HP StorageWorks DAT 40 USB Tape Drive is a dependable entry-level backup solution for smaller servers and workstations. This DDS-4 tape drive stores 40 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge at a rate of 23 GB/hr (assuming 2:1 data compression), providing an ideal balance between capacity and performance. The HP StorageWorks DAT 40 USB Tape Drive features a native USB 2.0 interface providing plug and play simplicity; the hardware can be ready for backup in less than 60 seconds, straight out of the box. The drive reads and writes DDS-4, DDS-3, and DDS-2 formats, making it compatible with many most legacy older drives. The One Touch recovery Button on the DAT USB Tape makes restoring your information a breeze. This option allows you to minimize wasted time on recovery efforts do to information corruption or server down time.
Features
Capacity: 20 GB (native) / 40 GB (compressed)
Interface Type: HI-Speed USB
Data Transfer Rate: 3 MBps (native) / 6 MBps (compressed)
Media Type: DAT
Recording Standard: DDS-2, DDS-3, DDS-4
OS Required: Linux, Microsoft Windows
Compatibility: HP ProLiant DL100 Storage Server, HP ProLiant DL140 G2, HP ProLiant DL145 G2, HP ProLiant DL320 G3, HP ProLiant DL360 G4, HP ProLiant DL380 G4, HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server, HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server External SATA Model, HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server SAN Storage Model, HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server with MSA 20, HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Storage Server with MSA 30, HP ProLiant DL385, HP ProLiant DL580 G3, HP ProLiant DL585, HP ProLiant DL760 G2, HP ProLiant ML110 G2, HP ProLiant ML150 G2, HP ProLiant ML350 G4, HP ProLiant ML350 G4 Storage Server, HP ProLiant ML350 G4 Storage Server Base Model, HP ProLiant ML350 G4 Storage Server Int SCSI Storage Model, HP ProLiant ML370 G4, HP ProLiant ML370 G4 Storage Server, HP ProLiant ML370 G4 Storage Server Base Model, HP ProLiant ML370 G4 Storage Server High Performance Model, HP ProLiant ML370 G4 Storage Server Int SCSI Storage Model, HP ProLiant ML570 G3, HP Workstation Xw4200, HP Workstation Xw4300, HP Workstation Xw6200, HP Workstation Xw8200, HP Workstation Xw9300
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