Backup Storage And Retrieval Of Business Data Is More Cost-effective And Reliable With HP DAT-160 Tape Solution

The size of corporate databases is continuously increasing and in this modern era, enormous amount of information is being produced, compiled and exchanged. The data managers understand the risk of data loss and thus demand highly reliable storage technologies for the valuable information assets.

Digital Data Storage (DDS) is the most successful back up tape technology. The DAT 160 tapes are based on the reliable sixth generation of DDs technology, whereas HP is the market leader in the DDS/DAT tape solutions. The reason the DDS/DAT tape technology has flourished is its reliable and cost effective solutions for small and medium businesses. DAT 160 is also called DDS 6 media tape technology.

HP DAT160 tape cartridge's manufacturer part number is C8011A. HP DAT160 tape format delivers enhanced capacity of 80GB in the uncompressed form, whereas 160 GB in compressed form. HP DAT160 tape drive achieves 49.3 GB/hour data transfer speed. HP Q1580A, internal USB drive features 16MB data buffer and supports the advantageous WORM technology, providing its customers more flexibility and convenience. One of its most advantageous features is that the DDS-4 and DAT-72 (DDS-5) backup tapes can be accessed with the HP DAT 160 tape drive. Reading and writing capability is included in this two generation backward compatibility of HP DAT 160 drive.

HP branded DAT/DDS tapes generations and their part numbers are given below:

HP C5706A, DDS-1 storage tape

HP C5707A, DDS-2 tape cartridge

HP C5708A, DDS-3 media tape

HP C5718A, DDS-4 storage tape

HP C8010A, DAT 72 data tape

HP C8011A, DAT 160 backup tape

HP Q2032A, DAT 320 backup tape

A seamless up-grading path for the previous generation is provided by the HP DAT 160 tape technology. For greater performance and long term durability, HP branded C5709A cleaning cartridge should be used regularly.

A universal plug & play connectivity that is available in external and internal HP DAT160 drive models provide fast data access. Integration of HP DAT-160 tape drive within server environment has been made easy and fast with the external plug & play connectivity. HP DAT160 USB drive can also be used in 1U Rack-Mount kit. The low ownership cost of the HP Storage Works DAT160 tape drive has made it the top choice of IT managers. Thus the HP DAT-160 drive is more advantageous as compared to other tape drive technologies.

The low cost storage solutions of DAT-160 tape technology benefit the customers of budget-constrained small and medium enterprises. HP tape and library tools are included in the HP StorageWorks DAT 160 drive along with HP tape cartridge, HP StorageWorks Express Software, and HP cleaning cartridge (part number C5709A). HP DAT-160, Q1580A USB tape drive offers its customers the luxury of restoring their systems just by touching the single button on the drive. This button is called OBDR (one button disaster recovery). This OBDR button features in all of the HP DDS/DAT tape drives.

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