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C0H18SB Overview
C0H18SB is a high-performance SAN storage system featuring a robust 12-bay configuration that supports a mixed array of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. Built for scalability, it offers a total storage capacity of 1 PB with support for multiple RAID levels such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, ensuring data integrity and high availability in mission-critical enterprise environments.
Designed with an Intel Xeon processor featuring 8 cores and pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory (expandable up to 128 GB), the C0H18SB delivers exceptional performance for tasks like virtualization, media serving, SMB backup, and enterprise data center applications. Its versatile interfaces include USB-C connectivity, 25GbE network ports, and optional Fibre Channel support, while expansion capabilities, redundant power supplies rated at 750W, and active cooling ensure system reliability and flexibility even under heavy workloads.
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C0H18SB Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 25GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB-C
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- C0H18SB Enterprise Storage Array
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
C0H18SB Use Case
Automated Nightly Backup for Financial Services with C0H18SB-HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Autoloader
A mid-sized financial institution implements the C0H18SB-HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Autoloader to automate nightly full and incremental backups across 60 virtual servers. Benefit: Delivers sub-2-hour recovery time objectives (RTO), ensures audit-ready data retention for regulatory compliance, and cuts manual tape handling by 75%.
Long-Term Healthcare Record Archiving with C0H18SB-HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Autoloader
A regional hospital uses the C0H18SB-HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Autoloader to store seven years of DICOM imaging and patient records on WORM-capable LTO6 tapes. Benefit: Reduces on-premises storage costs by 60%, meets HIPAA retention mandates, and provides an air-gap archive for enhanced data security.
Media Production Disaster Recovery with C0H18SB-HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Autoloader
A film studio integrates the C0H18SB-HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Autoloader into its disaster-recovery workflow to back up 4K raw footage and project files. Benefit: Achieves scalable, high-throughput tape writes up to 160 MB/s, enables rapid restore for critical deadlines, and offers a secure offline air-gap against cyber threats.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| C0H18SB |  BC029A |  BB874SB |  Q6Q62B |  N7P34A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB |
| RAID Support | 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 6 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | 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 | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 25GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB-C | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 500W | 350W | 750W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Linux | 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 | C0H18SB Enterprise Storage Array | BC029A Enterprise Storage System | BB874SB Enterprise NAS | Q6Q62B Enterprise SAN Storage System | N7P34A Enterprise Storage Array |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 4.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27.5 inches | 25 inches | 28 inches | 28.0 inches |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Bilal Ahmed
4
Reliable LTO-6 performance day to day.
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Laurent Dupont
5
Easy to configure and manage.
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Kalle Salonen
5
Good option for small teams.
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Daniel Scott
4
Satisfied overall.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Autoloader?
The HPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO6 Ultrium 6250 SAS Autoloader is a 2U rack-mount tape library that automates backup, archiving and restore workflows with an integrated LTO6 drive and an 8-cartridge magazine.
What tape capacity does the autoloader support?
It supports LTO6 Ultrium cartridges with up to 2.5 TB native (6.25 TB compressed) per tape, delivering high-density offline storage for long-term data retention.
What data transfer speed can I expect?
The Ultrium 6250 SAS drive provides up to 160 MB/s native throughput (up to 400 MB/s compressed), optimizing backup and restore windows for large data sets.
How many tapes can the magazine hold?
The autoloader magazine holds up to eight LTO cartridges, enabling unattended operation and extending backup cycles between media changes.
Which interface does the autoloader use?
It connects via a dual-port 6 Gb/s SAS interface, offering high-speed, redundant host connections for improved availability.
Which operating systems are compatible?
The device is fully supported on major platforms including Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat and SUSE Linux, VMware ESXi, and UNIX environments with standard SAS drivers.
Does it support hardware encryption and WORM?
Yes. With optional encryption and WORM kits, it provides AES-256 tape encryption and Write Once Read Many functionality to meet compliance and data-integrity requirements.
How do I install and configure the autoloader?
Mount the 2U unit in a standard rack, connect the SAS cables to your host, apply power, and use HPE StoreEver Management Utility or your backup software to discover and configure the library.
Which backup applications are supported?
It is certified for HPE Data Protector, Veritas Backup Exec, Commvault, Veeam Backup & Replication and other enterprise backup solutions that support LTO-6 SAS tape drives.
What are the physical dimensions and weight?
The autoloader measures 43.4 cm (W) x 44 cm (D) x 8.7 cm (H) and weighs approximately 18 kg, fitting standard 19-inch racks at 2U height.
What are the power and environmental requirements?
It requires 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, drawing 150 W typical. Operating temperature ranges from 10 °C to 35 °C, with non-operating storage from –40 °C to 65 °C.
How reliable is the tape drive?
The Ultrium 6250 offers an MTBF of over 250,000 hours and features robust robotics and cartridge handling to minimize media wear and operational failures.
What warranty and support options are available?
HPE provides a standard three-year limited warranty with parts, labor and optional HPE Foundation Care or Proactive Care Pack upgrades for extended coverage and rapid response.
How do I manage and monitor the library?
Use the HPE StoreEver Management Software or integrated web GUI to view cartridge status, schedule inventory, update firmware and generate audit logs for compliance reporting.
Can I upgrade to LTO7 or LTO8 with this chassis?
No. This autoloader chassis and robotics are optimized for LTO6. To use LTO7 or LTO8, you must deploy a compatible G3 or G4 autoloader model designed for those tape generations.
How does the autoloader enhance data protection and retention?
By automating cartridge handling and supporting encryption and WORM, it reduces human error, enforces policy-based retention and delivers secure, offline storage for long-term data compliance.