Overview
 

The 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 DAT 40 USB drive is available to suit most environments, both as an internal and external stand-alone drive. It reads and writes DDS-4, DDS-3, and DDS-2 formats, making it compatible with many most legacyolder 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 20 GB native capacity on a single tape: Provides enough capacity for a small server or workstation.

Transfer rate of over 10GB/hr native: Backs up a whole cartridge worth of data in less than three hours.

HP StorageWorks 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, workstations, and rack-mount kits.

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: Helps make installation, management, and troubleshooting simple.

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
 

System features

Warranty

HP warrants that HP iSCSI Feature Pack software media will be free of physical defects for a period of ninety (90) days from delivery

Warranty options description

Standard 90-day software conformance warranty; 1 year of HP Software Support standard business hours/standard business days (includes software technical support and software product and documentation updates for HP iSCSI Feature Pack SKUs installed on HP Storage Server and NAS products running Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 operating system)

Service & support features

1-year of standard business hours / standard business days of software advisory and remedial software telephone support, new version license rights for HP iSCSI Feature Pack SKUs installed on HP Storage Server and NAS products running Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 operating system, and media and documentation distribution services from HP services.

Service & support options description

1-year of standard business hours / standard business days of software advisory and remedial software telephone support, new version license rights for HP iSCSI Feature Pack SKUs installed on HP Storage Server and NAS products running Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 operating system, and media and documentation distribution services from HP services

Features 01

Microsoft MMC-based management option, in addition to existing web-based management interface

Features 03

New HP ProLiant Storage Server platform support: DL100 G2 and DL350 G4p Storage Servers

Features 02

Additional iSCSI initiator support: Microsoft Windows v2, HP-UX (with ProLiant DL380 Storage Server only), and the HP NC370T Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter

 

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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