Manufacturer | HP |
Product Name | HPE T950 TS1150 Fibre Channel Tape Drive Sled with EDBA |
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) | Q0H17A |
UPC | 190017134574 |
Product Description | HPE tape library drive module - 3592 - Fibre Channel |
Device Type | Tape library drive module |
Recording Standard | TS1150 |
Form Factor | Plug-in module |
Enclosure Type | Drive module with sled and EDBA |
Buffer Size | 2 GB |
Hot Swap Support | Yes |
MTBF | 250,000 hour(s) |
MSBF (Mean Swaps Between Failures) | 100,000 |
HPE T950 TS1150 Fibre Channel Tape Drive Sled with EDBA
Key Benefits

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- Enterprise-grade archival solution with scalable 10–30 TB storage and fast 360 MBps data transfers
- High reliability with MTBF of 250,000 hours and hot-swap support for reduced downtime
- TAA and security compliant with encryption and EDBA, ideal for regulated environments
Product Overview
The HPE T950 TS1150 Tech FC Drive with EDBA Sled is a high-performance tape drive module designed for HPE T950 enterprise tape libraries. It supports 3592 tape cartridges using the TS1150 recording standard, delivering up to 10 TB native / 30 TB compressed capacity with data transfer rates of 360 MBps. The drive includes a 2 GB buffer, hot-swap support, and EDBA assembly with encryption capabilities for secure and uninterrupted operation. With Fibre Channel interface and compliance with major standards, it fits seamlessly into enterprise and government environments that demand reliable, scalable, and secure storage solutions.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Minimum Operating Temperature | 50 °F (10 °C) |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 104 °F (40 °C) |
Operating Humidity Range | 20% - 80% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Managed via HPE Command View for Tape Libraries (CV-TL) |
Included Licensing/Software | Supports license-based features via HPE CV-TL |
Interfaces
Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
Compatible Bay | 1 x hot-swap |
Ports Included | Fibre Channel port (for data) |
Data Transfer Rate (Native) | 360 MB/s (1296 GB/hour) |
Supported Tape Format | 3592 |
Tape Capacity | 10 TB (native) / 30 TB (compressed) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Singapore |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Compliance Standards | FCC Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, UL 60950-1 2nd Edition, IEC 60950-1 2nd Edition |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Capability | Yes, hardware encryption with EDBA |
Data Security Features | Encryption key management support via HPE KMIP-compatible software |
Secure Data Erase | Supported via cartridge overwrite and encryption |