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HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

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

Overview

Introduction

IntroductionIntroduction

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

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

Models

ModelsModels

1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape Autoloader

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

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE: optional rack mount kit.

1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloader

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

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE: optional rack mount kit.

1/8 Ultrium 232 Tape Autoloader

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

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE: optional rack mount kit.

Key Features

Key FeaturesKey Features

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

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

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

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

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HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

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

Overview

Customer Benefits

Customer BenefitsCustomer Benefits

Affordable:

Affordable: Affordable: High-capacity:

High-capacity:

High-capacity:High-capacity: Reliable:

Reliable:

Reliable:Reliable: Rack-optimized:

Rack-optimized:

Rack-optimized:Rack-optimized: Efficient:

Efficient:

Efficient:Efficient: Compact:

Compact:

Compact: Compact: Evolutionary:

Evolutionary:

Evolutionary: Evolutionary: Compatible:

Compatible:

Compatible: Compatible: Investment Protection:

Investment Protection:

Investment Protection: Investment Protection: 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:

Automates the backup process at a price comparable to standalone drives

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

Provides consistent backup and automatically changes tapes

Occupies a minimum amount of rack space (2U)

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

Holds eight cartridges and one drive in 2U of space

Provides an easy transition from standalone tape into automated tape backup

Works with leading servers, operating systems and backup software

Ultrium 960 version backward read compatible with media written on by Ultrium 230, Ultrium 232,

Supports Ultrium 960, Ultrium 448 and Ultrium 232 drive technologies

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Family Comparison

Drive Technology

Drive TechnologyDrive Technology Capacity

Capacity

CapacityCapacity Maximum Data Transfer

Maximum Data Transfer

Maximum Data TransferMaximum Data Transfer (compressed)

SCSI Interface

SCSI InterfaceSCSI Interface

(compressed)

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

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

1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape

1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape

Autoloader

AutoloaderAutoloader

Ultrium 960 Ultrium 448 Ultrium 232

6.4 TB 3.2 TB 1.6 TB

160 MB/s

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

1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape

1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape

Autoloader

AutoloaderAutoloader

48 MB/s 32 MB/s

1/8 Ultrium 232 Tape

1/8 Ultrium 232 Tape1/8 Ultrium 232 Tape

Autoloader

AutoloaderAutoloader

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Product Highlights

Data Rate Matching

Data Rate MatchingData Rate Matching

Easy Installation

Easy InstallationEasy Installation

Factory Express Portfolio

Factory Express PortfolioFactory Express Portfolio for Servers and Storage

for Servers and Storage

for Servers and Storagefor Servers and Storage

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

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.

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

HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family

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

HP StorageWorks Library

HP StorageWorks LibraryHP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools

and Tape Tools

and Tape Toolsand 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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