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Tape Drives, Libraries & Autoloaders

HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive
Provides high
capacity and fast performance in a half-height tape drive to deliver the
security and reliability customers need to safely backup and archive critical
data.
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Now available in U320 SCSI interface
The HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 Tape
Drive, based on fourth-generation LTO technology, is the highest capacity, 1.6
TB compressed per cartridge, fastest performing, 576 GB per hour, half-height
tape drive in the StorageWorks family providing hardware data encryption to
deliver the ultimate direct attach data protection solution for entry level and
for midsized customers. It is available in both SCSI and SAS models.
AES 256-bit hardware data encryption provides easy-to-enable security to protect
the most sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges. By
using LTO-4 encryption, not only is data fully capable of being compressed
therefore maximizing capacity, encrypted backups are completed without a loss in
performance.
The Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive is fully read and write compatible with all fourth -
third-generation Ultrium media and offers further investment protection through
its backward-read compatibility with second-generation Ultrium media.
Stores up to 1.6 TB of data on a single data cartridge using 2:1 compression.
High capacity drive reduces the costs associated with data protection by
requiring fewer data cartridges to complete backups.
Provides an optimized compressed data transfer rate of 576 GB/hr allowing
customers to scale their backup capacities without having to increase their
backup windows. HP’s exclusive dynamic data rate matching feature can match the
throughput of the host and reduce starting and stopping the tape drive.
Allows for installation into all standard
5.25-inch media bays.
Provides easy-to-enable security to protect the
most sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges
Ships with HP Data Protector Express Single
Server Edition Software for backup/recovery and the HP Data Protector Express
Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option.
3 Gb/sec SAS and U320 SCSI interfaces making it
ideal for midrange and departmental servers.
Extensive list of supported backup and archiving
software applications. .
Tape drive management, performance optimization,
and troubleshooting are made simple using the HP StorageWorks Library and Tape
Tools application that is included with the HP Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive.
For IT organizations with stringent, long-term
data retention requirements, WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) data protection
capability offers a simple and secure method for archiving records allowing
customers to affordably meet the toughest industry compliance regulations.
Qualified on HP ProLiant, Integrity, 9000,
NonStop, and AlphaServers platforms, as well as many servers from other leading
vendors such as Dell, IBM, and Sun. Support for heterogeneous hardware and
software platforms provides customers with a single tape drive solution for all
environments.
Recording Technology
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LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
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Compressed Capacity (compressed 2:1)
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1.6 TB
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Sustained Transfer Rate (compressed 2:1)
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576 GB/hr
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Buffer
Size
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128 MB
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Interface
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Ultra320 LVD SCSI
3Gb/sec SAS
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Form
Factor
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5.25 inch
half-height
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WORM
Capability
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Yes
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Encryption Capability
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AES 256-bit
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Warranty - year(s) (parts/labor/onsite)
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3/0/0 |
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium Half-Height Tape Drives
The HP StorageWorks family of Ultrium tape drives is
HP's premier line of tape backup devices. Based on LTO Ultrium format, an
open standard with a well-defined six-generation roadmap, HP Ultrium tape
drives offer customers the best choice for investment protection relative to
their backup and archival requirements. HP pioneered the half-height Ultrium
drive, as the only manufacturer offering full-height and half-height models
of each generation of Ultrium drives. Delivering the perfect balance of
capacity and performance, HP Ultrium half-height drives are designed for
server customers in direct attached storage (DAS) environments where hard
disk and system bottlenecks can impede data transfer rates. Four generations
of half-height drives are available from HP, offering a wide portfolio to
meet the backup requirements for entry and midrange servers.
With ultimate reliability and ease of use in mind,
even at a 100% duty cycle, HP's rugged design builds on superior LTO
technology and adds advanced features to create a new level of data
protection. HP Ultrium tape drives employ dynamic data rate matching to
adjust to the speed of the host, reducing wear and tear on both drive and
media and increasing performance, even on slower hosts. HP's ultra-durable
soft-load feature automatically positions the data cartridge, and the highly
reliable HP leader-capture mechanism virtually eliminates lost leaders,
increasing the success of your backup and restore operations. The included
HP Data Protector Express Single Server Edition Software supports the HP
tape drive's One-Button Disaster Recovery feature to provide the easiest way
to restore data in the event of a disaster. If data is critical to your
business, protect it with an HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drives.
| What's New |
- The new HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760
represents HP's forth generation half-height tape drive:
- Delivers a capacity of 1.6 TB of compressed
data on a single cartridge.
- Fastest half-height LTO drive in HP's
portfolio with a compressed data transfer rate of 160 MB/sec.
- AES 256-bit hardware data encryption prevents
unauthorized access of tape cartridges.
- Support WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) media
for meeting regulatory compliance.
- SAS and SCSI interfaces available.
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StorageWorks Ultrium 232 Tape Drive |
| The HP
StorageWorks Ultrium 232 tape drive is entry into the LTO portfolio.
