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HPE StoreEver LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS External Tape Drive
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EH920B Overview
Overview of "EH920B" – EH920B is a high-performance NAS storage system offering 12 drive bays that support mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB and supports multiple RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10.
EH920B is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 128 GB. Its versatile interfaces include USB 3.2, Thunderbolt, Ethernet via a 10GbE network port, and Fibre Channel support. With LAN connectivity via 4 ports, expansion capability, a redundant power supply rated at 750W, and redundant fan cooling, EH920B is ideally suited for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.
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EH920B Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- 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
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- 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
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
- Product Name
- EH920B
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 26 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
EH920B Use Case
Regulatory-Compliant Cold Data Archiving
Enterprises facing strict retention mandates deploy the EH920B-HPE StoreEver LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS External Tape Drive to offload historical logs, financial records and multimedia assets into WORM-enabled tapes. This solution delivers 800 GB (native) to 1.6 TB (compressed) of cold-data capacity per cartridge, ensures tamper-proof, AES-256 hardware encryption and satisfies multi-year compliance requirements with minimal power consumption.
High-Speed Disaster Recovery Backups
IT operations teams integrate the EH920B drive into nightly backup routines to replicate critical VMs, databases and file shares at sustained 120 MB/s throughput. Leveraging SAS connectivity and Ultrium 1760 performance, organizations cut backup windows by 30%, accelerate offsite rotation and reduce RPO/RTO objectives under stringent SLA demands.
Secure On-Premises Media Asset Protection
Media production houses use the EH920B-HPE StoreEver tape drive to archive high-resolution video and raw footage on removable cartridges for offline vault storage. The result is cost-effective, scalable archiving (up to 15 TB compressed per library slot), unbreakable air-gapping against cyber threats and assured data integrity over decades.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| EH920B |  803204-B21 |  H6G71A |  EH900B |  BB913A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 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 10 | 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 | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 750W | 350W | 350W | 500W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | N/A | N/A | 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 / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / SMB / Media Server |
| Product Name | EH920B | 803204-B21 | H6G71A | EH900B Enterprise Storage System | BB913A Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 26 inches | 28 inches | 20 inches | 28 inches | 24 inches |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 15 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henrik S'rensen
5
Consistent read and write speeds.
M
Marco De Santis
5
Solid external tape solution.
G
Gareth Miles
4
Easy SAS connectivity and setup.
T
Tomas Blaha
5
Dependable archival storage.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE StoreEver LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS External Tape Drive (SKU: EH920B)?
The HPE StoreEver LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS External Tape Drive (EH920B) is a high-performance, scalable backup device that delivers up to 800 GB native (1.6 TB compressed) capacity and 120 MB/s native (240 MB/s compressed) transfer rates over a dual-port SAS interface.
What are the native and compressed capacities of the LTO-4 Ultrium 1760?
This drive supports 800 GB native capacity and up to 1.6 TB with 2:1 compression per cartridge, maximizing storage efficiency for large-scale backups.
What data transfer rates can I expect from the Ultrium 1760?
You can achieve sustained transfer rates of up to 120 MB/s native and 240 MB/s compressed, optimizing backup windows and reducing overall backup time.
Which connectivity interface does the EH920B use?
The EH920B connects via a dual-port 6 Gb/s SAS interface for high throughput, redundancy, and seamless integration with most server and storage environments.
Is the LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 backward compatible with LTO-3 data cartridges?
Yes, it reads and writes LTO-3 media in read/write mode and reads LTO-2 media, enabling smooth migration from older tape generations.
What security features are included in this tape drive?
It supports AES-256 hardware encryption and WORM (Write Once Read Many) functionality to safeguard sensitive data and meet compliance requirements.
Which operating systems are supported by this external tape drive?
The drive is compatible with major enterprise OS platforms including Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi.
How do I install the HPE StoreEver LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 externally?
Mount the drive in a standard 19-inch rack or desktop shelf, connect the SAS cables to your host controller, and install HPE’s tape drivers and management software.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the EH920B?
Dimensions are 43.5 cm (W) x 10.7 cm (H) x 31.0 cm (D) and it weighs approximately 7.3 kg, making it rack-mountable or suitable for desktop use.
What is the rated service life of an LTO-4 Ultrium cartridge?
Each cartridge is designed for up to 500 full file-pass operations and can retain data reliably for 30 years under proper storage conditions.
How reliable is the HPE StoreEver LTO-4 tape drive?
With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 250,000 hours and robust error correction, it ensures continuous, dependable backup operations.
What warranty and support options are available?
HPE offers a one-year warranty with phone and online support; extended Care Pack services are available for up to five years of coverage.
What environmental and power specifications apply?
Operating range is 10–35 °C with 20–80% non-condensing humidity; power consumption is 65 W active and 8 W standby, compliant with ENERGY STAR®.
How do I integrate this tape drive into my existing backup solution?
Use HPE StoreOnce Backup or common enterprise backup software (Veritas, IBM Spectrum Protect, Veeam) by adding the drive via SAS and configuring it as a tape library target.
Where can I purchase replacement LTO-4 Ultrium cartridges?
Replacement cartridges are available through authorized HPE resellers and online marketplaces; ensure they meet HPE specifications for compatibility and reliability.
How do I update the firmware on the EH920B drive?
Download the latest firmware from HPE Support, connect to the drive via the HPE Tape Firmware Update Utility, and follow the on-screen instructions for a secure update.