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HP 693396-001 800/1600GB LTO-4 U 1840 SCSI External FH Tape Drive
- Capacity (Native): 800 GB
- Capacity (Compressed): 1.6 TB
- Interface: Ultra320 SCSI
- Form Factor: External
- Media Type: LTO-4 Ultrium
- Data Transfer Rate (Native): 120 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed): 240 MB/s
- Features hardware encryption
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Key specifications
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- Tape Drive
- Capacity (Native)
- 800 GB
- Capacity (Compressed)
- 1.6 TB
- Interface
- Ultra320 SCSI
- Form Factor
- External
- Media Format
- LTO-4 Ultrium
Product details
The HP 693396-001 is an external LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 SCSI tape drive, offering a high-capacity and high-performance solution for enterprise data backup and archiving. It provides a native capacity of 800GB and a compressed capacity of 1600GB per cartridge.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Drive |
| Capacity (Native) | 800 GB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 1.6 TB |
| Interface | Ultra320 SCSI |
| Form Factor | External |
Additional Specifications
| Media Format | LTO-4 Ultrium |
| Transfer Rate (Native) | 120 MB/s |
| Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 240 MB/s |
| Encryption | AES-128 Hardware Encryption |
Description
The HP 693396-001, also known as the Ultrium 1840, is a powerful external tape drive designed to meet the demanding backup and archiving needs of enterprise environments. It utilizes the LTO-4 Ultrium technology, which significantly increases storage density and data transfer speeds compared to previous generations. This drive offers a substantial native capacity of 800GB, which can be compressed to an impressive 1.6TB on a single cartridge, providing a highly efficient and cost-effective storage solution. Featuring an Ultra320 SCSI interface, the 693396-001 ensures rapid data throughput, with native transfer rates of up to 120MB/s and compressed rates reaching 240MB/s. This high performance is crucial for minimizing backup times and enabling faster data recovery, thereby enhancing business continuity. The drive's robust design and advanced error correction capabilities contribute to its reliability and data integrity, making it suitable for mission-critical data storage. Beyond its performance and capacity, the HP 693396-001 incorporates hardware-based AES-128 encryption, adding a critical layer of security to sensitive data. This feature encrypts data on the fly, ensuring that backups are protected from unauthorized access without impacting performance. Its external form factor allows for easy installation and integration into various server configurations, making it a versatile choice for comprehensive data protection strategies.
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