HP Smart Buy StorageWorks DAT72 SCSI Internal Tape Drive Bundled with 4x HP DAT72 72GB 170m Data Cartridges - AG511A
The DAT 72 delivers a capacity of 72 GB on a single data cartridge. The StorageWorks DAT 72 tape drive is the perfect choice for small and medium businesses, remote offices, and workgroups.Learn more about the product
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The industry leading HP StorageWorks DAT 72 SCSI Tape Drive provides an optimum balance of dependable backup capacity and low cost of ownership for small and medium businesses, remote offices, and workgroups. The DAT 72 delivers a capacity of 72 GB on a single data cartridge and a transfer rate of 23 GB/hr (assuming a 2:1 compression ratio). This drive reads and writes DAT 72, DDS-4, and DDS-3 formats, making it the perfect upgrade from earlier generations of DDS.
The HP StorageWorks DAT 72 SCSI Tape Drive comes in a choice of models -- internal (which also fits in the 1U and 3U rack-mount kit), external, and offline hot-swap array module ( which fits into the Tape Array 5300) -- to suit most environments. Now 100% RoHS compliant and featuring SCSI-3 Ultra 160 interface, the DAT 72 tape drive is also available with a native USB 2.0 interface.
Features & Benefits
Includes HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Single Server Edition backup/recovery software: Provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution that includes disaster recovery capabilities.
Reliable Industry standard DDS technology: As the most popular server backup technology of all time, DAT offers a proven track record of reliability and assured investment protection.
Lowest media price of any tape technology: Low cost backup solution and ongoing low cost of ownership.
SCSI Interface: For customers requiring SCSI connectivity, the drive features a native SCSI-3 Ultra 160 interface.
Up to 36 GB native capacity on a single tape: Provides enough capacity for a small server or workstation.
Transfer rate of over 10GB/hr native: Backs up a whole cartridge worth of data in less than four hours.
HP StorageWorks One Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR): Restores your entire system at the touch of a button without the need for system disks or software CDs.
Small, half-height form factor and choice of models: Flexibility to suit most environments, available as external or internal models to fit servers, workstations, and rack-mount kits.
Broad compatibility with a wide range of servers, operating systems, and backup software: Suits almost every operating environment.
HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools: Helps make installation, management, and troubleshooting simple.
General
Device Type
Tape drive - DAT
Recording Standard
DAT-72
Enclosure Type
Internal
Interface Type
SCSI
Enclosure Color
Carbon
Width
5.7 in
Depth
6.1 in
Height
1.6 in
Weight
2.2 lbs
Storage Removable
Type
DAT - 5.25" x 1/2H
Capacity
36 GB (native) / 72 GB (compressed)
Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write)
DDS-3, DDS-4
Recording Standard
DDS-3, DDS-4, DAT 72
Data Transfer Rate (native)
3.2 MBps ( 11.3 GBph )
Data Transfer Rate (compressed)
6.4 MBps ( 22.5 GBph )
Average Seek / Access Time
68 sec
Buffer Size
8 MB
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces
1 x Ultra160 SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68)
Compatible Bays
1 x front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
Miscellaneous
Media Included Qty
4
Included Accessories
Cleaning cartridge
Cables Included
SCSI cable
MTBF
125,000 hour(s)
Compatible with Windows 7
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