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Q1546-69201 - HP DDS4 DAT40 20GB/40GB LVD/SE SCSI 68-Pin 3.5-inch Tape Drive
- HP DDS4 DAT40 Tape Drive
- Part Number: Q1546-69201
- Native Capacity: 20GB
- Compressed Capacity: 40GB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch Internal
- Interface: LVD/SE SCSI
- Connector: 68-pin
- Reliable backup and archiving solution
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Key specifications
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- Q1546-69201
- Drive Type
- DDS4 DAT40 Tape Drive
- Native Capacity
- 20GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 40GB
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Interface
- LVD/SE SCSI
Product details
The Q1546-69201 is an HP DDS4 DAT40 tape drive, offering 20GB native capacity (40GB compressed) on a 3.5-inch form factor. It utilizes a LVD/SE SCSI interface with a 68-pin connector, suitable for reliable data backup and archiving.
Technical Information
| Part Number | Q1546-69201 |
| Drive Type | DDS4 DAT40 Tape Drive |
| Native Capacity | 20GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 40GB |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | LVD/SE SCSI |
| Connector | 68-pin |
Description
The HP Q1546-69201 is a DDS4 (Digital Data Storage Generation 4) tape drive, also known as DAT40. This internal drive is designed for backup and archiving purposes, offering a native storage capacity of 20 Gigabytes, which can be expanded to 40 Gigabytes when using data compression. The DDS format is a well-established technology for reliable sequential data storage, commonly found in servers and workstations for data protection. This drive features a 3.5-inch form factor, making it suitable for installation in standard drive bays within computer systems. The interface used is LVD/SE SCSI (Low Voltage Differential / Single-Ended SCSI), which provides a robust and high-performance connection for data transfer. The 68-pin connector is standard for LVD/SE SCSI devices, ensuring broad compatibility with SCSI controllers that support this type of interface. The Q1546-69201 is a practical choice for small to medium-sized businesses or individual users requiring a dedicated tape backup solution. Its ability to handle 20GB of native data per tape, coupled with the reliability of SCSI connectivity, makes it effective for regular backups and for archiving important data. The drive is backward compatible with previous DDS generations, allowing for some flexibility with existing media libraries.
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