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HP EH848B Ultrium 920 LTO-3 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Tape Drive
- LTO-3 Ultrium technology for high-capacity storage
- Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for enhanced performance
- Supports data transfer rates up to 140 MB/s (compressed)
- Offers a native storage capacity of 400 GB and up to 800 GB with compression
- Designed for rack-mount environments
- Backward read compatibility with LTO-2 media
- Forward read and write compatibility with LTO-3 media
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Product Overview
The HP EH848B is an Ultrium 920 LTO-3 tape drive designed for reliable and high-capacity data backup and archiving. It utilizes a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for fast data transfer rates, making it suitable for enterprise environments requiring robust storage solutions.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Drive |
| Interface | SAS |
| Capacity (Native) | 400 GB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 800 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | 70 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 140 MB/s |
| Form Factor | Internal/External (depending on configuration) |
| Media Type | LTO-3 Ultrium |
Product Description
The HP EH848B Ultrium 920 tape drive represents a significant advancement in data protection technology, offering robust performance and capacity for demanding backup and archival needs. Leveraging the LTO-3 standard, this drive provides a native capacity of 400 GB, which can be expanded to an impressive 800 GB when utilizing hardware compression. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations looking to consolidate their data storage and reduce the number of tapes required for backups. The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface ensures high-speed data throughput, with native transfer rates of 70 MB/s and compressed rates reaching up to 140 MB/s. This performance is crucial for minimizing backup windows and ensuring business continuity. The drive is designed for seamless integration into existing server infrastructure, often available in both internal and external configurations to suit various deployment scenarios. Its reliability and backward read compatibility with LTO-2 media further enhance its value proposition. Beyond its core performance metrics, the EH848B is built with enterprise-grade reliability in mind. It supports advanced features such as encryption and robust error correction, safeguarding data integrity during storage and retrieval. The drive's compatibility with a wide range of backup software and operating systems makes it a versatile choice for diverse IT environments. Whether for daily backups, long-term archiving, or disaster recovery planning, the HP EH848B delivers a dependable and efficient storage solution.
