Protect your business, remote office, or workgroup with HP DAT Tape Drives that offer the capability of storing up to 160 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge at speeds of up to 50 GB/hr (assuming 2:1 data compression). You can achieve low ongoing cost of ownership by using inexpensive, durable DAT media with backward compatibility, which delivers a seamless upgrade path from older drives.

HP DAT Tape Drives are available in several capacity points (160 GB and 72 GB) and interface types (SCSI, SAS, and USB), making them compatible with virtually any server environment. DAT Tape Drives come complete with data and cleaning cartridge, and HP Storage Library and Tape Tools.

Key features and benefitsHigh-performance backup solution that fits most environments

Up to 160 GB compressed capacity: Provides a balance of price and performance for small and medium business environments and enterprise workgroups. HP DAT 160 Tape Drives can store up to 160 GB on a single cartridge, backing up to 50 GB/hr on a single DAT 160 cartridge in around three hours.

Flexibility to suit most environments: Comes as external or internal models to fit servers, workstations, and rack-mount kits. Different DAT generations support SAS, SCSI, or USB interfaces for universal plug and play (see table on page 3 for more details).

Compatible with almost every operating environment: Visit us on the Web for the latest information on HP Backup Compatibility. hp.com/storage/spock

Hardware-based data encryption: Helps prevent unauthorized access of tape media (lost or stolen cartridges).

Reduced backup costs Economical backup: Durable and competitively priced DAT media

reduces cost of ownership.

Investment protection: Provides investment protection through a proven track record of reliability and backward compatibility of DAT drives.

Complete backup solution HP One-Button Disaster Recovery: Restores your entire ProLiant

system at the touch of a button without the need for system disks or software CDs. Visit HP One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) Solution for the latest information. hp.com/go/OBDR

Complete solution to protect your data: Provides a complete, easy-to-use backup solution that includes DAT media, cleaning cartridge, to allow users to protect their data without any additional purchases.

HP Storage Library and Tape Tools: Helps make installation, management, and troubleshooting simple. hp.com/support/tapetools

HP DDS/DAT Data CartridgesWith an installed base of more than 19 million drives, DDS/DAT is one of the worlds most popular tape storage formats. The latest generation of this simple and successful format is delivered by the HP DAT 160 tape storage solution, providing a 50 GB/hr transfer rate and up to 160 GB capacity on a single cartridge.

New manufacturing and recording technologies have created a tough, lightweight, high-capacity, high-performance media that more than measures up to the uncompromising storage demands of todays dynamic, risk-aware businesses. DDS/DAT provides a reliable, low-cost, and easy-to-use backup solution for small-to medium-sized businesses to meet increasing storage demands and compliance criteria. A Storage Media Kit is also available, providing a complete tape media solution in one easy-to-buy product. hp.com/go/storagemedia/dds

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Protect your small and medium business to balance performance and priceHP DAT Tape Drives and media

HP DAT 72 Tape Drive

HP DAT 160 Tape Drive

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HP DAT 72 Tape Drive HP DAT 160 Tape Drive

Models available Internal half-height DAT 72 SCSI tape drive, 36 GB native capacity, carbon

External DAT 72 SCSI tape drive, 36 GB native capacity, carbon

Half-height offline hot-swap DAT 72 SCSI tape drive for HP Tape Array 5300, 36 GB native capacity, carbon

Internal half-height DAT 72 native USB 2.0 tape drive, 36 GB native capacity, carbon

External DAT 72 native USB 2.0 tape drive, 36 GB native capacity, carbon

DAT 72 USB in a 1U rack-mount kit

Internal half-height DAT 160 SAS tape drive, 80 GB native capacity, carbon

External half-height DAT 160 SAS tape drive, 80 GB native capacity, carbon

Internal half-height DAT 160 SCSI tape drive, 80 GB native capacity, carbon (with SCSI Ultra 160 connectivity for legacy systems)

