Freecom DAT-160 PRELIMINARY DATASHEET

PRELIMINARY DATASHEET

HP DAT 160
Internal/External Tape Drive

DDS Generation 6

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Optimum capacity
and performance
for SMB
environments

This latest HP DDS/DAT drive provides optimum capacity, performance and price for
small and medium business environments or enterprise workgroups requiring the
highest capacity and performance DDS/DAT drive available.

HP DAT 160 delivers a capacity of 160 GB on a single data cartridge and a transfer rate
of up to 50 GB/hr (assuming a 2:1 compression ratio) to address today's real capacity
and performance needs. At the same time this sixth generation DDS/DAT drive
provides the proven reliability and two-generation backward compatibility that users of
the world's most successful tape technology have come to expect.

The RoHS compliant HP DAT 160 drive comes with a choice of interfaces including USB
for low-cost, universal plug-and-play, Ultra 160 SCSI 3 to meet the needs of legacy
systems or SAS for the latest interface connectivity. Available in 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch
Half-High form factors and both external and internal configurations the HP DAT 160
is ideal for building into entry-level and mid-range systems where performance is a
growing issue.

Read/Write compatible with previous generation DAT 72 and DDS-4 products, the DAT
160 enables a simple migration path for the installed base of over 6 million DDS/DAT
users delivering a dependable and cost-effective backup solution with a low ongoing
cost of ownership.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Key Benefits and Features

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Highest capacity and performance in the
DDS/DAT portfolio providing optimum capacity
and performance

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Ideal for larger departmental LAN, mail,
application and web servers and large
workstations

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160 GB* capacity

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Up to 50 GB* per hour transfer rate

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Available with a choice of interface :
USB for universal plug-and-play connectivity,
SCSI for legacy systems
SAS for the latest connectivity

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The 6th generation of proven DDS/DAT technology

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Read/Write compatible with previous generation
DAT 72 and DDS-4 products providing a simple
migration path for installed base users

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Inexpensive media for low total cost of ownership

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Assured connectivity with leading servers,
operating systems and backup software

Storage Capacity

80 GB native, typically 160 GB with hardware data
compression on a DAT 160 cartridge.

Recording Format

ANSI/ECMA DDS-4, DAT 72 and DAT 160

Performance

Sustained Transfer Rate: Typically 49.3 GB/hour with

hardware data compression

6.9 MB/s native, or typically 13.8 MB/s with hardware data
compression

Burst Transfer Rate: 6.4 MB/s maximum asynchronous,

160 MB/s maximum synchronous

Search Speed: 50 seconds average file access using a 170-

meter tape

MTBF: >1,000,000 hours at 12% duty cycle and 125,000

hours at a 100% duty cycle

Media: DAT 160 (160 GB*), DAT 72 (72 GB*), DDS-4 (40

GB*), Media Recognition Cartridges

Interfaces: SCSI 3 Ultra 160 LVD, USB 2.0 or SAS
Form Factor: 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch Half-High

Power Consumption

+5V DC, 0.9A; +12V DC, 1.5A peak (<1 sec)
+5V DC, 0.5A; +12V DC, 0.5A typical

Power Requirements

+5V DC, 0.9A; +12V DC, 1.5A peak (<1 sec)

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions (HxWxD):

41 x 102 x 166mm (1.6 x 4.0 x 6.6in)

Weight: 0.79kg (1.74lb)

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3.5-inch or 5.25-inch Half-High form factors for
flexible configuration

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RoHS compliant to meet environmental standards

*Note: assumes a 2x data compression ratio.

Native capacity/transfer rates quoted unless otherwise stated.
Data compression quoted uses a typical ratio of 2:1.
Technical information is subject to change without notice.
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All rights reserved. Printed in the UK.

Product Certification

cCSAus certified, TUV, CE, C-Tick, RRL

Ordering Information

Internal Tape Drives:

HP EBxxx DAT 160 GB* USB internal tape drive
HP EBxxx DAT 160 GB* SCSI internal tape drive
HP EBxxx DAT 160 GB* SAS internal tape drive

External Tape Drives:

HP EBxxx DAT 160 GB* USB external tape drive
HP EBxxx DAT 160 GB* SCSI external tape drive
HP EBxxx DAT 160 GB* SAS external tape drive

Media Accessories:

C8011A DAT 160 (160 GB*) Cartridge
C8015A DDS/DAT Cleaning Cartridge 2

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