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LTO-7 ULTRIUM 15000 INT TAPE DRIVE PL=3C
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BB873A Overview
BB873A is a high-performance NAS storage system designed for demanding enterprise environments. It features 8 drive bays supporting a mixed array of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, and delivers a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB. The system supports multiple RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and JBOD, ensuring data protection and performance optimization in various storage scenarios.
BB873A is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 4 cores and comes pre-installed with 8 GB of ECC DDR4 memory that can be expanded up to 32 GB. The device offers a comprehensive suite of interfaces, featuring USB 3.0 and a 10GbE network port with 2 LAN ports, while also providing expansion support for future upgrades. With active cooling, a redundant power supply rated at 350W, and built for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers, BB873A meets the rigorous demands of modern storage infrastructures.
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BB873A Specifications
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
- Height
- 4 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 2
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Cooling
- Active
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 TB
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server
- CPU Cores
- 4
- Installed RAM
- 8 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 32 GB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD
- Product Name
- BB873A Enterprise NAS Storage System
BB873A Use Case
Enterprise Data Center Mass Backup with BB873A-LTO-7 ULTRIUM 15000
In a global financial services data center, the BB873A-LTO-7 ULTRIUM 15000 INT TAPE DRIVE PL=3C performs nightly full-system backups of 500+ virtual servers. Leveraging 6 TB native (15 TB compressed) capacity and sustained 300 MB/s throughput, it completes backups 40% faster than disk-based systems. Outcome: Dramatically reduced backup windows, minimal impact on production workloads, and secure AES-256 encryption for regulated customer data.
Disaster Recovery Offsite Tape Rotation with BB873A-LTO-7 ULTRIUM 15000
A global manufacturing firm implements a bi-weekly offsite tape rotation using the BB873A-LTO-7 ULTRIUM 15000 to replicate critical ERP and CAD archives. WORM-certified cartridges ensure tamper-proof retention, while the drive’s enterprise-grade reliability lowers annual tape failure rates below 0.1%. Outcome: Rapid failover in DR drills, compliance with ISO 27001 and SOX, and a 50% reduction in DR infrastructure costs.
Compliance-Driven Long-Term Data Retention for Healthcare
A large hospital network uses the BB873A-LTO-7 ULTRIUM 15000 for seven-year clinical record archiving. Integrated with leading archive management software, each tape holds up to 15 TB compressed and supports AES-256 encryption. Outcome: Full HIPAA/GDPR compliance, 60% lower storage TCO vs. cloud replication, and instant retrieval of patient histories during audits.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| BB873A |  AK379A |  Q6Q65A |  N7P37SB |  BB953A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 4-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 500W | 250W | 350W | 500W |
| 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 | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | BB873A Enterprise NAS Storage System | AK379A Enterprise Storage System | Q6Q65A Enterprise Storage System | N7P37SB | BB953A High Performance SAN Storage System |
| Height | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 25 inches | 27.5 inches | 14.5 inches | 14.2 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 30 lbs | 45 lbs | 15 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Ahsan Javed
4
Good compatibility with backup software.
J
Jean Muller
5
Consistent throughput.
O
Olli Partanen
5
No issues encountered.
D
Daniel White
5
Met needs.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the BB873A LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 internal tape drive?
The BB873A LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 delivers 6 TB native and up to 15 TB compressed capacity per cartridge.
What sustained data transfer rates does the LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 support?
It provides up to 300 MB/s native and 750 MB/s compressed sustained throughput.
Which interface does the BB873A LTO-7 Ultrium tape drive use?
The drive uses a dual-port 12 Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) host interface.
Is the LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 backward compatible with earlier tape generations?
Yes. It reads LTO-6 cartridges and writes LTO-5 cartridges in WORM or RW mode.
Does the BB873A support hardware encryption?
Yes. It features built-in AES-256 hardware encryption for secure data at rest.
What form factor is the LTO-7 internal tape drive?
It’s a half-height, 5.25-inch internal tape drive designed for server or rack mounting.
Which operating systems are compatible with the LTO-7 Ultrium 15000?
It is supported on Windows Server, various Linux distributions (RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu), and VMware environments.
What backup software is certified for use with the BB873A drive?
It is certified with major backup solutions including Veritas NetBackup, Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault, and IBM Spectrum Protect.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this tape drive?
The MTBF is rated at 2 million hours, ensuring high reliability in enterprise environments.
What warranty coverage comes with the LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 tape drive?
It includes a standard one-year limited warranty, with optional extended service plans available.
What are the power and environmental specifications of the BB873A?
Operational specs are 5 °C to 40 °C, 20–80% non-condensing humidity; power consumption is 45 W active, 8 W standby.
How do I install the LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 in my server?
Mount the half-height drive in a 5.25″ bay, connect the SAS cables to your host bus adapter, and install vendor drivers.
Which cartridges are required for use with this tape drive?
Use LTO-7 Ultrium cartridges for full capacity; the drive also reads LTO-6 and writes LTO-5 media.
Does the drive support WORM (Write Once, Read Many) functionality?
Yes, it supports WORM cartridges to meet regulatory compliance and archival requirements.
What is the recommended use case for the BB873A LTO-7 drive?
It’s ideal for high-capacity backup, long-term archival, and disaster recovery in SMB and enterprise environments.
How does LTO Ultrium 15000 improve backup efficiency?
By offering high sustained throughput, hardware data compression, and encryption, it reduces backup windows and secures data.