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C5684-20500 - HP 20GB (Native) / 40GB (Compressed) DDS-4 DAT72 SCSI LVD Single Ended 68-Pin External...
- 20GB Native / 40GB Compressed Capacity
- DDS-4 DAT72 Technology
- SCSI LVD Single Ended Interface
- 68-Pin Connector
- External Form Factor
- High-speed data transfer
- Durable and reliable for backups
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Product Overview
The HP C5684-20500 is an external DDS-4 DAT72 tape drive with a native capacity of 20GB and a compressed capacity of 40GB. It features a SCSI LVD Single Ended 68-pin interface, designed for reliable data backup and archiving in enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Native Capacity | 20 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 40 GB |
| Interface | SCSI LVD Single Ended |
Additional Specifications
| Connector | 68-Pin |
| Form Factor | External |
| Media Type | DAT72 (DDS-4) |
Product Description
The HP C5684-20500 external tape drive is engineered to meet the demanding data protection requirements of modern businesses. It utilizes the DAT72 technology, which is an evolution of the DDS (Digital Data Storage) standard, offering enhanced capacity and performance. With a native storage capacity of 20GB, it can store up to 40GB of data when using hardware compression, significantly reducing the number of tapes required for backups and lowering media costs. The drive connects via a SCSI LVD (Low Voltage Differential) interface, providing a high-bandwidth connection that ensures rapid data throughput. The 68-pin connector is a standard for this interface, facilitating easy integration with a wide array of servers and storage systems. The external form factor allows for flexible deployment without requiring internal drive bays, making it suitable for a variety of hardware configurations. Reliability and data integrity are paramount for backup solutions, and the C5684-20500 is built to deliver. It offers robust performance for both full and incremental backups, as well as efficient data retrieval. This drive is an excellent choice for organizations seeking a proven, high-capacity, and cost-effective tape backup solution that ensures the safety and availability of critical business information.
