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The HPE Q6Q67A is a field-installable LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 Fibre Channel drive upgrade kit for HPE StoreEver MSL tape libraries. It delivers 12TB native and up to 30TB compressed capacity per cartridge — the jump from LTO-7 to LTO-8 effectively doubles usable tape density, which translates directly into fewer cartridge swaps and lower media cost per terabyte on high-volume backup or archival workloads. The Fibre Channel interface suits environments where SAS connectivity isn't available or where the tape library is already integrated into an existing FC SAN fabric.
The Q6Q67A is designed for HPE StoreEver MSL-series modular tape libraries, including the MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL6480, and MSL8096. It is not a standalone drive — it requires installation into a compatible MSL chassis with an available drive bay. LTO-8 drives also support read/write of LTO-7 cartridges and read-only access to LTO-6 media, maintaining backward compatibility with prior-generation tape stock already in rotation. Verify your library firmware revision against HPE's compatibility matrix before installing; some MSL chassis require a firmware update to recognize LTO-8 drives.
Installation follows HPE's hot-plug drive replacement procedure for MSL libraries — the library must be taken offline before swapping the drive module, though the chassis itself does not need to be powered down in all configurations. Confirm your host bus adapter (HBA) supports the FC speed negotiation required by the LTO-8 drive, and ensure zoning is updated in the fabric if the drive presents as a new target. HPE recommends running a drive diagnostic and cartridge load test post-installation before returning the library to production.
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Compact 1/8 tape autoloader built around a single LTO-8 SAS drive and five 30TB data cartridges, delivering 240TB of raw storage capacity — or 150TB
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