HP LTO-4 FH User Manual

HP’s high performance LTO 4 tape drive sets new standards for
security, capacity, performance and reliability. Compatible with LTO
Ultrium 2 and LTO Ultrium 3 tape drives, HP’s newest generation
LTO Ultrium tape drive delivers a native capacity of 800 GB on
a single cartridge and a blistering native transfer rate of up to 120
MB/s. HP LTO Ultrium 4’s tape drive based AES 256-bit encryption
capability adds a strong measure of security to data stored on LTO
Ultrium tape media without the performance degradation associated
with host based encryption or the expense and management
complexity of a dedicated appliance. Interfaces include Ultra
320 SCSI, 4 Gbps Fibre Channel and 3 GB SAS.
HP LTO Ultrium 4
Tape Drive
High capacity, performance, security
and best in class reliability
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HP LTO-4 FH Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	LTO-4 FH
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

HP LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive Overview

Key Features and Benefits

HP LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive Specifications

Capacity and Recording Format

Details native capacity, compression, and recording technology.

Performance Metrics

Covers data compression, buffer size, data rate matching, and transfer rates.

Interface and Media Compatibility

Lists supported interfaces and media types including backwards compatibility.

Reliability and Durability

Highlights MTBF, error rates, loading mechanisms, and head life.

Power and Environmental Requirements

Specifies power consumption and operating/storage environmental conditions.

Safety and Physical Characteristics

Details safety certifications, form factor, dimensions, and weight.

Ordering Information

Provides part numbers for tape drives and data cartridges.