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Twenty HPE LTO-9 Ultrium tape cartridges in plastic cases

HPE

HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW 20 Cartridges Q2079AN

SKU CH-S0NA-8BCAM MPN Q2079AN

A set of 20 LTO-9 cartridges providing 45 TB native capacity each for offline backup with AES 256-bit encryption

  • Offline storage creates an air gap against cyber threats
  • AES 256-bit encryption protects data on every cartridge
  • Cartridge memory chip speeds up access and monitoring
  • First-time restore reliability reduces backup failures
  • 80% lower ten-year cost than disk or cloud alternatives

Air-gapped backup cartridges

The HPE LTO-9 Ultrium 45TB RW cartridge pack provides 20 tape cartridges for offline data protection. Each cartridge offers native capacity to support long-term archiving workloads. The media creates a physical air gap that keeps stored data disconnected from network threats. This approach is recommended by agencies such as the US FBI for defending against ransomware that targets both primary and backup copies.

Built-in encryption and cartridge intelligence

Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption secures data on every cartridge from LTO-5 through LTO-9 generations. An integrated memory chip on each cartridge accelerates access times and enables enhanced media health monitoring. WORM-capable media adds a further layer of protection against unauthorised modification. These features reduce the risk of data exposure even if physical media are lost or stolen.

Archive-scale capacity and cost profile

The 20-cartridge set delivers a combined 45TB native capacity for multi-year retention strategies. Industry analysis from 2020 indicates LTO tape technology can be over 80% less expensive than all-disk or cloud alternatives across a 10-year horizon. The format suits organisations that prioritise lowest total cost of ownership for cold data. It is not suited for workloads requiring low-latency random access or frequent partial restores.

Highlights

  • Offline storage creates an air gap against cyber threats
  • AES 256-bit encryption protects data on every cartridge
  • Cartridge memory chip speeds up access and monitoring
  • First-time restore reliability reduces backup failures
  • 80% lower ten-year cost than disk or cloud alternatives

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How often will the cartridge memory chip need replacement?

The cartridge memory chip is built into each tape and lasts for the cartridge's usable life; no separate replacement is required.

What capacity limit is reached first during continuous writing?

Each cartridge holds 45 TB of compressed data, so that capacity ceiling is reached before any drive-level limit.

How much heat or noise does the cartridge produce when stored on the shelf all day?

A stored cartridge is passive; it generates no heat and makes no noise while sitting offline.

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