The HPE StoreEver LTO - 6 Ultrium 6250 External Tape Drive is a refurbished storage solution designed for efficient data management. With a native capacity of 2.50 TB and a compressed capacity of 6.25 TB, this tape drive utilizes 6Gb/s SAS connectivity for fast data transfer rates of up to 168.94 MB/s natively and 422.34 MB/s when compressed. Its external form factor, measuring 5.25" in width and 1/2H in height, makes it suitable for various setups. The drive supports linear serpentine recording and features hardware data encryption for enhanced security, ensuring that sensitive data remains protected. Additionally, it is compatible with WORM (Write Once Read Many) technology, making it ideal for archiving and compliance purposes.