Detailed Specifications
HPE BC022A LTO-8 Ultrium Internal Tape Drive
Overview
The HPE BC022A is an LTO-8 (Ultrium 30750) half-height internal tape drive, built for enterprise backup, archiving, and long-term data retention. It supports a 6 Gb/s SAS interface, offering sustained data transfer rates. The drive provides 12 TB of native capacity (up to 30 TB compressed) per cartridge and includes AES-256 encryption and WORM support for secure data protection. Designed for compatibility with HPE StoreEver servers and libraries, this drive is suited for data centers and archival use cases where capacity, security, and reliability matter.
Key Features
LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 generation with high capacity
12 TB native / up to 30 TB compressed storage
6 Gb/s SAS interface for reliable throughput
AES-256 hardware encryption for data security
Write-once, read-many (WORM) support for compliance
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | BC022A |
| Product Type | Internal tape drive |
| Recording Technology | LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 |
| Native Capacity | 12 TB |
| Compressed Capacity | Up to 30 TB (2.5:1) |
| Interface | 6 Gb/s SAS |
| Transfer Rate (Native) | 300 MB/s |
| Encryption | AES-256 hardware |
| WORM Support | Yes |
| Form Factor | 5.25″ half-height |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 1.6″ × 5.7″ × 8.1″ |
| Weight | ~3.2 lb |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | ~250,000 hours |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to 35 °C |
| Warranty | 3-year parts, no labor on tape drive |
