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HP 1/8 G2 LTO-4 Ultr 1760 SAS Autoloader
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AK377B is a high-performance NAS solution engineered specifically for demanding storage applications. It features an 8-bay design that supports a mix of drive types including SATA HDDs, SAS HDDs, SATA SSDs, and NVMe SSDs, delivering a total capacity of up to 512 TB with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 protection. Powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, this system comes with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory pre-installed and can be expanded up to 64 GB.
AK377B offers versatile connectivity with USB 3.2 ports, dual 10GbE network ports, and Fibre Channel support, ensuring seamless integration into any enterprise or SMB environment. The system is designed with active cooling, redundant power supplies rated at 350W, and expansion support to facilitate applications such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server deployments.
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A mid-sized financial firm integrates the AK377B-HP 1/8 G2 LTO-4 Ultr 1760 SAS Autoloader into its nightly backup routine to meet SOX and PCI DSS mandates. With eight tape slots and LTO-4 throughput up to 120 MB/s, the autoloader completes full and incremental backups in under two hours. Outcome: 45% faster backup windows, eliminated manual tape swaps, and airtight audit trails for compliance.
A broadcast studio leverages the AK377B-HP 1/8 G2 LTO-4 Ultr 1760 SAS Autoloader to archive 4K raw footage and project files. By automating tape loading and supporting 1.6 TB native per cartridge, the solution scales to petabyte-class archives without operator intervention. Outcome: 70% reduction in storage costs, instant access to historical projects, and long-term preservation at LTO-4 reliability levels.
An enterprise data center deploys the AK377B-HP 1/8 G2 LTO-4 Ultr 1760 SAS Autoloader to replicate virtual machine snapshots and SQL databases to tape for offsite disaster recovery. Integration with backup software automates export labeling and library rotation to secure vault locations. Outcome: Rapid restore capability within hours, minimized RTO/RPO, and enhanced business continuity with encrypted, offline tape security.
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| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 500W | 500W | 750W | 350W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | AK377B | Q2078MC Enterprise Storage System | C7975AL | C7976BN Enterprise Storage System | Q2002A Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 21 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27.5 inches | 28.0 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Autoloader works reliably and reduces manual tape handling.
Good performance for scheduled backups.
Smooth integration into existing backup workflows.
Robust build quality and consistent operation.
Ideal for small to mid size backup setups.
The HP 1/8 G2 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Autoloader (SKU: AK377B) is an entry-level tape automation device designed for reliable data backup and archiving in small to medium-sized IT environments.
It supports LTO-4 Ultrium tape cartridges, delivering up to 800 GB native capacity per tape and up to 1.6 TB with 2:1 compression.
The autoloader delivers a sustained native transfer rate of up to 120 MB/s (up to 240 MB/s compressed) over the SAS interface.
The HP 1760 Autoloader features eight tape cartridge slots plus one active drive slot for automatic media management and rotation.