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HP Q1543A 100/200GB LTO Ultrium 215 SCSI (LVD) Tape Drive
- Technology: LTO Ultrium 2
- Capacity: 100 GB native / 200 GB compressed
- Interface: SCSI (LVD - Low Voltage Differential)
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 15 MB/s native / 30 MB/s compressed
- Form Factor: Internal 5.25-inch
- Designed for reliable data backup and archiving
- Compatible with LTO-2 media
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Key specifications
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- LTO Ultrium 2
- Native Capacity
- 100 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 200 GB
- Interface
- SCSI LVD
- Transfer Rate (Native)
- 15 MB/s
- Form Factor
- Internal 5.25-inch
Product details
The HP Q1543A is an LTO Ultrium 215 SCSI (LVD) tape drive, capable of backing up 100GB (native) or 200GB (compressed) of data. This internal drive is designed for reliable and efficient data archiving and disaster recovery in small to medium business environments.
Technical Information
| Technology | LTO Ultrium 2 |
| Native Capacity | 100 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 200 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SCSI LVD |
| Transfer Rate (Native) | 15 MB/s |
| Form Factor | Internal 5.25-inch |
Description
The HP Q1543A is an internal tape drive that utilizes the LTO Ultrium 2 technology, offering a robust solution for data backup, archiving, and disaster recovery. It provides a native storage capacity of 100GB, which can be expanded to 200GB when using data compression techniques. This capacity was substantial for its time, making it suitable for businesses needing to store significant amounts of data reliably. The drive connects via a SCSI LVD (Low Voltage Differential) interface, which was a standard for high-speed, reliable data transfer in enterprise environments. The LVD interface offers improved signal integrity and longer cable lengths compared to earlier SCSI standards. The Q1543A boasts a native data transfer rate of up to 15 MB/s, scaling to 30 MB/s with compression, ensuring that backups can be completed within reasonable timeframes, even for large datasets. Designed to fit into a standard 5.25-inch internal drive bay, the Q1543A is intended for installation within servers or dedicated backup systems. Its primary purpose is to provide a cost-effective and highly reliable method for long-term data retention, protecting against data loss due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, or catastrophic events. Compatibility with LTO-2 media ensures a wide availability of tapes for storage.
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