subject: HP DAT 40 Drives Perform Seamlessly With DDS-4 Tape Storage Media [print this page] HP DAT 40 Drives Perform Seamlessly With DDS-4 Tape Storage Media
Mountains of data are being generated each day. The analogue files for motion pictures, images and sound are also being converted to digital formats, which are further increasing the volume of corporate data. The small & medium businesses around the world turn to DDS (digital data storage), which is the most durable, efficient and economical backup technology of all the tape-based formats. DDS format balances price and performance. HP (Hewlett-Packard) is the co-inventor of DDS format. HP has expanded its DDS portfolio into the 7th generation known as DAT320 tape.
The fourth generation HP DDS-4 tape solution is the top choice for enterprise applications, mid-sized businesses and IT environments ranging from entry-level to high-end workstations. Small-sized HP DDS4 cartridge can hold 20GB / 40GB data. HP DAT-40 drives, based on DDS-4 technology, are available with LVD/SE Wide Ultra2 SCSI and USB interfaces. HP has developed a wide range of DAT-40 drive models including internal, array module and external, which can be confidently connected to workstations, servers and complex computing systems.
Next generation HP DDS tapes are:
HP DAT-72 tape
C8010A
HP DAT160 tape
C8011A
HP DAT320 tape
Q2032A
HP DDS tape family is the optimal solution for demanding backup requirements. HP DAT-40 drives can transfer data at a remarkable speed of 21.6 GB per hour (compressed), making it the optimal choice for time-critical applications. Price of HP DDS-4 products are highly competitive. In addition, their longer durable life and higher operating efficiency further add to their advantageous attributes. Current users of DDS-3 and DDS-2 formats can confidently invest in next generation DDS4 technology, and enjoy complete support to the DDS-3 and DDS-2 tape media.
HP DAT-40 drives can read & write data to both of these previous two DDS versions. This makes migration to DDS4 technology more affordable and convenient. When it comes to durability, quality and performance, HP clearly stands apart. Backup media portfolio of HP is the richest within the industry. For the reader's convenience, I have listed down the part numbers of few other HP-branded tapes:
C5141F, HP dlt-iv tape
C7974A, HP LTO4 tape
Q1998A, HP AIT-2 tape
C7975A, HP LTO5 tape
Q2020A, HP SDLT-2 tape
C7980A, HP SDLT-1 tape
If you are looking to load software on your servers or create operating system backups in large enterprises, then you can count on HP DDS4 technology. HP DDS tape drives come standard with an automated head cleaning mechanism. This cutting-edge technology dislodges pollutants and debris from the drive head and tape path, thus reducing the need for manual cleanings with DDS cleaning cartridge. HP C5709A is a high performance cleaning cartridges that is compatible with DAT-40 tape drives.
HP DAT 40 drives provide long term durability and ensure superior data integrity with 400,000 hours MTBF. These drives feature an advantageous OBDR (one button disaster recovery) mechanism that makes data extraction simple and fast. Users can restore their entire system with rock solid reliability just by pressing a single button. HP DDS4 tape technology helps to maximize your investment and provide superior value. Product and software names mentioned throughout this article are trademarks and are sole property of their owners.
