Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: HPE-R6Q74A | Part #: R6Q74A | MPN: R6Q74A
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The HPE R6Q74A is a Fibre Channel-based LTO-9 tape drive upgrade kit engineered for high-capacity archive and long-term data retention across enterprise environments. This half-height internal module delivers native 400 MB/s transfer rates with up to 1,000 MB/s compressed throughput, leveraging 2.5:1 compression ratios to maximize storage density. Supporting 18 TB native capacity per LTO-9 Ultrium 45000 cartridge—or 45 TB compressed—the R6Q74A integrates seamlessly into HPE StoreEver MSL tape library systems, providing backward compatibility with LTO-7 and LTO-8 media for flexible multi-generational workflows. Hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption ensures compliance with stringent data protection regulations, while field-installable deployment minimizes downtime during library expansion.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams standardizing on HPE infrastructure select the R6Q74A for mission-critical backup, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance requirements. Organizations managing petabyte-scale archives—particularly in financial services, healthcare, and government sectors—rely on LTO-9 technology to reduce total cost of ownership while maintaining performance and security. The upgrade kit model allows enterprises to refresh existing MSL library capacity without full system replacement, extending infrastructure ROI. HPE Library and Tape Tools integration simplifies management across distributed tape environments, enabling centralized monitoring and reporting. Backward write compatibility with LTO-8 cartridges ensures non-disruptive technology transitions for organizations with existing tape inventories.
HPE's StoreEver portfolio remains the gold standard for tape-based archive solutions, and the R6Q74A (part number R6Q74A) exemplifies this commitment to reliability and scalability. Omnixon Global stocks HPE tape drive upgrades and tape libraries throughout the UAE, serving Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and regional markets with enterprise-grade storage solutions. Whether you're upgrading a single library or architecting large-scale archive infrastructure, our technical team provides specification verification, compatibility validation, and logistics support. Contact Omnixon Global to submit an RFQ for the HPE R6Q74A and explore complete tape library solutions tailored to your organization's retention and performance requirements.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.