Protect your small or medium business, remote office or workgroup with the HP StorageWorks DAT 72 Tape Drive providing a balance of price and performance with up to 72 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge at speeds of up to 23 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 40 and DAT 24 delivers a seamless upgrade path from older drives.
The DAT 72 USB Tape Drive is available with a native USB interface for universal plug-and-play connectivity in a choice of models including internal (which also fits in the 1U) and external drives — making it compatible with virtually any server environment.
The HP StorageWorks DAT 72 comes complete with data and cleaning cartridge, HP Data Protector Express Single Server Edition software and its Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option (for single Windows, Linux or NetWare servers), and HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (our comprehensive suite of tape drive management utilities). HP’s extensive testing program also ensures that HP DAT drives are compatible with a wide range of servers, operating systems and backup software.
HP’s DAT 72 boasts a track record of reliability and with the largest installed base of any tape technology small and medium business customers can be assured of dependable backup and restore.
Features
Up to 70 GB compressed capacity on a single DAT 72 tape
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Provides a balance of price and performance for small and medium business environments and enterprise workgroups
Transfer rate of up to 23 GB/hr
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Low-cost backup solution and ongoing low-cost of ownership
Reliable industry standard DDS technology
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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 24
Lowest media price of any tape technology
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Low-cost backup solution and ongoing low-cost of ownership
Native USB 2.0 interface
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Native USB 2.0 for plug-and-play connectivity without a host-bus-adapter to save time and money with an easy setup taking around 60 seconds
Small, half-height form factor and choice of models
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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
HP StorageWorks One Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR)
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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)
Complete solution with media and fully functional software in the box
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Provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution that includes DAT 72 media, cleaning cartridge, and HP Data Protector Express Single Server Edition software, to enable users to protect their data straight away.
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