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242896-001 - Compaq 4/8GB DDS-2 4MM DAT 5.25-inch Internal Tape Drive
- Technology: DDS-2 (4mm DAT)
- Native Capacity: 4GB
- Compressed Capacity: 8GB (2:1)
- Media Type: 4mm DAT tape
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch Internal
- Interface: SCSI (likely, common for this era)
- Designed for reliable data backup and archiving
- Suitable for legacy server systems
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Product Overview
The Compaq 242896-001 is an internal tape drive utilizing DDS-2 technology, offering 4GB native storage capacity and up to 8GB with 2:1 compression. It uses 4mm DAT (Digital Audio Tape) media and features a 5.25-inch form factor, designed for reliable data backup in older server environments.
Technical Information
| Technology | DDS-2 |
| Native Capacity | 4GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 8GB |
Additional Specifications
| Media Type | 4mm DAT |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch Internal |
| Drive Type | Internal Tape Drive |
Product Description
The Compaq 242896-001 is an internal tape drive that utilizes the DDS-2 (Digital Data Storage) technology, a popular standard for tape backup in its era. This drive is designed to work with 4mm DAT cartridges, offering a native storage capacity of 4GB, which can be doubled to 8GB when employing 2:1 data compression. This capacity was suitable for backing up small to medium-sized servers and workstations prevalent during the time of its release. Featuring a standard 5.25-inch form factor, this internal drive is intended for installation within the drive bays of desktop computers or rackmount servers. While the interface is not explicitly stated in the title, DDS drives of this generation typically employed a SCSI interface for connectivity, providing reasonable data transfer speeds for backup operations. Its primary purpose is to provide a reliable method for data archiving and disaster recovery. This Compaq tape drive represents a solution for environments that may still rely on legacy hardware or require compatibility with DDS-2 media. It is built for the task of sequential data storage, making it efficient for full system backups or archival purposes. For users maintaining older infrastructure, the 242896-001 offers a way to continue performing essential data protection tasks.
