HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium tape drives incorporate LTO tape drive technology, capable of storing 15 TB per cartridge and offering HPE TapeAssure for manageability, hardware-based data encryption, and HPE StoreOpen with LTFS for user-friendliness and outstanding performance. With HPE TapeAssure, customers can trust in the security of their data. The software monitors drive and media usage, operational performance, and provides information on lifespan and condition for both drive and media. The hardware-based encryption (AES 256-bit) ensures easily activatable security, protecting the most confidential data and preventing unauthorized access to tape cartridges. The Linear Tape File System (LTFS) is an open format for storing data on tape, making tapes self-describing and file-based from the fifth LTO generation onward. The exclusive HPE feature for data rate adjustment supports data transfer rates of up to 300 MB/s (native) and further optimizes performance by adapting to the speed of the host system, ensuring uninterrupted drive streaming and enhanced tape performance.