manufacturer | HP |
Product Name | HPE T950/TFIN LTO-7 FC FH Drive Sled, Fibre Channel, 6TB/15TB |
Manufacturer Part Number | Q0H08A |
Product Type | Tape library drive module |
Form Factor | 5.25" x 1H full-height |
Enclosure Type | Plug-in module |
Power Requirements | |
Hot Swap Support | Yes |
MTBF | 250,000 hour(s) |
MSBF (Mean Swaps Between Failures) | 100,000 |
Buffer Size | 1 GB |
Upgrade Option | Yes (Drive Upgrade for HPE T950/TFIN Libraries) |
HPE T950/TFIN LTO-7 FC FH Drive Sled, Fibre Channel, 6TB/15TB
Key Benefits

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- Delivers enterprise-class backup and archive capability with high-capacity LTO Ultrium 7 support
- Reduces system downtime with hot-swap design and Fibre Channel connectivity for fast integration
- Ensures regulatory compliance and long-term investment with TAA certification and high MTBF rating
Product Overview
The HPE T950/TFIN LTO-7 FC FH Drive Sled is a high-performance, plug-in tape library drive module built to support large-scale archival needs. Utilizing the LTO Ultrium 7 standard, this drive offers native storage capacities of up to 6 TB per cartridge, expandable to 15 TB through compression. Compatible with Ultrium 6 and 7 cartridges, it delivers flexibility in managing media environments. With a Fibre Channel interface, it achieves data transfer speeds up to 750 MBps (compressed). Hot-swap functionality allows seamless drive replacement without downtime, and integrated encryption supports secure data handling. Featuring TAA compliance, a 1 GB buffer, and precision certification standards, it’s ideal for enterprise-class environments. Designed for reliability, it boasts an MTBF of 250,000 hours, giving organizations confidence in long-term asset value.
Specifications
Product Overview
Storage & Media Support
Recording Standard | LTO Ultrium 7 |
Supported Tape Cartridges (Read/Write) | Ultrium 6, Ultrium 7 |
Tape Cartridge Form Factor | LTO Ultrium |
Native Storage Capacity | 6 TB per cartridge |
Compressed Storage Capacity | 15 TB per cartridge |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Japan |
Compliance Standards | FCC Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, UL 60950-1 Second Edition, IEC 60950-1 Second Edition |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | |
Software Licensing | Upgrade license required for functionality |
Included Cloud Feature Sets |
Interfaces
Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
Port Count | |
Data Transfer Rate (Native) | 300 MBps (1.08 TB/hr) |
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 750 MBps (2.7 TB/hr) |
Compatible Bay Type | 1 x hot-swap |
Physical & Environmental
Minimum Operating Temperature | 50 °F (10 °C) |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 104 °F (40 °C) |
Humidity Range (Operating) | 20% - 80% (non-condensing) |
Dimensions | |
Weight |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | Yes, hardware-based encryption |
WORM (Write Once Read Many) Support | Yes |