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HP AK377AR LTO-4 1760 6.40 TB 12.80 TB Tape Storage Autoloader
- Storage auto loader & library Tape Cartridge
- Number of slots (max): 8
- 1U
- Native capacity: 6.4 TB Compressed capacity: 12.8 TB
- Mean time between failures (MTBF): 100000 h
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product type
- Storage auto loader & library
- Media type
- Tape Cartridge
- Form factor
- 1U
- Standard interfaces
- Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
- Storage media types supported
- LTO-4
- Mean time between failures (MTBF)
- 100000 h
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Product details
HP AK377A. Product type: Storage auto loader & library, Media type: Tape Cartridge, Form factor: 1U. Native capacity: 6.4 TB, Compressed capacity: 12.8 TB. Burst transfer rate: 80 MB/s, Sustained data transfer rate (compressed): 160 MB/s. Data compression: 2:1
Performance
| Product type | Storage auto loader & library |
| Media type | Tape Cartridge |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Standard interfaces | Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
| Storage media types supported | LTO-4 |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 100000 h |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
| Number of slots (max) | 8 |
Storage
| Native capacity | 6.4 TB |
| Compressed capacity | 12.8 TB |
Data transmission
| Burst transfer rate | 80 MB/s |
| Sustained data transfer rate (compressed) | 160 MB/s |
Other features
| Data compression | 2:1 |
Description
The HP AK377AR is an automated tape storage solution, commonly known as an autoloader or a small tape library. It is built around LTO-4 (Linear Tape-Open 4) technology, which provides a substantial leap in capacity and performance compared to earlier LTO generations. This device is designed to automate the process of loading and unloading tape cartridges, enabling unattended backups and restores, which is crucial for efficient data management in business environments. Each LTO-4 tape cartridge supported by this autoloader offers a native storage capacity of 1.76TB. When data compression is utilized by the LTO-4 drive within the autoloader, the effective storage capacity can reach up to 6.40TB per cartridge. This high capacity, combined with the automation features, allows for the consolidation of large amounts of data into a manageable and cost-effective storage system. The AK377AR is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses or departmental use where automated backup and archiving are required but the complexity and cost of a full-scale enterprise library are not necessary. It provides a reliable and efficient method for protecting critical data, ensuring business continuity, and meeting compliance requirements for data retention. The autoloader simplifies tape management, reducing manual intervention and the potential for human error.
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