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What is HPE StoreEver Tape Storage?
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HPE StoreEver Tape Storage is an enterprise-grade, scalable backup and archive solution that delivers cost-effective, high-capacity data protection using industry-standard tape technology.
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What capacities do HPE StoreEver Tape Libraries support?
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HPE StoreEver tape libraries scale modularly to support up to 48 PB of raw storage in a single library when populated with LTO-9 cartridges and expansion modules.
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How does HPE StoreEver ensure data protection and encryption?
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HPE StoreEver provides AES-256 hardware encryption, WORM (Write Once Read Many) media support and built-in integrity checks to secure data at rest and in transit.
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Which tape media formats are compatible with HPE StoreEver?
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HPE StoreEver supports LTO-7, LTO-8 and LTO-9 Ultrium media, as well as IBM TS11x formats, ensuring broad compatibility with industry-standard cartridges.
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Can I scale HPE StoreEver Tape Libraries as my data grows?
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Yes. HPE StoreEver’s modular library architecture allows you to add expansion modules and drives on demand, enabling seamless capacity and performance growth.
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What are the performance characteristics of HPE StoreEver drives?
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HPE StoreEver LTO-9 drives deliver up to 400 MB/s native throughput per drive and support up to 2.5 TB native cartridge capacity, optimizing backup and restore windows.
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How does HPE StoreEver integrate with backup software?
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HPE StoreEver integrates natively with leading backup applications—such as Veeam, Commvault and Veritas NetBackup—via standard SCSI or Fibre Channel interfaces and open APIs.
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What management tools are available for HPE StoreEver?
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HPE StoreEver Management Software offers a unified GUI, RESTful API and InfoSight integration for centralized monitoring, alerting and capacity planning.
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How reliable is HPE StoreEver Tape Storage for long-term archiving?
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HPE StoreEver delivers enterprise-grade reliability with a mean time between failures (MTBF) exceeding 2 million hours and tape media shelf life of over 30 years.
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What are the cost advantages of using HPE StoreEver?
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HPE StoreEver offers one of the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry, with cost per TB up to 70% lower than disk-only solutions and minimal ongoing power and cooling expenses.
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How does HPE StoreEver support cloud archiving and tiering?
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Using HPE Cloud Bank Storage, you can tier or archive data seamlessly to AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, combining tape’s low cost with cloud’s on-demand access.
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What warranty and support options are available for HPE StoreEver?
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HPE StoreEver includes a standard three-year warranty and offers HPE Care Pack services, including next-business-day parts and labor, Proactive Care and Mission Critical support.
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Can I mix and match different tape drive technologies in HPE StoreEver libraries?
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Yes. HPE StoreEver libraries support mixed drive populations—such as LTO-8 and LTO-9—in the same chassis, enabling flexible upgrade paths without forklift replacements.
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How energy efficient are HPE StoreEver Tape Systems?
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HPE StoreEver employs Dynamic Power Reduction and idle drive spin-down features to reduce energy consumption by up to 80% compared to continuously spinning disk.
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What is the expected lifespan of HPE StoreEver tape media?
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When stored under recommended environmental conditions, HPE StoreEver LTO media maintains data integrity for at least 30 years, ensuring dependable long-term archiving.
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How do I migrate existing backups to HPE StoreEver Tape Storage?
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You can migrate backups seamlessly using LTFS or third-party migration tools, allowing copy-in-place or bulk data transfer without altering existing backup workflows.
