HP AF202A Quickspecs

Introduction

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

The HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader provides cost-effective, easy-to-install unattended backup. Equally at home in a
datacenter rack or on a desk next to the office server, the 1/8 Tape Autoloader in a 2U form factor is equipped with either an
Ultrium 960, Ultrium 448, or a Ultrium 232 drive and can house up to eight cartridges. The autoloader is an ideal consolidated
backup solution for multiple servers where high throughput and high capacity are required. All models come with HP StorageWorks
Data Protector Express, Single Server Edition for Windows/Linux/NetWare and HP OpenView Storage Data Protector, Single Server
Edition for Windows®.

What's New

What's NewWhat's New

What's New

Includes a single server edition of HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express for Windows/Linux/NetWare.

Models

ModelsModels

Models

1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape Autoloader

1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape Autoloader1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape Autoloader

1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape Autoloader

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE:

One Ultrium 960 drive, eight slot autoloader, desktop model; autoloader can be rack mounted with

optional rack mount kit.

AF204A

1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloader

1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloader1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloader

1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloader

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE:

One Ultrium 448 drive, eight slot autoloader, desktop model; autoloader can be rack mounted with

optional rack mount kit.

AF203A

1/8 Ultrium 232 Tape Autoloader

1/8 Ultrium 232 Tape Autoloader1/8 Ultrium 232 Tape Autoloader

1/8 Ultrium 232 Tape Autoloader

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

One Ultrium 232 drive, eight slot autoloader, desktop model; autoloader can be rack mounted with

optional rack mount kit.

AF202A

Key Features

Key FeaturesKey Features

Key Features

2U form factor (rack mount or desktop)
Compressed capacity (2:1) up to 6.4 TB with Ultrium 960 tape technology
Compressed data transfer rate (2:1) up to 160 MB/s with Ultrium 960 tape technology
1 drive to 8 data cartridge slot ratio provides for weekly automated backup
Includes HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express, Single Server Edition for Windows/Linux/NetWare
Includes HP OpenView Storage Data Protector, Single Server Edition for Windows

QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader FamilyHP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

Overview

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Customer Benefits

Customer BenefitsCustomer Benefits

Customer Benefits

Affordable:

Affordable: Affordable:

Affordable:

Automates the backup process at a price comparable to standalone drives

High-capacity:

High-capacity:High-capacity:

High-capacity:

Stores up to 6.4 TB (compressed) of data with Ultrium 960 technology

Reliable:

Reliable:Reliable:

Reliable:

Provides consistent backup and automatically changes tapes

Rack-optimized:

Rack-optimized:Rack-optimized:

Rack-optimized:

Occupies a minimum amount of rack space (2U)

Efficient:

Efficient:Efficient:

Efficient:

Allows IT resources performing manual backups to work on other critical tasks

Compact:

Compact: Compact:

Compact:

Holds eight cartridges and one drive in 2U of space

Evolutionary:

Evolutionary: Evolutionary:

Evolutionary:

Provides an easy transition from standalone tape into automated tape backup

Compatible:

Compatible: Compatible:

Compatible:

Works with leading servers, operating systems and backup software

Investment Protection:

Investment Protection: Investment Protection:

Investment Protection:

Ultrium 960 version backward read compatible with media written on by Ultrium 230, Ultrium 232,
Ultrium 448 and Ultrium 460 drives; backward read/write compatible with media written on by Ultrium 460 and Ultrium 448
drives
Diverse:

Diverse: Diverse:

Diverse:

Supports Ultrium 960, Ultrium 448 and Ultrium 232 drive technologies

QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader FamilyHP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

Overview

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1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape

1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape

1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape

Autoloader

AutoloaderAutoloader

Autoloader

1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape

1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape

1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape

Autoloader

AutoloaderAutoloader

Autoloader

1/8 Ultrium 232 Tape

1/8 Ultrium 232 Tape1/8 Ultrium 232 Tape

1/8 Ultrium 232 Tape

Autoloader

AutoloaderAutoloader

Autoloader

Drive Technology

Drive TechnologyDrive Technology

Drive Technology

Ultrium 960 Ultrium 448 Ultrium 232

Capacity

CapacityCapacity

Capacity

(compressed)

6.4 TB 3.2 TB 1.6 TB

Maximum Data Transfer

Maximum Data TransferMaximum Data Transfer

Maximum Data Transfer
(compressed)

160 MB/s

48 MB/s 32 MB/s

SCSI Interface

SCSI InterfaceSCSI Interface

SCSI Interface

Ultra320 SCSI LVD/SE Ultra160 SCSI LVD/SE Ultra160 SCSI LVD/SE

QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader FamilyHP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

Family Comparison

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Data Rate Matching

Data Rate MatchingData Rate Matching

Data Rate Matching

Data Rate Matching combines sophisticated buffer management with HP's exclusive Infinitely Variable
Adaptive Tape Speed technology, to allow the tape drive to match its transfer rate to the host speed
dynamically and continuously across the whole range of transfer rates. This feature ensures that the tape
drive continues to stream data regardless of the environment, and brings two big advantages:

It optimizes backup performance, regardless of the speed of the host or the network
It minimizes rewinding and repositioning of the tape, thus reducing wear and increasing reliability

Easy Installation

Easy InstallationEasy Installation

Easy Installation

The 1/8 Tape Autoloader is shipped as a desktop unit. A rack mount installation kit can be purchased
separately for those customers wishing to use the autoloader in a standard 19" rack.

Factory Express Portfolio

Factory Express PortfolioFactory Express Portfolio

Factory Express Portfolio
for Servers and Storage

for Servers and Storagefor Servers and Storage

for Servers and Storage

HP Factory Express offers configuration, customization, integration and deployment services for HP
servers and storage products. Customers can choose how their factory solutions are built, tested,
integrated, shipped and deployed. Customization must comply with all relevant product specifications
and factory supported configurations.
Factory Express offers service packages for simple configuration, racking, installation, complex
configuration and design services as well as individual factory services, such as image loading, asset
tagging, and custom packaging. HP products supported through Factory Express include a wide array of
servers and storage: HP Integrity, HP ProLiant, HP ProLiant Server Blades, HP BladeSystem, and HP
9000 servers as well as MSA, VA7xxx, EVA, and XP disk arrays, rackable tape libraries and configurable
network switches.
Type of service support varies by platform and product family. For more information on Factory Express
services for your specific server model or storage device please contact your sales representative or go to

http://www.hp.com/go/factory-express

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HP StorageWorks Library

HP StorageWorks LibraryHP StorageWorks Library

HP StorageWorks Library
and Tape Tools

and Tape Toolsand Tape Tools

and Tape Tools

The 1/8 Tape Autoloader is supported on HP's industry-leading diagnostic tool - HP StorageWorks
Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). L&TT is a single, convenient program that's a snap to install and simple to
operate. L&TT's intuitive user interface eliminates the need for training and deploys in less than five
minutes. This robust diagnostic tool is designed for both the experienced professional and the untrained
administrator. It ensures product integrity through self-diagnostics and fast resolution to device concerns.
Additional information on L&TT plus download information can be found at

http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools

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QuickSpecs

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader FamilyHP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

Product Highlights

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