HP Tape Drives

Data loss is a serious threat to companies of all sizes, and catastrophic data loss can destroy a business. But most data loss isn't the result of a big disaster, it's caused by human error, viruses, and disk malfunctions. A suitable backup routine provides the best protection against data loss of all kinds. And tape technology remains the most efficient and cost-effective means to back up your system, whether you're a small business or a global 24x7 operation.

Ultrium 230
Ultrium 215
DLT 80

Why Choose HP Tape Backup?

• Choice - HP offers the broadest range of tape drives for network backup, so there's sure to be a solution that fits your needs. Choose from DAT, DLT, or the newest high-performance Ultrium technology - all available in desktop, internal, or rack-mounted models to suit your environment.
• Dependability - When you buy an HP tape product, you're buying confidence. Starting with the most reliable hardware, we add features like HP One-Button Disaster Recovery and HP Library and Tape Tools to give you a backup solution you can trust. And we back our products with HP Customer Care - a warranty that provides Express Exchange, free telephone support, and online support services.
• Compatibility - HP's extensive testing program ensures that the backup solution you choose will work for you. Our compatibility database lists thousands of combinations of hardware, operating systems, and backup software covering the industry's leading brands. Our web-based selection and configuration tools mean you can check any time, anywhere, to find the right backup solution for your needs.

Parts & Upgrades for HP Tape Drives

Part Number	Category	Description
A5598A	Tape Storage	9840 Tape Drive for 10/180 and 20/700
A5599A	Tape Storage	DLT 8000 Drive for 20/700 and 10/180
A6322A	Tape Storage	Ultrium Tape Drive LVDS for 10/180 & 20/700
A6323A	Tape Storage	Ultrium Tape Drive HVDS for 10/180 & 20/700

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HP Ultrium 230 Tape Drive

Like the Ultrium 215, the 230 is a high capacity drive with OBDR (One-Button Data Recovery), but almost double the performance, with a compressed data back up rate of over 100GB/hour. The cartridges store 200GB of data, and data integrity is never an issue with this drive, which corrects errors automatically. The drive also hold history and diagnostic data for troubleshooting, and drive and media monitoring.

Features:

• builds on the best of existing technologies & state-of-the-art reliability and performance features
• provides ultra-high-performance backup, storing 200 GB on a single cartridge in less than 2 hours
• less downtime and longer drive life are achieved with features which help reduce wear and tear
• HP's exclusive One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) makes backup simpler, faster and much, much easier
• 108 GB/hr transfer rate & includes features that reduce the time needed to find & restore lost data
• delivers best performance when the server can't match the drive's speed & adjusts for data streaming
• great manageability; there's rarely a problem, failures are predicted, prevented and corrected
• holds history & diagnostic data for installation & troubleshooting and drive & media monitoring
• has 'plug-and-play' compatibility with leading servers, operating systems and backup software

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HP Ultrium 215 Tape Drive

Why Choose the Ultrium 215? (.pdf)
The Ultrium drives offer exceptionally reliable, high-performance backup for larger businesses and servers. The 200GB 215 model offers a lower price and can still offer 54GB/hour compressed data back up performance. Unique to the Ultrium series is the One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) protection. The robust format on which this model runs improves data integrity and overcomes scratches and other vertical media problems. The half-height form factor is a great space saving feature, and a superior cartridge handling system increases reliability and reduces tape failure.

Features:

• superior cartridge tape handling system dramatically increases reliability and eliminates common tape failure points
• half-height form factor gives you more disaster recovery power in less space
• HP's exclusive One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) makes backup simpler, faster and much, much easier
• robust format with automatic data recovery improves data integrity and overcomes scratches and other vertical media problems
• high-performance data-rate-matching delivers superior performance with faster access and fewer repositions
• 'Plug-and-play' compatibility with leading servers, operating systems and backup software, means no legacy limitations

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HP DLT 80 Tape Drive

The DLT 8000 allows you to back up as much as 80GB of data in four hours. DLT offers excellent performance, is easy to connect, and includes advanced management and data integrity features. This great tape drive also offers SCSI and flexible LVDS connectivity. The native transfer rate is 6.0MB/sec, with a cart capacity of 40GB.

Features:

• provides high-performance data protection for midrange servers
• array module can be used in racked environments
• comes with front panel labels
• includes HP Library & Tape Tools and Tapealert for advanced error detection and correction
• includes cables, rails, DLTtape IV data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, and Tapeware backup software
• 'plug-and-play' compatibility with leading servers, operating systems and backup software
• comes in internal, external and array module variants for racked environments

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