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Tape Drive Product Information for both current and end of life tape drives and libraries. If you need information not listed here please just call us and we will do all we can to help.

HP Ultrium 232 LTO1 Library Drive 1/8 G2/ MSL G3 (PD038B#103)

HP Ultrium 232 LTO1 1/8 G2/ MSL G3 (PD038B#103)

HP Ultrium 232 LTO1 Library Drive 1/8 G2/ MSL G3 (PD038B#103)

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 232 tape drive is the fastest LTO-1 drive in our portfolio. This affordable superdrive delivers enterprise-class capacity, performance, and reliability at a midrange price. With a compressed capacity of 200 GB per data cartridge and a compressed data transfer rate of 115 GB per hour, this LTO-1 drive is read- and write-compatible with all first-generation Ultrium drives and media, and its media can be read by any LTO-1, -2, or -3 drive from any manufacturer.Continue reading

HP ULTRIUM960 LTO3 LVD ARRAY MODULE Q1540A

HP ULTRIUM960 LTO3 LVD ARRAY MODULE Q1540A

HP ULTRIUM960 LTO3 LVD ARRAY MODULE Q1540A

Positioned as the highest capacity drive in the StorageWorks family, the Ultrium 960 features an 800 GB compressed (2:1) storage capacity using new LTO 3 media. By doubling the capacity of current Ultrium drives, HP customers now require fewer data cartridges to meet their storage needs, significantly reducing their IT costs and increasing their ROI.Continue reading

HP LTO ULTRIUM 920 LVD RACKMOUNT TAPE DRIVE EH903A

HP LTO ULTRIUM 920 LVD RACKMOUNT TAPE DRIVE EH903A

HP LTO ULTRIUM 920 LVD RACKMOUNT TAPE DRIVE EH903A

The Ultrium 920 delivers a compressed storage capacity of 800 GB per data cartridge and a compressed data transfer rate of 432 GB per hour, two and a half times faster than the previous generation Ultrium 448 tape drive.

The HP Ultrium 920 tape drive is HP’s third generation of half-height LTO tape drive technology.Continue reading

Refurbished HP EH842A Ultrium 920 Ext LTO3 Drive and EH842A repair service

Refurbished Tape Drives

Refurbished HP EH842A Ultrium 920 Ext LTO3 Drive and EH842A repair service
Refurbished HP EH842A Ultrium 920 External LTO3 LTO Drive EH842A / EH841A

The HP Ultrium 920 tape drive is HP’s third generation of half-height LTO tape drive technology.The Ultrium 920 delivers a compressed storage capacity of 800 GB per data cartridge and a compressed data transfer rate of 432 GB per hour, two and a half times faster than the previous generation Ultrium 448 tape drive.

Our full 1-year warranty gives you peace of mind that your tape drive will keep on working long after installation and continue to give reliable service.

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HP EH842A Repair

For customers requiring an HP EH842A repair solution, we offer a full inhouse LTO repair service carried out by our HP trained engineers. All our repairs carry a full 12 month warranty to give you peace of mind.

Refurbished HP EH842A drives

We regularly stock refurbished HP EH842A drives as well as a vast range of other refurbished LTO drives. All our refurbished HP EH842A drives carry a full 12 month warranty for your peace of mind.

Available in both SCSI and SAS models, the Ultrium 920 is ideal for midrange and departmental servers.

The Ultrium 920 Tape Drive is fully read and write compatible with all second-generation Ultrium drives and media and offers further investment protection through its backward-read compatibility with first-generation Ultrium media.

For IT organizations with stringent, long-term data retention requirements, the Ultrium 920′s WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) data protection feature offers a simple and secure method for archiving records as part of a compliance solution to meet the toughest of industry regulations.

Technical specifications
Recording technology LTO-3 Ultrium 920
Capacity 800 GB Compressed 2:1
Transfer rate 432 GB/hr; Compressed 2:1
Buffer size 64 MB; Included
Host interface 3 Gb/sec SAS
Encryption capability No
WORM capability Yes
Form factor 5.25-inch half-height
Dimensions (W x D x H) 29.8 x 7.9 x 22.5 cm
Weight 4.65 kg

Benefits to using refurbished tape drives

LTO Drive Repair
Same day Dispatch

To provide you with the best possible service and to minimise you or your customers down time, we ship all stock refurbished tape drives on the same day.

LTO Drive Repair
Comprehensive Testing

Our factory trained engineers use a mixture of manufacturer diagnostic tests and functional backups to rigorously test all refurbished tape drives and tape libraries prior to dispatch.

LTO Drive Repair
Full 1 Years Warranty

We offer up to a full 1 years warranty on most stand alone tape drives as standard and 6 months on library drives and autoloaders

LTO Drive Repair
Cost Effective

Maximise ROI by sourcing refurbished tape drives and libraries. Ensuring you get the most from your hardware investment.

Free Consultancy

Need some help choosing a backup solution or strategy? Our experienced team can work with you to design a full backup solution tailored to your needs. We are experienced in tape, disk and online storage and can help you secure your valuable data.

Part Finder Service

Looking for an obscure library drive or other part? Our staff have access to inventory all over the world and can quickly locate those parts for you.

Same Day Service

Need a part in London today? We are located just 40 miles from London in the middle of the M3/M4 corridor. Our same day courier can deliver your refurbished tape drive within just hours of your call.

Refurbished LTO Tape Drives

Naturally we stock all formats of tape drives, but LTO drives are our speciality.

If you are looking to upgrade your backup solution, an LTO drive might be the answer. We have refurbished LTO drives available in LTO1, LTO2, LTO3, LTO4 , LTO5 and LTO6 formats and stock both full height and half height variants.

Is your LTO from a library? We have many library ready LTO drives on the shelf ready to ship and of course we offer a 24 hour repair service for those occasions where you need your own drive repaired and returned in the fastest possible time.

We have many LTO drives in stock from LTO1, LTO2 and LTO3 right through LTO4, LTO5 and LTO6

Tape drive repair .com stock all formats of tape drive. From AIT drives and DAT drives to LTO drives and SDLT drives we cater for all manufacturers and capacities.

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“How can I order a refurbished tape drive from you?”
Ordering a refurbished tape drive couldn’t be easier!

Just call us now on 08450 666 222 and talk to our team who can help you find the correct drive at the right price.

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