MSL5000 and 6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

Introduction
22 HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide
Ultrium Tape Drives
The Ultrium tape drive is a high-performance streaming tape drive that uses
Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology. An Ultrium 230 tape drive is capable of
storing up to 100 GB (native) or 200 GB (2:1 compression) of data per cartridge.
An Ultrium 460 tape drive is capable of storing up to 200 GB (native) or 400 GB
(2:1 compression) of data per cartridge. Access the HP StorageWorks Ultrium
Tape Drive User’s Guide from
http://www.hp .com/support for more information
about its features and capabilities.
Table 2: Ultrium Tape Drive Capacity and Data Transfer Rate
Ultrium Tape Cartridges
Note: In addition to the information provided in this manual, refer to the
documentation provided with your media for more information. Also see Maintaining
Tape Cartridges on page 123.
Caution: HP Ultrium tape drives require special cleaning cartridges and data
cartridges formatted specifically for HP Ultrium. To avoid damage to your tape
drive, it is critical to use appropriate cleaning cartridges, and properly
formatted data cartridges.
Drive Model Data Capacity Sustained Data Transfer Rate
Ultrium 230 100 GB (native)
200 GB (compressed)
15 MB/sec (54 GB/hour)
30 MB/sec (108 GB/hour)
Ultrium 460 200 GB (native)
400 GB (compressed)
30 MB/sec (108 GB/hour)
60 MB/sec (216 GB/hour)
Note: Compressed capacity assumes a 2:1 compression ratio.