HPE C8015A Getting Started Guide

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HP DAT 72 Data Cartridge, 72GB (170m)

HP DAT 72 Data Cartridge, 72GB (170m)HP DAT 72 Data Cartridge, 72GB (170m)

Overview

Backed by HP's exhaustive media qualification process, the C8010A HP DAT 72 data cartridge, 72 GB (170m) supports the launch of the HP StorageWorks DAT 72 tape drive. Extending the enduring popularity of the DDS format, HP DAT 72 data cartridges offer stress free and straightforward backup. The new platform is capable of protecting nearly 11 GB/hour of data and storing up to 36 GB on one piece of HP DAT 72 media (80% more capacity than DDS-4).

Models

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Models Feature List

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Increases capacity with 36 GB native storage on a single DDS format cartridge Built upon proven, reliable DDS technology Lowers the cost of ownership for small and medium sized organizations compared to AIT and DLT VS with superior cost per GB Reinforced by HP's unique media testing and qualification process for maximum reliability in backup and restore Blue cartridge shell for ease of identification in mixed media archives where older versions of DDS media may be in use

Customer Benefits

Customer BenefitsCustomer Benefits

Improved capacity: supports capacities up to 72 GB Value-for-money: better than DLT VS, AIT or SLR-60 Reliable: seamlessly evolves existing DDS technology Easy to use: no new learning for DDS-3 and DDS-4 users Distinctive: DAT 72 cartridges are blue for ease of recognition

HP DAT 72 data cartridge, 72 GB (170m), Worldwide

C8010A

Key Features

Key FeaturesKey Features

Tested to extremes in HP's media laboratory, to a level of specification unique to Hewlett-Packard. Many of the test procedures required for HP Brand qualification are not required for the industry standard logo tests. 36 GB (native), 72 GB (2:1) Supports transfer speeds of 3 MB/s (native), 6 MB/s (2:1) Unique blue cartridge shell Compatible with all HP and non-HP DAT 72 tape products

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DAT 72 Tape Technology

DAT 72 Tape TechnologyDAT 72 Tape Technology

High Reliability and HP

High Reliability and HPHigh Reliability and HP Brand Media

Brand Media

Brand MediaBrand Media Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationsSpecifications

The HP StorageWorks DAT 72 tape drive and HP DAT 72 data cartridge address the backup needs of an exceptionally wide range of organizations and networks. As a DDS compliant drive with backwards read and write compatibility, the new product provides customers with real value with the balance of cost, capacity and performance that they need in backing up their servers and workstations. With broad server hardware, backup software and operating system connectivity it is second to none in ensuring the customer has no need to worry about their data.

HP ensures the highest level of quality with media specifications that far exceed industry standards. HP has 20 custom-built testing chambers that are in use 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. It is doubtful if any other media supplier carries out such exhaustive qualification of the drive and media as they are used in the field. This is because no media supplier is exposed to the support of hardware in the field and has a vested interest in reducing media-induced hardware issues. In 2002, 170,000 different media tests were performed, accounting for 1.3 million test hours. HP performs layers of testing that far exceed industry standards. For example, drop testing, where the cartridge is dropped from a height of 0.75m onto a hard surface – a daily risk in a busy computer room. HP also conducts tests on multiple batches of media using multiple drives to ensure performance in different environmental conditions, such as variations of high/low temperature and humidity. Changes in external conditions, which can easily occur when media is moved from different locations, can have a huge impact on error rate performance. Increased error rates jeopardizes backup, and backup disruption jeopardizes business continuity. HP customers are many and varied; this is why HP specifies stringent durability and reliability metrics that the media must satisfy before it is good enough to bear the HP logo. Having achieved the required standard, HP continuously tests and monitors the quality of every batch of media that is destined to bear the HP logo.

HP DAT 72 Data Cartridge, 72GB (170m)

HP DAT 72 Data Cartridge, 72GB (170m)HP DAT 72 Data Cartridge, 72GB (170m)

Compatibility Testing

Compatibility TestingCompatibility Testing

Backward Read

Backward ReadBackward Read Compatible

Compatible

CompatibleCompatible

Service and Support

Service and SupportService and Support

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

C8010A HP DAT 72 data cartridges, 72GB (170m) are fully supported and compatible with HP StorageWorks DAT 72 tape products. Because HP DAT 72 media is DAT 72 logo compliant, it may be used with any other non-HP device that bears the DAT 72 logo.

C8010A HP DAT 72 data cartridges, 72GB (170m) cannot be read or used to write new data in previous DDS drives or automation products. But DDS-3 and DDS-4 cartridges can read/write data in a HP StorageWorks DAT 72 tape drive.

Includes a limited lifetime warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and service providers and toll-free 7 x 24 technical phone support during the warranty period.

Limited lifetime warranty.

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