Freecom LTO-2 HH DATASHEET

As the entry point for HP’s LTO Ultrium tape drive family, the HP
LTO Ultrium 2 Half-height tape drive offers superdrive reliability,
capacity and performance in a compact form factor. An ideal
direct-attach and network backup solution for entry-level and
midrange servers or entry level automation where capacity and
low cost of ownership are critical, the HP LTO Ultrium2 half­height tape drive stores 200GB of data on a single tape
at up to 86GB per hour.

HP LTO Ultrium 2
Tape Drive –
Half-height

High reliability, capacity and performance
at a value line price

Native capacity/transfer rates quoted unless otherwise stated. All brand and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical information is subject to
change without notice. Copyright © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.

Specifications

Capacity 200GB native, typically 400GB with hardware

data compression

Recording format

Logical recording format: LTO Ultrium 2 , LTO Ultrium 1 for 100GB data cartridge
Recording technology: 8 channel linear serpentine recording on half-inch tape media

Performance

Data compression: LTO-DC dual mode compression (enhanced version of ALDC)
Memory buffer: 64MB
Data rate matching Dynamically variable adaptive tape speed to match host

data rate from 8-24MB/sec (native)

Interface:

Ultra 160 (Wide Ultra 3) SCSI (LVDS) Serial Attached SCSI 3Gbps

Sustained transfer rate: Up to 24MB/sec native (86GB/hr)

Up to 48MB/sec compressed (172 GB/hr)
Burst transfer rate: 160MB/second (with Ultra 160 wide)
Data access speed: 64 seconds typical for 200GB tape from beginning of media
Tape speed: 5.0 metres per second

Media LTO Ultrium 2 400GB (compressed) data cartridge

Reliability

MTFB: 250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle
Corrected error rate: 1x10

17

bits read
Loading mechanism: Powered load with precision eject
Head life: 60,000 hours

Power requirements

Idle: 13 Watts
Typical: 20 Watts
Maximum: 33 Watts
Power supply/required (int): 5V DC, 2.5A; 12V, 0.7A

Temperature

Temperature range: Operating: 50° F to 95° F (10° C to 40° C)

at a minimum of 6CFM airflow

Storage: -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C)
Non-condensing
humidity range: Operating: 20 to 80% RH (non-condensing)

Storage: 10 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Standards Compliance CSA Certification to C22.2, No.60950 (cCSAus),

TÜV EN60950 (IEC 60950), CE Declaration of Conformity,

FCC 47 CFR Parts 15, NOM, VCCI, C-TICK, RRL, BSMI,

GOSH CB Certificate and Report (IEC 60950)

Physical characteristics

Form factor: 5.25-inch wide, half-height
Dimensions (h x w x d): 1.6 x 5.7 x 8.1 inches (4.1 x 14.5 x 20.6 cm)
Weight: 3.2 lbs (1.45 KG)

Ordering information

PD040A: HP LTO Ultrium 2 half-height format SCSI tape drive
PD045A: HP LTO Ultrium 2 half-height format SAS tape drive
C7972A: HP LTO Ultrium 400 GB (compressed) data cartridge
C7978A: HP LTO Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge

Key features and benefits

• High Value: High capacity combined with
low media and drive cost delivers an
exceptionally low cost of ownership.

• Compact: Half-height form factor saves
space and fits in a wide variety of servers,
workstations and autoloaders.

• Dependable: Incorporates high reliability
in a robust drive with high standards of
data integrity.

• Backup more data in less time: Fast half-height
LTO Ultrium drive with 86GB/hour transfer rate
and 200GB per cartridge capacity. Performance
optimized by unique dynamic Data Rate
Matching feature.

• Well connected: Compatible with leading
operating systems, backup software
and servers.

• Investment protection: Backward compatible
to LTO Ultrium 1 media. Delivers compelling
migration path that will double in capacity
every generation.

HP LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive – Half-height

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