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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
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Depth
- 27.5 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 2
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- Product Type
- Storage System
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- 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
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- CPU Cores
- 4
- Installed RAM
- 8 GB
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Surveillance Support
- Yes
- Max RAM Capacity
- 32 GB
- Max Supported Capacity
- 64 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD
- Product Name
- EH958SB Storage Appliance
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Product Comparison Table 
| EH958SB |  N7P34A |  EH970SB |  BB953A |  BB874A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 64 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 256 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / JBOD | 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 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 750W | 750W | 500W | 500W |
| 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 | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Product Name | EH958SB Storage Appliance | N7P34A Enterprise Storage Array | EH970SB Enterprise Storage System | BB953A High Performance SAN Storage System | BB874A HighPerformance NAS |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 27.5 inches | 28.0 inches | 28 inches | 14.2 inches | 18 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hassan Raza
5
Simple SAS connectivity and stable writes.
U
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.