Overview
 

The HP StorageWorks DAT 24 USB Tape Drive provides a dependable, value-line data protection solution for smaller servers and workstations. With its economical price, the DAT 24 drive (DDS-3 format) provides exceptional value with a compressed capacity of 24 GB and a transfer speed greater than 11GB/hr (assuming 2:1 data compression).

The HP StorageWorks DAT 24 USB Tape Drive is 100% RoHS compliant and features a native USB 2.0 interface providing universal plug-and-play connectivity and a setup time of less than 60 seconds.

The DAT 24 USB comes in a choice of models -- internal and external -- to suit most environments. It reads and writes DDS-3 and DDS-2 formats, making it compatible with many older tape drives.

Features
 

Native USB 2.0 Interface: Provides two major customer benefits: 1) works on more servers with universal USB 2.0 plug-and-play connectivity and 2) saves time and money with an easy setup taking less than 60 seconds.

Lowest media price of any tape technology: Low-cost backup solution and ongoing low-cost of ownership.

Reliable industry standard DDS technology: As the most popular server backup technology of all time, DAT offers a proven track record of reliability and assured investment protection.

Up to 12 GB native capacity on a single tape: Provides enough capacity for a small server or workstation.

Transfer rate of over 5.4 GB/hr native: Backs up a whole cartridge worth of data in less than three hours.

HP One Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR): Restores your entire system at the touch of a button without the need for system disks or software CDs. (Visit http://www.hp.com/go/connect for latest information).

Small, half-height form-factor and choice of models: Flexibility to suit most environments, available as external or internal models to fit servers and workstations.

Broad compatibility with a wide range of servers, operating systems, and backup software: Suits almost every operating environment (Visit http://www.hp.com/go/connect for latest information).

HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools utilities: Helps make installation, management, and troubleshooting simple (Visit http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools).

Includes HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Single Server Edition backup/recovery software: Provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution that includes disaster recovery capabilities.

Specifications
 

Recording Technology

DDS-3

Compressed Capacity *

24 GB

Sustained Transfer Rate (compressed) *

10.8 GB/hr

Buffer Size

2 MB

Interface

USB 2.0

Form Factor

5.25 inch half-height

WORM Capability

No

 

Business Value
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Combines the reliability and cost-effectiveness of DAT with the universal plug-and-play capabilities of the USB 2.0 interface providing an ideal backup solution for small servers and workstations.

 

 

 

 

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