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HP T8505 Tributary Systems LTO3 Fibre Channel FH External drive
- Technology: LTO-3
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Form Factor: External
- Native Capacity: 400GB
- Compressed Capacity: 800GB
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 80 MB/s (native)
- Brand: HP (Hewlett-Packard)
- Tributary Systems product
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Product Overview
The HP T8505 is an external Tributary Systems LTO-3 tape drive featuring a Fibre Channel interface. It is designed for high-performance data backup and archiving in enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | Tape Drive |
| Technology | LTO-3 |
| Interface | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Form Factor | External |
| Native Capacity | 400GB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 800GB |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | 80 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 160 MB/s |
| Brand | HP (Hewlett-Packard) |
Product Description
The HP T8505, identified as a Tributary Systems product, is an external LTO-3 tape drive designed to meet the data backup and archiving needs of enterprise-level environments. LTO-3 (Linear Tape-Open Generation 3) technology offers a significant increase in capacity and performance over its predecessors, providing a native storage capacity of 400GB per cartridge, which can be compressed to 800GB. This makes it an efficient solution for handling large volumes of data. The drive features a Fibre Channel (FC) interface, a high-speed and reliable connectivity option commonly used in Storage Area Networks (SANs). This interface ensures fast data transfer rates, with a native throughput of up to 80 MB/s (and up to 160 MB/s compressed), which is crucial for minimizing backup windows and ensuring quick data recovery. The external form factor allows for flexible deployment options, easily connecting to servers or workstations without requiring internal drive bay space. As an HP branded product, the T8505 benefits from the company's reputation for quality and reliability in storage solutions. It is built to withstand the demands of continuous operation, ensuring data integrity and availability. This tape drive is a solid choice for organizations seeking a robust, high-capacity, and high-performance solution for their data protection and long-term archival strategies.
