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AE459B
HPE StoreEver 1U SAS Rack Mount Kit
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AE459B is an enclosed cabinet rack designed specifically for high-density environments. It features a 42U height, standard 19-inch mounting width with an 800–1000mm depth, and offers a weight capacity of 501–1000 lbs. The rack comes with a vented door design, integrated cable management, and supports efficient passive airflow cooling to maintain optimal equipment temperatures.
This floor-standing unit is equipped with casters and leveling feet for easy mobility and stability, and includes a front door locking mechanism for enhanced security. Ideal for network closets, data centers, telecom racks, and AV equipment installations, the AE459B is built with cold-rolled steel and complete with removable side panels, rails, and additional expansion readiness, making it a robust solution for modern IT infrastructure.
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In a global financial services data center, IT operations deploy the AE459B-HPE StoreEver 1U SAS Rack Mount Kit to integrate LTO tape libraries directly into high-density SAS server racks. This compact 1U installation reduces rack footprint by 40%, accelerates backup window throughput to 12 TB/hour, and delivers enterprise-grade reliability. Outcome: streamlined tape library deployment, reduced rack real estate, and improved backup SLAs for mission-critical workloads.
A leading film production studio uses the AE459B-HPE StoreEver 1U SAS Rack Mount Kit to mount LTO-8 tape drives adjacent to editing servers for high-capacity 4K video asset archiving. The SAS interface ensures sustained data rates of 300 MB/s, enabling seamless off-line archival and rapid retrieval of raw footage. Outcome: secure long-term media preservation, minimized on-premises storage costs, and accelerated project turnaround.
A healthcare network equips its remote clinics with the AE459B-HPE StoreEver 1U SAS Rack Mount Kit to attach tape drives to local SAS-enabled servers. This setup automates daily patient record backups to LTO media, ensuring HIPAA compliance and encrypted tape retention. Outcome: simplified edge-site deployment, robust data protection for sensitive health records, and streamlined audit readiness.
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 AE459B |  P9K46A |  872225-B21 |  H3X09A |  H6J82A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Rack | Rack | Rack | Rack | Rack |
| Rack Type | Enclosed Cabinet | Enclosed Cabinet | Enclosed Cabinet | Enclosed Cabinet | Enclosed Cabinet |
| Mounting Type | Floor Standing | Floor Standing | Floor Standing | Floor Standing | Floor Standing |
| Rack Height (U) | 42U | 42U | 42U | 42U | 42U |
| Use Case | Data Center | Data Center / Networking Closet / AV Rack / Telecom | Data Center | Data Center / Networking Closet / Telecom / AV Rack | Data Center / Networking Closet / Telecom / AV Rack |
| Rack Width | 19-inch | 19-inch | 23-inch | 19-inch | 19-inch |
| Rack Depth | 800–1000mm | 600–800mm | 800–1000mm | 600–800mm | 1000mm+ |
| Weight Capacity | 501–1000 lbs | 501–1000 lbs | 2000+ lbs | 501–1000 lbs | 2000+ lbs |
| Material | Cold-Rolled Steel | Cold-Rolled Steel | Cold-Rolled Steel | Cold-Rolled Steel | Cold-Rolled Steel |
| Door Type | Vented Door | Vented Door | Vented Door | Solid Door | Solid Door |
| Side Panels | Removable | Removable | Removable | Tool-less | Fixed |
| Cable Management | Included | Included | Included | Tool-less | Included |
| Cooling Support | Passive Ventilation | Passive Ventilation | Passive Ventilation | Passive Ventilation | Side Ventilation |
| Locking Mechanism | Front Door Lock | Front Door Lock | Front Door Lock | Front Door Lock | Front Door Lock |
| Casters | Included | Optional | Optional | Optional | Included |
| Leveling Feet | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Rails Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Expansion Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Grounding Kit Included | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Color | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black |
| Compliance | UL Listed | UL Listed | EIA-310-D / RoHS / UL Listed | UL Listed | EIA-310-D / RoHS / UL Listed / CE |
| Product Name | AE459B Enclosed Data Center Rack | P9K46A Enclosed Data Center Rack | 872225-B21 Enclosed Network Rack | H3X09A Enclosed Server Rack | H6J82A Enclosed Rack Cabinet |
| Height | 78 inches | 73.5 inches | 78 inches | 78 inches | 73.5 inches |
| Width | 24 inches | 23 inches | 23 inches | 24 inches | 23 inches |
| Depth | 36 inches | 28 inches | 38 inches | 31.5 inches | 36 inches |
| Weight | 400 lbs | 150 lbs | 300 lbs | 150 lbs | 300 lbs |
Rack mount kit fit perfectly and secured the tape drive firmly.
OEM kit ensured smooth installation.
Solid rails with good alignment.
Reliable mounting solution for StoreEver drives.
Well built and easy to install.
The HPE StoreEver 1U SAS Rack Mount Kit (AE459B) is a 1U rail and bracket assembly designed to securely mount HPE StoreEver SAS tape drives in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.
AE459B supports HPE StoreEver Ultrium LTO-6, LTO-7, and LTO-8 SAS tape drives, ensuring seamless integration with HPE storage solutions.
The kit includes left and right mounting rails, front and rear support brackets, cable management arms, and all necessary screws and plastic cable clips.
Align and attach the mounting rails to your rack posts, slide the tape drive into the rails, secure the brackets with the included screws, and attach the cable management arms for proper cable routing.