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EH958SB Overview

EH958SB is a high-performance NAS storage system featuring 8 drive bays that support a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD options. It delivers a total storage capacity of up to 64 TB and is optimized with versatile RAID configurations including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and JBOD, powered by an Intel Xeon 4-core processor and pre-installed 8 GB DDR4 memory—expandable to 32 GB for enhanced performance.

Engineered for reliability and scalability, the EH958SB offers robust connectivity with USB 3.2 and 10GbE Ethernet interfaces, along with expansion support to meet future growth needs. Its redundant cooling system with a redundant fan and a dual, redundant 350W power supply ensure continuous operation in demanding environments, making it ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications.

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EH958SB Specifications

Product Type
Storage System
Brand
Hpe
Storage Type
NAS
Form Factor
Rackmount
Bay Count
8-bay
Supported Drive Types
SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
Hot-Swap Support
Yes
Max Supported Capacity
64 TB
RAID Support
RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD
CPU Type
Intel Xeon
CPU Cores
4
Installed RAM
8 GB
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Network Ports
10GbE
LAN Ports
2
USB Ports
USB 3.2
Expansion Support
Yes
Cooling
Redundant Fan
Power Supply
Redundant
Power Supply Wattage
350W
Operating System
Custom OS
Snapshot Support
Yes
Cloud Sync Support
Yes
Virtualization Ready
Yes
iSCSI Support
Yes
Surveillance Support
Yes
Use Case
Enterprise Data Center
Product Name
EH958SB Storage Appliance
Height
3.5 inches
Width
17.5 inches
Depth
27.5 inches
Weight
25 lbs

Product Comparison Table

HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 with SAS external tape driveEH958SBHPE StoreEver 1/8 G2 LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 Fibre Channel tape autoloaderN7P34AHPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 with SAS external tape driveEH970SBLTO7 ULTRIUM 15000 TAA INT TAPE DRV PL=3CBB953AHPE StoreEver LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 External Tape DriveBB874A
Product TypeStorage SystemStorage SystemStorage SystemStorage SystemStorage System
Storage TypeNASSANSANSANNAS
Form FactorRackmountRackmountRackmountRackmountRackmount
Bay Count8-bay16-bay12-bay12-bay8-bay
Supported Drive TypesSATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSDMixedSATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSDMixedSATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD
Hot-Swap SupportYesYesYesYesYes
Max Supported Capacity64 TB1 PB512 TB1 PB256 TB
RAID SupportRAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBODRAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
CPU TypeIntel XeonIntel XeonIntel XeonIntel XeonIntel Xeon
CPU Cores48888
Installed RAM8 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB
Max RAM Capacity32 GB64 GB128 GB64 GB128 GB
RAM TypeDDR4ECC DDR4DDR4ECC DDR4ECC DDR4
Network Ports10GbE10GbE10GbE10GbE10GbE
LAN Ports24244
USB PortsUSB 3.2USB 3.2USB 3.2USB 3.2USB 3.2
Expansion SupportYesYesYesYesYes
CoolingRedundant FanActiveActiveRedundant FanActive
Power SupplyRedundantRedundantRedundantRedundantRedundant
Power Supply Wattage350W750W750W500W500W
Operating SystemCustom OSCustom OSCustom OSCustom OSCustom OS
Snapshot SupportYesYesYesYesYes
Cloud Sync SupportYesYesYesYesYes
Virtualization ReadyYesYesYesYesYes
iSCSI SupportYesYesYesYesYes
Surveillance SupportYesNoNoNoYes
Use CaseEnterprise Data CenterEnterprise Data CenterEnterprise Data CenterEnterprise Data CenterSMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
Product NameEH958SB Storage ApplianceN7P34A Enterprise Storage ArrayEH970SB Enterprise Storage SystemBB953A High Performance SAN Storage SystemBB874A HighPerformance NAS
Height3.5 inches3.5 inches3 inches3.5 inches4 inches
Width17.5 inches17.5 inches17 inches17.5 inches17 inches
Depth27.5 inches28.0 inches28 inches14.2 inches18 inches
Weight25 lbs45 lbs25 lbs25 lbs25 lbs

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Reviews & Ratings

T
Trevor Nolan
5

External LTO-5 drive worked reliably for legacy archives.

H
Hassan Raza
5

Simple SAS connectivity and stable writes.

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Uwe Schneider
5

Good choice for older tape sets.

P
Petri Jokela
4

No issues during restores.

A
Adam Pierce
5

Met expectations.

Questions & Answers

What is the HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 with SAS external tape drive (SKU EH958SB)?

The HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 (EH958SB) is a half-height external SAS tape drive offering 1.5 TB native (3.0 TB compressed) capacity and up to 140 MB/s native (280 MB/s compressed) transfer for enterprise backup and archiving.

What storage capacity does the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 offer?

The tape drive provides 1.5 TB native and up to 3.0 TB compressed capacity per cartridge, enabling high-density data retention for backup and archival workloads.

What data transfer rates can I expect from this SAS external tape drive?

The HPE StoreEver LTO-5 delivers up to 140 MB/s native and 280 MB/s compressed throughput over its 6 Gb/s SAS interface, optimizing backup windows and minimizing downtime.

Is the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 compatible with earlier LTO generations?

Yes. It reads and writes LTO-5 media, reads LTO-4 media, and supports backward compatibility for seamless integration into existing LTO-4 infrastructures.

Does this drive support hardware-based data encryption?

Yes. The HPE StoreEver LTO-5 includes AES-256 hardware encryption to secure data at rest without impacting native throughput or host performance.

What form factor and interface does the EH958SB use?

The unit is a half-height external drive with dual 6 Gb/s SAS ports, allowing flexible attachment to HBA or RAID controllers in rack-mount or desktop configurations.

Which operating systems are supported by the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000?

The drive is fully supported on Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, and most UNIX variants via standard SAS tape drivers.

Can I use WORM cartridges with this tape drive?

Yes. The HPE StoreEver LTO-5 supports WORM (Write Once, Read Many) cartridges for regulatory compliance and unalterable archive storage.

How does the EH958SB integrate with backup software?

It integrates seamlessly with leading backup applications such as Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, Arcserve, and Commvault via standard SAS commands and tape library APIs.

What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) of this tape drive?

The drive offers an MTBF of 2 million hours, ensuring enterprise-class reliability for continuous backup operations.

What are the physical dimensions and weight of the drive?

The LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 measures 2.7” H × 8.5” W × 12” D (68 × 216 × 305 mm) and weighs approximately 6.6 lbs (3 kg), fitting standard rack enclosures or desktops.

What power requirements does the EH958SB have?

It operates on 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz with a typical power consumption of 40 W active and 5 W idle, supporting worldwide voltage standards.

Does Hewlett Packard Enterprise offer warranty coverage for this tape drive?

Yes. The drive includes a one-year limited warranty with options to extend support through HPE Care Pack services for up to five years.

How do I install and configure the LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 tape drive?

Mount the unit, connect both SAS cables and power, install HPE tape drivers, and verify detection in your OS tape library or backup software for immediate use.

What environmental specifications does the drive support?

It operates between 10–35 °C (50–95 °F) with humidity 20–80% non-condensing, and stores at –40–65 °C (–40–149 °F) for robust data center compatibility.

Can the EH958SB be integrated into an automated tape library?

Yes. It is fully compatible with HPE and third-party automated tape libraries, enabling scalable robotic media handling for large-scale archival projects.

What maintenance is required for the HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium 3000?

Perform routine cleaning every 200 cartridges using the recommended HPE Ultrium cleaning cartridges and update firmware via HPE Service Pack for ProLiant as needed.