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AG493A - HP 100 / 200GB Ultrium-232 LTO-1 SCSI Tape Drive
- Native Capacity: 100 GB
- Compressed Capacity: 200 GB
- Interface: SCSI
- Technology: LTO-1 Ultrium-232
- Form Factor: External
- Data Transfer Rate (Native): 10 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed): 20 MB/s
- Average Seek Time: 45 seconds
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- External Tape Drive
- Capacity (Native)
- 100 GB
- Capacity (Compressed)
- 200 GB
- Interface
- SCSI
- Technology
- LTO-1 Ultrium-232
- Form Factor
- External
Product details
The HP AG493A is an external Ultrium-232 LTO-1 SCSI tape drive, offering a native capacity of 100GB and a compressed capacity of 200GB per tape. It utilizes the SCSI interface for connectivity, making it suitable for backup and archiving solutions in various server environments. This drive provides a reliable and cost-effective method for data protection.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | External Tape Drive |
| Capacity (Native) | 100 GB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 200 GB |
| Interface | SCSI |
| Technology | LTO-1 Ultrium-232 |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | External |
| Read/Write Speed (Native) | 10 MB/s |
| Read/Write Speed (Compressed) | 20 MB/s |
| Average Seek Time | 45 seconds |
| MTBF | 100,000 hours |
Description
The HP AG493A, also known as the Ultrium-232 LTO-1 SCSI Tape Drive, is designed for robust data backup and archival needs. It leverages the LTO-1 technology, providing a significant storage capacity of 100GB natively and up to 200GB when compressed. This makes it an efficient solution for managing growing data volumes in small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise environments. The drive connects via a SCSI interface, ensuring broad compatibility with a wide range of servers and storage systems. Its external form factor allows for easy installation and integration without requiring internal chassis modifications. The AG493A is built for reliability and performance, offering a dependable option for safeguarding critical business data against loss or corruption. Key features include a fast data transfer rate of 10 MB/s native (20 MB/s compressed) and an average seek time of 45 seconds, enabling quick backups and restores. The drive is designed for continuous operation and features error correction capabilities to ensure data integrity. With its LTO-1 compliance, it also offers backward read compatibility with LTO-1 media, further enhancing its utility.
Condition: Refurbished
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