External half-height DAT 160 SCSI tape drive, 80 GB native capacity, carbon

Half-height offline hot-swap DAT 160 SCSI tape drive for HP Tape Array 5300, 80 GB native capacity, carbon

Internal half-height DAT 160 USB tape drive, 80 GB native capacity, carbon

External half-height DAT 160 USB tape drive, 80 GB native capacity, carbonDAT 160 USB tape drive in 1U rack-mount kit

Technical specifications

Recording technology DAT DAT

Buffer size 8 MB included 16 MB included

Capacity 72 GB compressed 2:1 maximum 160 GB compressed 2:1 maximum

Transfer rate 21.6 GB/hrmaximum, compressed 2:1

49.3 GB/hrmaximum, compressed 2:1

Host interface Ultra160 LVD SCSIUSB 2.0

Ultra160 LVD SCSIUSB 2.0

Encryption capabilityNo

3 Gb/sec SASNo

WORM capability No Yes

Form factor 5.25-inch half-height 5.25-inch half-height

Cartridge type HP DAT 72 GB Data Cartridge HP DAT 160 GB Data Cartridge

Warranty Three-year, next-day, partsexchange, limited warranty, plus9x5 phone support

Three-year, next-day, partsexchange, limited warranty, plus9x5 phone support

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Learn moreFor reliable data protection and a cost-effective backup solution, visit hp.com/go/dat.

HP ServicesHP Technology Servicesconsultants and support experts to solve your most complex infrastructure problems. We help keep your business running, no matter what. Boost availability and avoid downtime; trust our expertise to enhance your HP solution.

Partner with HP to boost availability and avoid costly downtime by mitigating technology-related business risks. To help take the worry out of deploying, supporting, and managing your HP DAT Tape Drives storage solution, weve designed a portfolio of service options that are as flexible, scalable, and affordable as our storage.

Choose the right level of support, deployment and integration services

HP support recommendations are designed to help you enhance technology operations and lower riskand make it easier for you to seek the right balance between affordability and service-level commitments. Depending on your individual support needs, choose from three levels of care that cover the entire lifecycle to better address your needsOptimized Care, Standard Care, and Basic Care. If none of our support recommendations meet your needs, we can tailor a service solution for your unique support requirements. Only HP brings together deep expertise, proactive and business critical support and a strong partner networktogether with, a full set of infrastructure services designed to power a Converged Infrastructure.

Recommended Services

Optimized CareDelivers best performance and stability through deployment and proactive management practicesInstallation: Basic Hardware installation onlySupport: HP Proactive Care 24x7 plus 20 Proactive Select ServiceAdditional Options: HP Proactive Care Personalized Support; plus, user selectable quantities of HP Personalized Support Additional Days and 10 HP Proactive Select credits per year

Standard Caremaintains high level of uptime, along with expert help to cut the cost and complexity of implementation and supportInstallation: Basic Hardware installation onlyHP Proactive Care 24x7; Plus, 10 HP Proactive Select credits per yearAdditional Option: HP Proactive Care Personalized Support; plus, user selectable quantities of HP Personalized Support Additional Days and 10 HP Proactive Select credits per year

Basic CareMinimum recommended support Installation: Basic Hardware installation onlySupport: Support Plus 24 plus 10 Proactive Selects Additional options: 10 HP Proactive Select credits per year

Related Services

HP Data migration services: HP expertise and tools help you migrate data across your data center or around the globe. Take the burden of migration off your shoulders and put it in the capable hands of expert HP storage migration consultants. http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA3-0774ENW.pdf

HP Proactive Select: Accelerate the ROI of your technology investmentHP Proactive Select is a flexible way to purchase services to fit your particular environment or situation. Working with an HP Account Support Manager, you select a package of services, from a wide range of proactive services offered by HP spanning many technologies and processessuch as onsite firmware upgrades, health checks, assessments, and education. http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA2-3842ENW.pdf

To learn more on HP Storage Services, please contact your HP sales representative or HP Authorized Channel Partner: hp.com/services/storage.

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