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C1528J - HP Dat 8 Tape Drive
- Technology: DDS-2 (DAT)
- Model: DAT 8
- Native Capacity: 4GB
- Compressed Capacity: 8GB
- Form Factor: Internal
- Interface: SCSI
- Designed for small server and workstation backup
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Product Overview
The HP C1528J is a DAT 8 tape drive, a compact internal tape backup solution. It offers a native capacity of 4GB and a compressed capacity of 8GB, making it suitable for smaller servers or workstations requiring basic backup functionality. The drive utilizes a SCSI interface for connectivity.
Technical Information
| Tape Technology | DDS-2 (DAT) |
| Drive Model | DAT 8 |
| Native Capacity | 4GB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 8GB |
| Form Factor | Internal |
| Interface | SCSI |
Product Description
The HP C1528J, also known as the DAT 8 tape drive, is an internal backup solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses and workstations. It employs the DDS-2 (Digital Data Storage) format, which was a popular standard for tape backup in its era, offering a balance of capacity, performance, and reliability for its target market. This drive provides a native storage capacity of 4GB, which can be doubled to 8GB when using hardware data compression. While modest by today's standards, this capacity was sufficient for backing up the operating systems, applications, and data of many servers and workstations prevalent at the time of its release. The internal form factor allows it to be installed directly into a standard drive bay within a computer chassis. The C1528J connects via a SCSI interface, ensuring a reliable data path for backup and restore operations. It represents a cost-effective way to implement a dedicated backup solution, safeguarding critical information against data loss due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, or other unforeseen events. Its simplicity and ease of use made it a common choice for entry-level backup needs.
