HP C6362A 4GB / 8GB Single-Ended SCSI-2 Desktop DDS-2 (DAT) Tape Drive
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Key specifications
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- Tape Drive
- Brand
- HP
- Model
- C6362A
- Technology
- DDS-2 (DAT)
- Native Capacity
- 4GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 8GB
Product details
The HP C6362A is a Desktop DDS-2 (DAT) tape drive with a capacity of 4GB (native) or 8GB (compressed). It uses the Single-Ended SCSI-2 interface for connection to servers and workstations.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Tape Drive
- Brand
- HP
- Model
- C6362A
- Technology
- DDS-2 (DAT)
- Native Capacity
- 4GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 8GB
- Interface
- SCSI-2 (Single-Ended)
- Form Factor
- Desktop
Description
The HP C6362A is a Desktop Digital Data Storage (DDS) version 2 tape drive, also commonly known as a DAT (Digital Audio Tape) drive. This drive is designed for data backup and archiving purposes, offering a native storage capacity of 4GB per tape cartridge, which can be expanded to 8GB when using hardware data compression. The DDS-2 standard represented a significant improvement in capacity and performance over the original DDS standard. Connection to a host system is facilitated via a Single-Ended SCSI-2 interface. This interface was prevalent in servers and workstations of the era, providing a robust and relatively high-speed connection for peripherals like tape drives. The desktop form factor indicates that this drive is intended for use in a standard computer case or as a standalone external unit, rather than an internal rackmount server drive. This tape drive is suitable for small to medium-sized businesses or workgroups that require a reliable method for backing up critical data. While DDS-2 technology is now considered legacy, it provided a cost-effective and dependable solution for data protection in its time. Users would typically use specialized backup software to manage the data written to and read from the DDS-2 cartridges via this drive.
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