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EH970SB Overview
EH970SB is a high-performance SAN storage system engineered for demanding enterprise data centers and virtualization applications. It features a 12-bay design that accommodates a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, and SATA SSD drives, delivering a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, all powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory upgradeable to 128 GB.
EH970SB packs extensive connectivity options including 10GbE network ports, 2 LAN ports, and USB 3.2 interfaces, alongside active cooling and a redundant 750W power supply to ensure continuous operation. Designed with expansion support, iSCSI compatibility, snapshot and cloud sync features, this system is ideally suited for enterprise data center deployments, SMB backup, virtualization environments, and media server applications.
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EH970SB Specifications
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
- Width
- 17 inches
- Height
- 3 inches
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 2
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Cooling
- Active
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD
- Product Name
- EH970SB Enterprise Storage System
EH970SB Use Case
Regulatory Compliance Archiving for Financial Services
A global investment bank deploys the EH970SB-HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 with SAS external tape drive to offload daily trading logs and customer transaction records into WORM-enabled, AES-256 encrypted cartridges. This solution guarantees SEC, FINRA and SOX compliance with immutable, multi-year retention, reduces on-premises storage costs by up to 60%, and delivers audit-ready data integrity for regulatory examinations.
HIPAA-Compliant Disaster Recovery for Healthcare Data Centers
A regional hospital network uses the EH970SB-HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 with SAS external tape drive to perform nightly backups of electronic health records (EHR) and imaging archives to off-site vaults. AES-256 encryption and data verification processes ensure HIPAA compliance, while rapid tape restore capabilities cut recovery time objectives (RTO) by 50%, safeguarding patient data and minimizing downtime after ransomware or system failures.
High-Capacity Media Asset Archival for Broadcast & Production
A film production studio relies on the EH970SB-HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 with SAS external tape drive to archive 4K/8K raw footage and master clips. Each cartridge delivers 2.5 TB native (6.25 TB compressed) capacity, enabling cost-effective, long-term storage and rapid off-line cataloging. The high-speed SAS interface accelerates backup windows by 40%, lowers disk storage overhead by 70%, and ensures quick retrieval of archived assets for post-production workflows.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| EH970SB |  BB953A |  BB873SB |  C0H18A |  C7975AC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 12-bay | 24-bay | 8-bay | 12-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| 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 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 500W | 500W | 750W | 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 | No | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | EH970SB Enterprise Storage System | BB953A High Performance SAN Storage System | BB873SB Enterprise SAN Storage | C0H18A Enterprise NAS | C7975AC Storage System |
| Height | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches | 3 |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 |
| Depth | 28 inches | 14.2 inches | 28 inches | 25 inches | 27 |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 50 lbs | 40 lbs | 35 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kamran Yousaf
5
SAS connectivity was straightforward.
B
Bastian Wolf
4
Consistent performance.
M
Mikko Saarinen
5
No issues during restores.
C
Chris Palmer
4
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the native and compressed capacity of the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 (EH970SB) SAS external tape drive?
The HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 (EH970SB) delivers 2.5 TB native and up to 6.25 TB compressed capacity per tape cartridge.
What is the maximum data transfer rate of the EH970SB LTO-6 Ultrium 6250?
This drive achieves up to 160 MB/sec native and 400 MB/sec compressed sustained data transfer rates.
Is the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 drive compatible with existing HPE tape libraries?
Yes. The EH970SB integrates seamlessly with HPE StoreEver tape libraries and major third-party backup applications supporting LTO-6.
Does the EH970SB support hardware-based encryption?
Yes. It features FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified AES 256-bit hardware encryption to safeguard data on tape media.
What interface does the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 use?
The EH970SB connects via a dual port 6 Gbps SAS interface, providing high-performance host connectivity.
How reliable is the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 tape drive?
This drive offers enterprise-grade reliability with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 250,000 hours and 20,000 full tape insertions.
Which tape media is recommended for the EH970SB drive?
Use HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 native capacity media (EH883A) for optimal performance and compatibility.
Can I use the EH970SB for long-term data archiving?
Yes. LTO-6 technology is designed for secure, high-capacity archiving with a shelf life of up to 30 years.
How do I install the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 drive?
Mount the EH970SB in a rack or desktop, attach the SAS cables to your host controller, install drivers, and verify operation via HPE StoreEver diagnostics.
What backup and management software is supported by the EH970SB?
The drive is compatible with HPE StoreOnce, HPE Data Protector, Veritas NetBackup, IBM Spectrum Protect, Commvault and other LTO-compliant solutions.
Does the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 require a specific SAS host bus adapter?
A standard 6 Gbps SAS HBA with driver support for LTO-6 is required; HPE Smart Array or third-party SAS HBAs are fully supported.
What are the physical dimensions and form factor of the EH970SB drive?
The drive measures 42.5 cm × 10.5 cm × 28.5 cm (W×H×D) and fits standard 5 ¼-inch drive bays or rack-mount sleds.
What warranty and support options are available for the EH970SB?
HPE provides a one-year parts and labor warranty with optional extensions and global HPE Pointnext support services.
How often should I clean the HPE StoreEver LTO-6 tape drive?
Use an HPE cleaning cartridge after every 50 tape loads or when the drive reports cleaning is required to maintain optimal performance.
What typical use cases does the EH970SB address?
The drive is ideal for data backup, long-term archiving, media vaulting, and regulatory compliance in enterprise environments.
Is the HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 drive backward compatible with LTO-5 media?
Yes. The EH970SB reads LTO-5 media and writes to LTO-5 in WORM mode for cross-generation media support.
What are the environmental specifications for the EH970SB tape drive?
Operating temperature: 10 °C–40 °C; storage: −40 °C–65 °C; humidity: 20 %–80 % non-condensing.