QuickSpecs

DAT 40 SCSI Array Module
NOTE: DAT 40 array modules fit into the HP Tape Array 5300 (C7508B).
NOTE: 0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order if factory
integration is indicated.
C7497C
DAT 40 USB Tape Drive DAT 40 USB Internal Tape Drive
NOTE: 0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order if factory
integration is indicated.
DW022A
DAT 40 USB External Tape Drive DW023A
Key Features Based on industry-standard DDS technology -- the most popular server backup technology of all
time, providing customers will all the benefits of an open standard including better pricing, wider
availability and faster development cycles
Proven reliability -- HP has increased reliability specifications for HP DAT drives based on real field
data. Mean-Time-Between-Failure rates (MTBF) are now more than 1 million hours at a typical
duty cycle of 12%
Low-cost of ownership - Lowest media price (in $/GB) of any tape backup technology
Up to 80GB native capacity on a single tape -- 160GB at 2:1 compression -- with DAT 160 tape
drive
Up to 6.9 MB/s* native data transfer rate -- 13.8 MB/s* with 2:1 compression -- with DAT 160
tape drives * Where 1KB = 1,000 Bytes
Plug and play -- USB 2.0 interface available for on all drives provides universal native plug-and-
play capability and enabling customers to be ready for backup in less than 60 seconds straight out
of the box
SCSI interface also available to enable SCSI system connectivity if required
Flexibility of solutions through a wide choice of models - internal, external, USB, offline hot-swap
array module, and rack-mount configurations
Small size drives and media for easy physical storage -- small, half-height 3.5-inch form-factor
Low ongoing maintenance -- automatic head cleaning minimizes the need for cleaning. Intelligent
cleaning monitors the performance of the drive and cleans accordingly when a cleaning tape is
loaded
Dependable disaster recovery -- HP StorageWorks One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) for
Proliant Systems restores your entire system at the touch of a button
Supporting tools -- HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools included with the drive to make
installation, performance tuning and trouble-shooting even easier
Broad compatibility with a wide range of servers, operating systems, and backup software
Includes HP Data Protector Express Single Server Edition software and its Bare Metal Disaster
Recovery option, see http://www.hp.com/go/dataprotectorexpress/sse .
Customer Benefits Dependable : a long track record of proven reliability
Easy : supports One-Button Disaster Recovery, simply the easiest way to restore data in the event of
a disaster
Affordable: inexpensive media contributes to an exceptionally low cost of ownership
Manageable : includes superior management capabilities that makes it easy to install, use and
support
Low-maintenance : automatic head cleaning system reduces the need for cleaning
Well-connected : compatible with leading operating systems, backup software and servers
Future-proof : the tape technology with an illustrious past also has a solid roadmap for the future
Complete : comes with an easy-to-use backup solution that includes disaster recovery capabilities
QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks DAT Drives
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