HPE StoreEver LTO Ultrium tape drives span eight generations of LTO tape drive technology, can store 30 TB per cartridge, and offer hardware-based data encryption as well as HPE StoreOpen with LTFS for user-friendliness and outstanding performance. The hardware-based encryption (AES 256-bit) provides easily activated security features to ensure that the most confidential data is protected and unauthorized access to tape cartridges is prevented. The Linear Tape File System (LTFS) is an open format for storing data on tape, making tapes self-explanatory and file-based from the fifth LTO generation onward. The exclusive data rate adjustment feature supports native data transfer rates of up to 300 MB/s and further optimizes performance by adapting to the host system's speed – ensuring uninterrupted drive streaming and enhanced tape performance.