Q1546-60003 - HP 20/40Gb DAT40 DDS-4 Hot Pluggable Tape Drive

SKU 20/40Gb

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Capacity: 20GB (Native), 40GB (Compressed)
Form Factor: Internal (Hot-pluggable)
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 2MB/s (Native), 4MB/s (Compressed)
Features: Hot-pluggable design for easy replacement

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Product Type: Tape Drive
Capacity: 20GB Native / 40GB Compressed
Technology: DDS-4
Interface: SCSI
Form Factor: Internal, Hot-pluggable
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 4MB/s (Compressed)

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Product details

The HP Q1546-60003 is a DAT40 DDS-4 hot-pluggable tape drive capable of 20/40GB capacity. It utilizes the DDS-4 format and is designed for reliable data backup and archiving in small to medium business environments.

Specifications

Product Type: Tape Drive
Capacity: 20GB Native / 40GB Compressed
Technology: DDS-4

Interface: SCSI
Form Factor: Internal, Hot-pluggable
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 4MB/s (Compressed)

Description

The HP Q1546-60003 is a DAT40 tape drive, representing a generation of reliable backup solutions based on the DDS-4 (Digital Data Storage) standard. This drive offers a native capacity of 20GB, which can be expanded to 40GB when using data compression techniques. This capacity was suitable for backing up the data volumes common in small to medium-sized businesses during its era, providing a cost-effective method for data archiving and disaster recovery. The drive utilizes a SCSI interface, which was a prevalent high-speed interface for storage devices in servers and workstations. The 'hot-pluggable' designation indicates that the drive can be installed or removed from a server chassis without requiring the system to be powered down, facilitating easier maintenance and upgrades. This feature is particularly valuable in environments where server uptime is critical. As a DAT40 drive, it is compatible with DDS-4 media cartridges. The data transfer rates, typically around 2MB/s native and 4MB/s compressed, are modest by today's standards but were competitive for tape backup solutions of its time. This drive is intended for environments that require a dedicated, reliable method for backing up critical data, ensuring business continuity in the event of data loss.

Condition: Refurbished