HPE R6Q74A - HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit
Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: HPE-R6Q74A | Part #: R6Q74A | MPN: R6Q74A
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About the HPE R6Q74A - HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit
The HPE R6Q74A - HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit from HPE is enterprise-grade Storage Systems hardware built for data centers. It features 30TB capacity, Cartridge form factor, LTO-9 interface. The HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit (R6Q74A) is a factory-qualified internal tape drive module engineered for direct integration into HPE StoreEver MSL tape library enclosures. The kit delivers LTO-9 generation technology with a native data transfer rate of 400 MB/s and a compressed transfer rate of up to 1,000 MB/s (assuming 2.5:1 compression), combined with a native cartridge capacity of 18 TB and up to 45 TB compressed per LTO-9 Ultriu Available in brand new condition. HPE storage systems products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | HPE-R6Q74A |
| Part Number | R6Q74A |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 30TB |
| Form Factor | Cartridge |
| Interface | LTO-9 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R6Q74A |
| Product Line | HPE StoreEver MSL |
| Product Type | LTO-9 Tape Drive Upgrade Kit |
| Form Factor | Half-height internal tape drive module |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| LTO Generation | LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 |
| Native Cartridge Capacity | 18 TB (LTO-9 media) |
| Compressed Cartridge Capacity | 45 TB (assuming 2.5:1 compression ratio) |
| Native Transfer Rate | 400 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | 1,000 MB/s (assuming 2.5:1 compression ratio) |
| Backward Write Compatibility | LTO-8 |
| Backward Read Compatibility | LTO-7, LTO-8 |
| Supported Library Compatibility | HPE StoreEver MSL series tape libraries (check HPE compatibility matrix for specific models) |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption |
| Installation Type | Field-installable upgrade kit |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
| Management | HPE Library and Tape Tools (LTT) supported |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE R6Q74A - HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit
What does the HPE R6Q74A - HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit do?
the HPE R6Q74A - HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The LTO-9 interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE R6Q74A - HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit?
Key specifications for the HPE R6Q74A - HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit: form factor Cartridge; interface LTO-9; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number R6Q74A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE R6Q74A - HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE R6Q74A - HPE StoreEver MSL LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 Fibre Channel Drive Upgrade Kit uses a LTO-9 interface in a Cartridge form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.