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BC023A Overview
BC023A is a high-performance SAN storage solution featuring 24 drive bays that support a mixed array of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types, delivering a total storage capacity of 512 TB. It supports RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, accompanied by 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory that can be expanded up to 64 GB.
BC023A offers versatile connectivity with interfaces such as USB 3.1, Ethernet (10GbE), Thunderbolt, and Fibre Channel, along with 4 LAN ports for robust network support. Designed with expansion capability, active cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 500W, this system is ideally suited for use cases including SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers.
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BC023A Specifications
- Width
- 17.5
- Height
- 3.5
- Depth
- 20
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Cooling
- Active
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 4
- Weight
- 45
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 6/RAID 10
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Bay Count
- 24-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- Product Name
- BC023A Enterprise Storage Gateway
BC023A Use Case
Enterprise-Grade Long-Term Archival Storage for Regulatory Compliance
By integrating the BC023A-HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive into its multi-petabyte archive, a global financial institution meets GDPR, SOX and HIPAA retention mandates. With 12 TB native (30 TB compressed) capacity per cartridge, AES-256 encryption and 360 MB/s throughput, the solution delivers 30-year data integrity, slashes on-premises storage costs by up to 70% and ensures audited, tamper-proof records.
Automated Offsite Disaster Recovery with Tape Rotation Workflow
A large insurance provider deploys HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drives in its daily backup routine and automated tape libraries for offsite rotation. Leveraging slot-based scheduling and WORM capability, the system enforces an air-gap protection layer, guarantees a 24-hour RPO and achieves sub-2-hour RTO during failover. The result is ransomware-proof recovery, predictable operational uptime and streamlined compliance reporting.
High-Volume Multimedia Content Archiving with LTFS Integration
A post-production studio uses the BC023A-HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive with LTFS to archive 4K/8K video projects. Each tape holds up to 30 TB compressed and delivers 360 MB/s sustained throughput, while native file-system access enables instant browsing and retrieval. The outcome is a 60% reduction in high-cost disk storage, accelerated editorial workflows and secure, offline preservation of critical digital assets.
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Product Comparison Table 
| BC023A |  AK381SB |  BB874SB |  N7P37SB |  Q6Q65A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 4-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 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 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 | 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 | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | 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 | 500W | 500W | 500W | 350W | 250W |
| 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 | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | BC023A Enterprise Storage Gateway | AK381SB High-Performance SAN Storage System | BB874SB Enterprise NAS | N7P37SB | Q6Q65A Enterprise Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 | 3.5 inches | 4.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17.5 | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Depth | 20 | 27.5 inches | 25 inches | 14.5 inches | 27.5 inches |
| Weight | 45 | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 15 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
Z
Zubair Malik
4
High capacity reduced tape handling.
F
Felix Braun
5
Stable SAS connectivity.
M
Matti Peltonen
5
Reliable operation.
C
Chris Young
4
Satisfied overall.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive?
The HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive is an enterprise-grade backup device delivering up to 12 TB native (30 TB compressed) capacity with high-speed LTO-8 Ultrium technology.
What are the maximum native and compressed storage capacities?
It provides up to 12 TB native capacity and up to 30 TB compressed capacity using a 2.5:1 hardware compression ratio.
What data transfer speeds does this tape drive support?
The drive supports sustained transfer rates up to 360 MB/s native and up to 900 MB/s compressed.
Which interface does the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 use?
It uses a single 6 Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface compatible with SAS 2.0 host adapters.
Is the LTO-8 drive backward compatible with previous LTO generations?
Yes. The drive reads LTO-7 and LTO-6 cartridges and can write to LTO-7 media for seamless data migration.
Which operating systems are supported?
It supports Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, and other SCSI-compliant platforms.
What warranty coverage does the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 tape drive include?
HPE provides a standard one-year parts, labor and on-site service warranty, extendable to three or five years with HPE Care Pack options.
How do I install and configure the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 drive?
Connect the drive to a SAS host bus adapter, power it on, install the HPE device driver if required, and use your backup software to discover the device.
Does the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 support hardware encryption?
Yes. It features built-in 256-bit AES library-independent encryption to secure data at rest without performance impact.
What are the primary use cases for this tape drive?
Ideal for long-term archival, on-site backup, disaster recovery and large-scale data retention in enterprise environments.
How reliable is the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 drive?
With a rated MTBF of 2.5 million hours and automated drive health monitoring via HPE StoreEver Navigator, it ensures enterprise-class reliability.
What are the drive’s dimensions and weight?
The external tape drive measures 4.3 cm H × 43.2 cm W × 40.2 cm D and weighs approximately 7 kg.
Which management software is included?
It includes HPE StoreEver Navigator for drive monitoring, diagnostics and firmware updates, plus integration APIs for third-party backup suites.
Does the tape drive support WORM (write once, read many)?
Yes. It supports WORM cartridges to meet regulatory compliance and prevent unauthorized data alteration.
How energy efficient is the HPE StoreEver LTO-8 tape drive?
It consumes approximately 135 W during active backup, drops to 15 W in idle mode, and supports automatic power-down to reduce energy costs.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) rating?
The drive is rated for 2.5 million hours MTBF under normal operating conditions.
How do I clean and maintain the LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 drive?
Use HPE cleaning cartridges every 50 tape loads or when prompted, follow HPE StoreEver cleaning procedures and firmware-driven alerts.