HP StorageWorks DAT 72 Quickspecs

QuickSpecs
Overview
HP StorageWorks DAT 72 tape
drive for ProLiant and
AlphaServer systems
HP StorageWorks DAT 72 tape
drive for Open Connect
Feature List
Product Description
Customer benefits include
DA-11597 World Wide — Version 3 — June 17, 2003
Internal (DAT 72i), Worldwide (Carbon)
External (DAT 72e), NA (Carbon)
External (DAT 72e), Intl (Carbon)
3U Rackmount Kit, Worldwide (No drives included. Accommodates up to 4 internal
DDS drives)
Internal (DAT 72i), Worldwide (Carbon)
External (DAT 72e), Worldwide (Carbon)
Array Module (DAT 72m) – Field Integrated (Flint)
Array Module (DAT 72m) – Factory Integrated (Flint)
NOTE: Array modules fit in to HP Tape Array 5300 (C7508A or C7508AZ for factory
fitted).
HP StorageWorks DAT 72 tape drive, Trade Ready (No markings on front panel),
Worldwide (Flint. No markings on front panel, no learning products, software, cables)
Product specifications apply to all branded HP ProLiant, AlphaServers and Open Connect variants with the
exception of front panel colors, which vary.
The Trade Ready drive has no markings on the front panel, no learning products, no software, and a two year
warranty and is sold into the hardware integrator market.
HBAs for open connect variants see table on pages 8 - 9 or go to
36 GB native capacity on a single tape, 72 GB at 2:1 compression
3 MB/s data transfer rate (native), 6 MB/s at 2:1 compression
Internal, external, rackmount and Trade Ready configurations
The HP StorageWorks DAT 72 tape drive is the fifth generation of HP's popular DDS tape format, delivering a
capacity of 72 GB * on a single HP DDS data cartridge (C8010A). Reinforcing HP's leadership position in the
tape market, it builds on the success of four previous generations of DDS drive technology providing
unprecedented levels of capacity, reliability and cost of ownership. The StorageWorks DAT 72 tape drive is the
ideal choice for small and medium businesses, remote offices or workgroups.
* Assuming 2:1 compression ratio.
High capacity storage – typically 72 GB on a single cartridge (2:1 compression)
Fast performance – allows backup at a rate of 21.6 GB/hour (2:1 compression)
Investment protection – The drive is read and write compatible with both DDS-3 and DDS-4 media enabling
customers to restore older data if required and protect their existing investment in media.
Very high reliability of both the tape drive and media
Very low cost media
OBDR - quick, reliable and simply restores the entire system just by inserting the most recent backup tape
and pushing one button on the tape drive
Branded variants (internal, external and array modules) include a full single user copy of TapeWare software
with disaster recovery option
HP StorageWorks DAT 72 Tape Drive
http://www.hp.com/go/connect
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