Meeting the needs of small businesses, remote office or workgroup with the HP StorageWorks DAT 40 SCSI Tape Drive providing entry-level price and performance with up to 40 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 DDS-3 (DAT 24) and DDS-2 delivers a seamless upgrade path from older drives.
The DAT 40 SCSI Tape Drive is available with SCSI connectivity in a choice of models including 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)–making it compatible with virtually any server environment.
The HP StorageWorks DAT 40 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 40 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 40GB compressed capacity on a single DAT 40 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 23GB/hr
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Backs up a whole cartridge worth of data in around 2 hours
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 backward compatibility with DDS3 (DAT 24) and DDS2
Lowest media price of any tape technology
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Low-cost backup solution and ongoing low-cost of ownership
Native SCSI interface
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Native SCSI-3 option for legacy SCSI systems
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. (Visit http://www.hp.com/go/obdr for latest information)
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 40 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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