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Protect your small or medium business with the highest DAT backup capacity and performance available in a 160 GB tape drive with SAS interface for latest server connectivity.

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Protect your small or medium sized businesses, remote office or workgroup with the HP StorageWorks DAT 160 SAS Tape Drive offering the highest capacity and performance. It has the ability to store up to 160 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge at speeds of up to 50 GB/hr (assuming 2:1 data compression).

Low ongoing cost of ownership is provided through low-cost, durable DAT media and a two generation backward compatibility with DAT 72 and DAT 40 which delivers a seamless upgrade path from older drives.

The DAT 160 SAS Tape Drive is available with SAS interface, for latest server connectivity, in a choice of models including internal (which also fits in the 1U and 3U rack-mount kit) and external making it compatible with many server environments.

It comes complete with data and cleaning cartridges, HP Data Protector Express Single Server Edition software and its Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option (for single Windows, Linux or NetWare servers). The HP extensive testing program also verifies that HP DAT drives are compatible with a wide range of servers, operating systems and backup software.

HP DAT drives have a track record of reliability. The largest installed base of any tape technology means that small and medium sized business customers can have dependable backup and restore.

Features


Highest capacity and performance value in a DAT Tape Drive
HP StorageWorks DAT 160 SAS Tape Drive protects small or medium businesses with the highest DAT backup capacity available in a 160GB tape drive. It stores up to 160GB on a single cartridge, while backing up to 50GB/hr or one cartridge in 3 hours.

Cost effective, economical backup
Low-cost is driven by low-cost durable DAT media, and ongoing low-cost of ownership

Investment protection with reliable industry standard DDS technology
As the most popular backup technology of all time, DAT provides investment protection through a proven track record of reliability and with two generation backwards compatibility with DAT 40 and DAT 72

Native SAS interface
Native SAS interface for latest server connectivity

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. SAS, SCSI or USB 2.0 interfaces for universal plug and play.

Broad compatibility with a wide range of servers, operating systems, and backup software
Suits almost every operating environment
(For latest information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/connect).

HP One Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) solution
Restores your entire ProLiant system at the touch of a button without the need for system disks or software CDs. (For the latest information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/OBDR).

HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools
Helps make installation, management, and troubleshooting simple.
(http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools)

Complete solution with media and fully functional software in the box
Provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution that includes DAT 160 tape media, cleaning cartridge, and HP Data Protector Express Single Server Edition software, to allow users to protect their data without any additional purchases.





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