HP AQ293-20104 Ultrium 3280 LTO-5 1.5TB/ 3TB FC 8Gb/s Tape Drive
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- Form Factor: Internal or External (depending on configuration)
- Data Transfer Rate (Native): Up to 280 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed): Up to 560 MB/s
- Application: Enterprise backup, archiving, and disaster recovery
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Key specifications
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- LTO-5 Ultrium 3280
- Native Capacity
- 1.5TB
- Compressed Capacity
- 3TB
- Interface
- Fibre Channel 8Gb/s
- Brand
- HP
- Part Number
- AQ293-20104
Product details
The HP AQ293-20104 is an Ultrium 3280 LTO-5 tape drive, offering a native storage capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed capacity of 3TB. It utilizes a Fibre Channel (FC) 8Gb/s interface for high-speed data transfer, making it suitable for enterprise backup and archiving.
Specifications
- Technology
- LTO-5 Ultrium 3280
- Native Capacity
- 1.5TB
- Compressed Capacity
- 3TB
- Interface
- Fibre Channel 8Gb/s
- Brand
- HP
- Part Number
- AQ293-20104
Description
The HP AQ293-20104 is a high-performance LTO-5 Ultrium tape drive designed for robust data protection and long-term archiving in enterprise environments. This drive leverages the latest LTO-5 technology to provide a substantial native storage capacity of 1.5TB, which can be expanded to 3TB when using hardware data compression. This significant capacity makes it an efficient solution for backing up large datasets and consolidating multiple backup tasks onto fewer tapes, reducing media costs and management overhead. Equipped with an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, the AQ293-20104 ensures rapid data transfer rates, with native speeds reaching up to 280 MB/s and compressed speeds up to 560 MB/s. This high throughput is critical for minimizing backup windows and ensuring that data can be restored quickly in the event of a system failure or disaster. The Fibre Channel connectivity also offers advantages in terms of network performance, reliability, and scalability within SAN (Storage Area Network) environments. As part of HP's Ultrium line, this tape drive is built for reliability and longevity, offering a dependable solution for critical data archiving and disaster recovery strategies. Its compatibility with LTO-5 media ensures access to a wide range of affordable and durable storage media. The AQ293-20104 is an essential component for organizations that require secure, cost-effective, and high-capacity storage for their valuable data assets.
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