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C7508B - HP StorageWorks 5300 Tape Array Storage Enclosure 4 X 5.25-inch-inch 1/2h Front Accessible Hot-pluggable Graphite,quartz Rohs
- 3U rack-mountable enclosure.
- Designed to house multiple tape drives (e.g., LTO).
- Provides a centralized solution for data backup and archival.
- Supports various HP StorageWorks tape drive technologies.
- Scalable architecture for growing backup requirements.
- Includes necessary power supplies and cooling.
- Facilitates management of tape media and drives.
- Often features redundant power supplies for increased reliability.
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Key specifications
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- C7508B
- Product Type
- Tape Array Enclosure
- Form Factor
- 3U Rack-mount
- Brand
- HP StorageWorks
- Capacity
- Variable (depends on number and type of tape drives installed)
- Interface
- Depends on installed tape drives (e.g., SAS, Fibre Channel)
Product details
The HP C7508B StorageWorks Tape Array 5300 is a 3U rack-mountable enclosure designed to house multiple tape drives and provide a centralized tape backup solution. It offers a scalable platform for data protection and archival needs.
Technical Information
| Part Number | C7508B |
| Product Type | Tape Array Enclosure |
| Form Factor | 3U Rack-mount |
| Brand | HP StorageWorks |
Additional Specifications
| Capacity | Variable (depends on number and type of tape drives installed) |
| Interface | Depends on installed tape drives (e.g., SAS, Fibre Channel) |
| Features | Scalable, Centralized Backup |
Description
The HP C7508B StorageWorks Tape Array 5300 is a robust 3U rack-mount enclosure engineered to serve as a high-capacity, centralized data backup and archival solution. This enclosure is designed to accommodate multiple tape drives, allowing organizations to consolidate their tape backup operations into a single, manageable unit. Its scalable nature means that businesses can start with a configuration that meets their current needs and expand it as their data protection requirements grow, making it a cost-effective long-term investment. This tape array typically includes essential components such as power supplies, cooling fans, and the necessary internal infrastructure to connect and manage the installed tape drives. The specific types of tape drives supported can vary, but it is commonly used with LTO (Linear Tape-Open) drives, which offer high capacity and performance for enterprise backup. The enclosure's design prioritizes reliability, often featuring redundant power supplies to ensure continuous operation even in the event of a component failure, which is critical for backup systems. By centralizing tape drives within the C7508B, IT administrators can simplify the management of backup jobs, media rotation, and overall data protection strategy. The 3U form factor allows it to be efficiently integrated into standard server racks, optimizing space utilization within the data center. This solution is ideal for businesses that rely on tape for long-term data archiving, disaster recovery, and compliance requirements, providing a dependable platform for safeguarding valuable information.
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