| 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 |