| 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 |
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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 |