1 Before you start
This guide describes how to install and operate the following HPE LTO Ultrium tape drives:
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HPE LTO-6 Ultrium 6250 internal and external tape drives
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HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 internal and external tape drives
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HPE LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 internal and external tape drives
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HPE LTO-3 Ultrium 920 internal and external tape drives
For a detailed product specification, see the HPE Tape Products website:
Figure 1 Front view of external tape drive
5. Tape LED
1. Cartridge door
6. Drive LED
2. On/Off switch (external drives only)
7. Ready LED
3. Encryption LED (LTO-6 and LTO-5 only)
8. Eject button
4. Clean LED
NOTE:
LTO-4 and earlier tape drives do not have an Encryption LED.
Which operating systems are supported?
LTO Ultrium drives can be connected to servers running under Windows®, Linux, UNIX, and
other major operating systems. For the most recent information about supported operating
systems, see the Data Agile BURA website:
http://www.hpe.com/storage/buracompatibility
Power specifications
For a detailed product specification, refer to the QuickSpecs available from the Tape Products
website:
Table 1 Power specifications
Earlier generation LTO Ultrium
half-height tape drives
LTO-5 Ultrium 3000
LTO-6 Ultrium 6250
13 Watts idle
7.5 Watts idle
4.5 Watts idle (hibernate)
Power
consumption
20 Watts typical
24 Watts typical
29 Watts typical (writing)
Which operating systems are supported?
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