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HPE LTO5 ULTRIUM 3000 SAS INT TAPE DRIVE PL-3C
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EH957B Overview
EH957B is a SAN storage system featuring 16 drive bays that support mixed drive types including SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with RAID levels of RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. It is engineered with an Intel Xeon processor incorporating 8 cores and comes pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB.
The system offers robust connectivity with 10GbE network ports, 4 LAN ports, and USB 3.2 interfaces, along with expansion support for future upgrades. It features redundant fan cooling and a redundant 500W power supply, making it ideally suited for enterprise data centers and virtualization environments.
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EH957B Specifications
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
- Width
- 17 inches
- Height
- 3 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 4
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- Bay Count
- 16-bay
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization
- Product Name
- EH957B Enterprise Storage Array
EH957B Use Case
Regulatory-Compliant Archiving with EH957B-HPE LTO5 ULTRIUM 3000 SAS INT TAPE DRIVE PL-3C
In a tier-1 financial institution, IT deploys the EH957B-HPE LTO5 ULTRIUM 3000 SAS INT TAPE DRIVE PL-3C in WORM mode to archive transaction logs, ensuring FINRA and SEC 7-year retention compliance. This solution delivers hardware-based AES-256 encryption, tamper-proof audit trails, and a 60% reduction in long-term storage costs.
High-Throughput Media Backup Using EH957B-HPE LTO5 ULTRIUM 3000 SAS INT TAPE DRIVE PL-3C
Post-production studios integrate the EH957B-HPE LTO5 ULTRIUM 3000 SAS INT TAPE DRIVE PL-3C into SAS RAID servers to achieve sustained 140 MB/s data transfer and leverage 1.5 TB native capacity for raw footage. The result: reliable, high-speed offload that frees primary storage and cuts project turnaround times by 30%.
Disaster Recovery & HIPAA-Compliant Backup with EH957B-HPE LTO5 ULTRIUM 3000 SAS INT TAPE DRIVE PL-3C
A regional hospital IT team uses the EH957B-HPE LTO5 ULTRIUM 3000 SAS INT TAPE DRIVE PL-3C for nightly encrypted PHI backups, rotating tapes to an offsite vault. This workflow meets HIPAA RTO objectives under 30 minutes, ensures AES-256 data encryption, and fortifies disaster recovery readiness.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| EH957B |  Q0L08SB |  C7974WL |  C7976AC |  Q6Q63A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 1 PB | 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 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC 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 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 350W | 750W | 750W | 750W |
| 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 | Yes | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | EH957B Enterprise Storage Array | Q0L08SB Enterprise NAS | C7974WL Enterprise Storage System | C7976AC Enterprise Storage System | Q6Q63A Enterprise SAN Storage |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 16.5 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches | 28.0 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Shahid Khan
4
Stable SAS connectivity.
U
Ulrich Becker
5
Good compatibility with older software.
P
Petri Salmi
5
Consistent write performance.
D
Daniel Moore
4
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE LTO5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Internal Tape Drive (SKU: EH957B)?
The HPE LTO5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Internal Tape Drive (EH957B) is a high-performance, half-height LTO Ultrium 5 tape solution designed for enterprise backup and archiving with up to 3.0 TB compressed capacity and 140 MB/s native data transfer rates.
Which servers and storage systems are compatible with EH957B?
EH957B is compatible with HPE ProLiant and Apollo servers, HPE StoreEver tape libraries, and any SAS-enabled SAN or NAS environment supporting LTO Ultrium 5 standards.
What storage capacity does the LTO5 Ultrium 3000 offer?
The drive supports up to 1.5 TB native and 3.0 TB compressed capacity per cartridge, ensuring efficient use of tape media for data backup and long-term archiving.
How fast is the HPE LTO5 Ultrium 3000 tape drive?
It delivers up to 140 MB/s native (280 MB/s compressed) sustained data transfer rates, reducing backup windows and improving overall system throughput.
Does the EH957B support hardware-based encryption?
Yes, the drive features AES-256 hardware encryption to secure sensitive data on tape media, helping organizations meet compliance and regulatory requirements.
What tape management formats are supported?
EH957B supports Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for drag-and-drop file access and standard LTFS compatibility, enabling straightforward data exchange across platforms.
Is the HPE LTO5 Ultrium 3000 backward compatible with previous LTO generations?
Yes, it can read and write LTO4 tapes and read LTO3 tapes, offering seamless data migration and investment protection for existing tape libraries.
What are the environmental specifications of EH957B?
The drive operates between 10°C to 45°C with 20%–80% non-condensing humidity, and meets HPE’s thermal and acoustic standards for reliable enterprise deployment.
How do I install the EH957B tape drive?
Mount the half-height drive in a 5.25" bay, connect the SAS cable to your controller, secure mounting screws, and install HPE’s tape driver and management software following the QuickSpecs.
What warranty and support does HPE offer for this tape drive?
HPE provides a one-year limited warranty with optional HPE Care Pack support for hardware replacement and 24×7 technical assistance, ensuring minimal downtime.
Can I use EH957B in an HPE StoreEver tape library?
Yes, this drive is fully certified for HPE StoreEver MSL and ESL tape libraries, delivering integrated management and automated media handling.
What is the expected reliability and durability of this drive?
Engineered for enterprise environments, EH957B offers a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 250,000 hours and supports up to 300 full-format cartridges per day.
How does HPE LTO5 Ultrium 3000 improve data protection strategies?
By combining high-capacity, hardware encryption, and LTFS support, EH957B ensures fast, secure backups and simplified tape management for robust data protection.
Are firmware upgrades available for EH957B?
Yes, HPE regularly releases firmware updates via HPE Support Center to optimize performance, add features, and maintain compatibility with evolving tape standards.
What power requirements does the HPE LTO5 Ultrium 3000 have?
The drive requires a 12V DC power supply with a typical consumption of 22 watts during operation and complies with international energy efficiency standards.
Where can I purchase replacement cartridges for this drive?
HPE StoreEver LTO5 Ultrium 3000 cartridges are available through authorized HPE resellers and distributors, ensuring media quality and full compatibility with the EH957B drive.