User manual
Supports up to four SAS-based, half-height tape drives (DAT 160 SAS, DAT 320 SAS,
Ultrium 448 SAS, Ultrium 920 SAS, Ultrium 1760 SAS, Ultrium 3000 SAS) or two SAS-
based, full-height tape drives (Ultrium 1840 SAS, Ultrium 3280 SAS)
Includes new ease-of-use features for easier integration and management of HP tape
devices
Supports up to four separate SAS channels for connectivity to four separate servers or four
separate HBA ports. Top access and removable drive trays allow customers to slide unit out
of rack for easier access to tape drives
Customer Benefits
Small footprint allows the customer to consolidate external storage needs within a high-density form factor.
Scalability allows customers to add tape drives and migrate to new tape drive technologies that meet their capacity
and performance needs as their storage requirements change.
Support of multiple tape drive technologies as well as RDX removable hard disk drive technology, which reduces risk
and protect customers' investments.
Support of multiple interfaces including SCSI, SAS, and USB.
Latching switch for all 3U and 1U Rack-mount kits allows auto restart after power has been interrupted and restored
New ease-of-use features increase the customer's efficiency in configuring, integrating, and managing external
storage devices.
Affordable pricing allows customer to match their level investment in storage to their current or future business needs.
Thoroughly tested and qualified with HP ProLiant, HP Integrity and AlphaServer platforms and industry leading
software, resulting in easier installation and fewer problems.
Family Comparison
1U Rack-mount Kit 3U Rack-mount Kit
Maximum Capacity
(compressed)
3.2 TB (SCSI)
6 TB (SAS)
1 TB (USB)
6.4 TB (SCSI)
12 TB (SAS)
Maximum Number of Drives
2 half-height 4 half-height
or
2 full-height
Drives Supported
RDX 160
RDX 320
RDX 500
RDX 1TB
DAT 72
DAT 160
DAT 320
Ultrium 232
Ultrium 448
Ultrium 920
Ultrium 1760
Ultrium 300
Half-Height Devices:
DAT 72
DAT 160
DAT 320
Ultrium 232
Ultrium 448
Ultrium 920
Ultrium 1760
Ultrium 3000
Full-Height Devices:
Ultrium 960
Ultrium 1840
Ultrium 3280
Interface
SCSI (LVD/SE), 6Gb SAS, USB
SCSI (LVD/SE), 6Gb SAS
High-Availability Features
None None
QuickSpecs
HP Rack-mount Kits
Features
DA - 10854 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 65 — 10.5.2012
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