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EH842A — Storage Datasheet

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— · STORAGE_HDD · 3.5_SATA_HDD
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SAS backplane supports SATA, not vice versa NL-SAS = SAS protocol at nearline (7.2K) speed — NOT SATA
Gen8 LFF tray ≠ Gen10 tray — different screw holes
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The TRANSPORT,MAGNETIC TAPE is a the manufacturer tape media or drive component used in enterprise backup, archival, and disaster recovery environments. Key specifications include buffer_size: 64.0 MEGABYTES, unit_design: RACK MOUNTED, overall_width: 8.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN, interface_type: SCSI, overall_height: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN, overall_length: 11.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 7025-01-581-4638, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
STORAGE_HDD→ 3.5_SATA_HDD→ EH842A
NSN: 7025-01-581-4638
FSC: 7025
CAGE: 28480 — HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY DBA HP (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
buffer_size64.0 MEGABYTES
unit_designRACK MOUNTED
overall_width8.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN
interface_typeSCSI
overall_height3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
overall_length11.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN
special_featuresCARBONITE ENCLOSURE; 5.25 IN. 1/2 H EXTERNAL FORM; 60MBPS (NATIVE)/120MBPS (COMPRESSED) DATA TRANSFER RATE; 400GB(NATIVE)/800GB(COMPRESSED) STORAGE GB
physical_tape_format_typeCARTRIDGE
part_name_assigned_by_controlling_agencyULTRIUM 920 SCSI EXTERNAL TAPE DRIVE
NSN7025-01-581-4638
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH — NL-SAS 7.2K EH842A OEM NL-SAS INTERFACE INTERPOSER SAS drive in SATA tray? Check board compatibility 3.5" (101.6 x 146mm) LFF 3.5" DRIVE | — | NL-SAS 7.2K NL-SAS uses SAS protocol at 7.2K RPM | SAS backplane supports SATA, not reverse Tray generation matters | Gen8 LFF tray differs from Gen10 TITLE LFF 3.5" DRIVE PN EH842A MFR OEM
KEY FEATURES
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INTERFACE TYPE: SCSI
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UNIT DESIGN: RACK MOUNTED
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BUFFER SIZE: 64.0 MEGABYTES
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PHYSICAL TAPE FORMAT TYPE: CARTRIDGE
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Long-term data archival and compliance retention
  • Offsite backup and disaster recovery
  • Air-gapped ransomware protection
  • Cold storage tier for infrequently accessed data
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
SPECIAL FEATURESCARBONITE ENCLOSURE; 5.25 IN. 1/2 H EXTERNAL FORM; 60MBPS (NATIVE)/120MBPS (COMPRESSED) DATA TRANSFER RATE; 400GB(NATIVE)/800GB(COMPRESSED) STORAGE GB
INTERFACE TYPESCSI
UNIT DESIGNRACK MOUNTED
OVERALL HEIGHT3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCYULTRIUM 920 SCSI EXTERNAL TAPE DRIVE
BUFFER SIZE64.0 MEGABYTES
PHYSICAL TAPE FORMAT TYPECARTRIDGE
OVERALL LENGTH11.600 INCHES NOMINAL IN
OVERALL WIDTH8.800 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SPECIAL FEATURESCARBONITE ENCLOSURE; 5.25 IN. 1/2 H EXTERNAL FORM; 60MBPS (NATIVE)/120MBPS (COMPRESSED) DATA TRANSFER RATE; 400GB(NATIVE)/800GB(COMPRESSED) STORAGE GB
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 5
EH842BCompatible
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SCSI-U320 External Tape Drive
compatible
443584-001Compatible
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SCSI-U320 External Tape Drive
compatible
BRSLA-0605-ACCompatible
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SCSI-U320 External Tape Drive
compatible
EH842-67201Compatible
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SCSI-U320 External Tape Drive
compatible
EH842-69201Compatible
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SCSI-U320 External Tape Drive
compatible
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 5
BRSLA-0605-ACSUBSTITUTE
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SCSI-U320 External Tape Drive
HPE
EH842-67201SUBSTITUTE
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SCSI-U320 External Tape Drive
HPE
EH842-69201SUBSTITUTE
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SCSI-U320 External Tape Drive
HPE
EH842BSUBSTITUTE
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SCSI-U320 External Tape Drive
HPE
443584-001SUBSTITUTE
HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920 SCSI-U320 External Tape Drive
HPE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is EH842A?
EH842A is a TRANSPORT,MAGNETIC TAPE. It is classified as a STORAGE_HDD (3.5_SATA_HDD).
What parts can replace EH842A?
There are 5 known substitutes for EH842A: EH842B, 443584-001, BRSLA-0605-AC and 2 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for EH842A?
EH842A is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 7025-01-581-4638. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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