C5717-00174 - HP DAT 40x6 DDS-4 Autoloader

Product Description

The HP DAT 40x6 DDS-4 Autoloader, identified by SKU 40x6, is a robust tape backup system engineered to provide reliable data protection for growing businesses. Leveraging the DDS-4 (Digital Data Storage) technology, it delivers a substantial native capacity of 40GB, which can be expanded to 80GB through compression, ensuring that significant amounts of data can be backed up efficiently. This autoloader is particularly beneficial for environments that require unattended backups, as its automated loading mechanism streamlines the backup process and reduces manual intervention. Connectivity is established via a SCSI interface, a common standard for enterprise storage devices, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of servers and backup software. The autoloader's design prioritizes ease of use and integration, making it a practical choice for IT administrators seeking a straightforward yet effective backup solution. Its compact form factor further enhances its appeal, allowing it to fit seamlessly into existing server racks or workspaces without consuming excessive space. The performance characteristics of the DAT 40x6 include a native data transfer rate of 1.5 MB/s, which can be doubled to 3 MB/s when using compression. While these speeds may seem modest by today's standards, they were competitive for its era and sufficient for the backup needs of many small to medium-sized businesses. The autoloader's reliability and the inherent data integrity of DDS-4 tapes make it a dependable option for safeguarding critical business information against data loss.