The BB873A is a high-capacity, reliable data backup and archiving solution designed for mid-range and enterprise-level servers. With a compressed capacity of up to 15 TB and a transfer rate of up to 750 MB/s, it can handle large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. It also offers encryption capabilities to protect your data from unauthorized access.
Quick Spec
Table 1 shows the quick spec of BB873A.
| Parameter | Value |
| Capacity | 6 TB (native), 15 TB (compressed) |
| Transfer Rate | Up to 300 MB/s (native), up to 750 MB/s (compressed) |
| Interface | SAS-2 |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch half-height |
| Encryption | 256-bit AES |
Product Features
- High-capacity and high-speed data backup and archiving
- 256-bit AES encryption for data security
- Supports LTFS for easy file management
- Compatible with HPE LTO-6 and LTO-5 Ultrium tape drives
- Designed for HPE ProLiant and Integrity servers
Product Applications
- Data backup and archiving for mid-range and enterprise-level servers
- Long-term data storage and retention
- Compliance with data retention regulations
- Disaster recovery and business continuity
- Secure data transfer and exchange
Supported Options
Table 2 shows the supported options of BB873A.
| Model | Description |
| C7978A | HPE LTO-6 Ultrium RW Data Cartridge |
| C7977A | HPE LTO-6 Ultrium RW Bar Code Label Pack |
| C7976A | HPE LTO-6 Ultrium RW Data Cartridge |
Compare to Similar Items
Table 3 shows the comparison to similar items of BB873A.
| Model | Capacity | Transfer Rate | Interface | Encryption |
| BB874A | 6 TB (native), 15 TB (compressed) | Up to 300 MB/s (native), up to 750 MB/s (compressed) | Fibre Channel | 256-bit AES |
| C7977A | 2.5 TB (native), 6.25 TB (compressed) | Up to 160 MB/s (native), up to 400 MB/s (compressed) | SAS-2 | 256-bit AES |
| C7978A | 2.5 TB (native), 6.25 TB (compressed) | Up to 160 MB/s (native), up to 400 MB/s (compressed) | SAS-2 | 256-bit AES |
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BB873A Specification
BB873A Specification | |
| Bay Required | |
| Type | Front accessible |
| Form Factor | 5.25 x 1/2H |
| Total Qty | 1 |
| Form Factor (metric) | 13.3 cm x 1/2H |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 5.7 in |
| Depth | 8.1 in |
| Height | 1.6 in |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 50 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
| Humidity Range Operating | 20 - 80% (non-condensing) |
| Header | |
| Compatibility | PC, Unix |
| Manufacturer | Hewlett-Packard |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Line | HPE StoreEver |
| Model | LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 |
| Brand | HPE |
| Interface Provided | |
| Qty | 1 |
| Connector Type | 29 pin internal SAS (SFF-8482) |
| Interface (Storage) | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Compliant Standards | BSMI, C-Tick, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950, cCSAus, EN 60950, FCC CFR47 Part 15, IEC 60950, NOM, RRL, TUV, VCCI |
| MTBF | 250,000 hour(s) |
| Power Device | |
| Type | None |
| Service | |
| Support Details Type | Technical support |
| Support Details Service Included | Phone consulting |
| Support Details Full Contract Period | 3 years |
| Service & Support | |
| Type | 3 years warranty |
| Service & Support Details | |
| Service Availability (Hours a Day) | 9 hours a day |
| Service Availability (Days a Week) | Monday-Friday |
| Response Time | Next day |
| Slot Provided | |
| Type | None |
| Software | |
| Type | Drivers & Utilities |
| Storage | |
| Type | Tape drive |
| Enclosure Type | Internal |
| Key Features | Encryption |
| Storage Controller | |
| Type | None |
| Storage Removable | |
| Type | LTO Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 6 TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 15 TB |
| Media Type | LTO Ultrium |
| Recording Standard | Ultrium 6, Ultrium 7 |
| Interface Type | Serial Attached SCSI 2 |
| Buffer Size | 1024 MB |
| Average Seek Access Time | 12 sec |
| Data Transfer Rate | 300 MBps |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 750 MBps |
| Form Factor | 5.25 x 1/2H |
| Recording Standard (for SD) | LTO Ultrium 7 |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) (GBph) | 2.7 |
| Data Transfer Rate (GBph) | 1.08 |
| Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write) | Ultrium 6, Ultrium 7 |
| Form Factor (metric) | 13.3 cm x 1/2H |
| System Requirements | |
| Min Operating System | HP Tru64 UNIX, HP-UX, IBM AIX, Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, SunSoft Solaris, SuSe Linux |
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