HP LTO-3 HH Datasheet Download Page 2

Native capacity/transfer rates quoted unless otherwise stated. All brand and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical information is subject to
change without notice. Copyright © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.

Specifications

Capacity

400GB native, typically 800GB with hardware 

data compression

Recording format

Logical recording format:

LTO Ultrium 3, LTO Ultrium 2 and LTO Ultrium 1 (read)

Recording technology:

16 channel PRML linear serpentine recording on half-inch 

tape media

Performance

Data compression:

LTO-DC dual mode compression (enhanced version of ALDC)

Memory buffer:

128MB

Data rate matching

Dynamically variable adaptive tape speed to match host 

data rate from 26-60MB/sec (native)

Interface:

Ultra-320 SCSI Wide (native), Serial Attached SCSI 3Gbps

Sustained transfer rate:

Up to 60MB/sec native (216GB/hr)

Up to 120MB/sec compressed (432GB/hr)

Burst transfer rate:

320 MB/s (with Ultra 320 SCSI Wide Bus)

Data access speed:

70 seconds typical from beginning of media

Tape speed:

5.0 metres per second (rewind speed)

Media

LTO Ultrium 3 800GB (compressed) data cartridge

Reliability

MTFB:

250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle

Corrected error rate:

1 in 1 x 10 17 bits read

Loading mechanism:

Powered load with precision eject

Head life:

60,000 hours

Power requirements

Idle:

13 Watts

Typical:

20 Watts

Maximum:

33 Watts

Power supply/required (int):

5V DC, 2.5A; 12V, 0.7A

Temperature

Temperature range:

Operating: 50° F to 95° F (10° C to 40° C) 
at a minimum of 6CFM airflow
Storage: -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C)

Non-condensing
humidity range:

Operating: 20 to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Storage: 10 to 95% RH (non-condensing)

Standards Compliance

CSA Certification to C22.2, No.60950 (cCSAus), 
TÜV EN60950 (IEC 60950), CE Declaration of Conformity,
FCC 47 CFR Parts 15, NOM, VCCI, C-TICK, RRL, BSMI,
GOSH CB Certificate and Report (IEC 60950)

Physical characteristics

Form factor:

5.25-inch wide, half-height

Dimensions (h x w x d):

1.6 x 5.7 x 8.1 inches (4.1 x 14.5 x 20.6 cm)

Weight:

3.2 lbs (1.45 KG)

Ordering information

PD000A:

HP LTO Ultrium 3 half-height format SCSI tape drive

PD005A:

HP LTO Ultrium 3 half-height format SAS tape drive

C7972A:

HP LTO Ultrium 800GB (compressed) RW data cartridge

C7973W:

HP LTO Ultrium 800GB (compressed) WORM data cartridge

Key features and benefits

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High Value:

High capacity combined with 

low media and drive cost delivers an 
exceptionally low cost of ownership.

Compact:

Half-height form factor saves 

space and fits in a wide variety of servers, 
workstations and autoloaders.

Dependable:

Incorporates high reliability 

in a robust drive with high standards of 
data integrity.

Backup more data in less time:

HP’s fastest 

half-height LTO Ultrium drive with 216GB per
hour transfer rate and 400GB per cartridge
capacity. Performance optimized by unique
dynamic Data Rate Matching feature.

Well connected:

Compatible with leading 

operating systems, backup software 
and servers.

Investment protection:

Backward compatible with

LTO Ultrium 1 & 2 media. Delivers compelling
migration path that will double in capacity 
every generation.

HP 

LTO

Ultrium3 Tape Drive – Half-height

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