This affordable superdrive delivers enterprise-class capacity,
performance, and reliability. With a compressed capacity of 200 GB per
data cartridge and a compressed data transfer rate of 115 GB per hour,
this LTO-1 drive is read- and write-compatible with all first-generation
Ultrium drives and media, and its media can be read by any LTO-1, LTO-2,
or LTO-3 drive from any manufacturer. |
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Ultrium 232 External Tape Drive
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Ultrium 232 Internal Tape Drive
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StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Tape Drive |
| The HP
StorageWorks Ultrium 448 tape drive is HP's second generation of
half-height LTO tape drive technology. Offering a choice of both SCSI
and SAS models, this midrange capacity, low cost tape drive delivers a
compressed storage capacity of 400 GB per data cartridge and a
compressed data transfer rate of 172 GB per hour, double the capacity
and one and a half times the performance of the Ultrium 232 tape drive.
The Ultrium 448 tape drive is fully read and write compatible with all
first- and second-generation Ultrium drives and media. These features,
combined with low pricing, make the Ultrium 448 the ideal direct-attach
and network backup solution for entry-level and midrange servers where
capacity and low cost of ownership are critical. New SAS-based models
allow for direct connect to SAS-based HP ProLiant servers via embedded
SAS controller or SAS HBA. |
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Ultrium 448 External Tape Drive
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Ultrium 448 Internal Tape Drive
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| HP
StorageWorks Ultrium 920 Tape Drive |
| The HP
StorageWorks Ultrium 920 tape drive is HP's third generation of
half-height LTO tape drive technology. The Ultrium 920 delivers a
compressed storage capacity of 800 GB per data cartridge and a
compressed data transfer rate of 432 GB per hour, two and a half times
faster than the previous generation Ultrium 448 tape drive. Available in
both SCSI and SAS models, the Ultrium 920 is ideal for midrange and
departmental servers. The Ultrium 920 Tape Drive is fully read and write
compatible with all second-generation Ultrium drives and media and
offers further investment protection through its backward-read
compatibility with first-generation Ultrium media. For IT organizations
with stringent, long-term data retention requirements, the Ultrium 920's
WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) data protection feature offers a simple and
secure method for archiving records as part of a compliance solution to
meet the toughest of industry regulations. |
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Ultrium 920 External Tape Drive
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Ultrium 920 Internal Tape Drive
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| HP
StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive |
| The HP
StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive is HP's fourth-generation of
LTO tape drive technology capable of storing up to The HP StorageWorks
LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive is HP's fourth-generation of half-height
LTO tape drive technology capable of storing up to 1.6 TB per cartridge
in under 3 hours. Available in both SCSI and SAS models, HP Ultrium
half-height drives are designed for server customers in direct attached
storage (DAS) environments where hard disk and system bottlenecks can
impede data transfer rates. To further protect the most sensitive data,
AES 256-bit hardware data encryption provides easy-to-enable security to
prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges. By using LTO-4 hardware
data encryption, not only is data fully capable of being compressed
therefore maximizing capacity, encrypted backups are completed without a
loss in performance. Capable of data transfer rates up to 160 MB/sec,
HP's exclusive Data Rate Matching feature further optimizes performance
by matching speed of host to keep drives streaming and enabling the
fastest performance of any tape drive in the industry. The Ultrium 1760
provides investment protection with full read and write support with
LTO-4 and LTO-3 media, and the ability to read LTO-2 cartridge. By
doubling the capacity of previous generation Ultrium drives, HP
customers now require fewer data cartridges to meet their storage needs,
significantly reducing their IT costs and increasing their ROI.
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LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 External Tape Drive
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LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 Internal Tape Drive
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Models
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Ultrium 232 Tape Drive |
HP StorageWorks Ultrium 232 SCSI Internal |
DW064A*
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 232 SCSI External |
DW065B
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Ultrium 232 Tape Drive
Smart Buy Bundle
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HP StorageWorks Smart Buy Ultrium 232 SCSI Internal
Tape Drive & Media Bundle
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AG493A
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HP StorageWorks Smart Buy Ultrium 232 SCSI External
Tape Drive & Media Bundle |
AG494A
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Ultrium 448 Tape Drive |
HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 SCSI Internal |
DW016A*
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 SCSI External |
DW017B
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 SCSI Array Module |
DW019A*
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 SCSI Rack-mount |
DW028A*
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 SAS Internal |
DW085A*
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 SAS External |
DW086A
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Ultrium 448 Tape Drive
Smart Buy Bundle |
HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Internal Tape Drive Smart
Buy |
AG712A
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 External Tape Drive Smart
Buy |
AG713A
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Internal Tape Drive &
Media Smart Buy Bundle |
AE488A
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 External Tape Drive &
Media Smart Buy Bundle |
AG508A
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 SAS Internal Tape Drive &
HBA Smart Buy Bundle |
AG735A
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 SAS External Tape Drive &
HBA Smart Buy Bundle |
AG736A
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 SAS Internal Tape Drive
with HBA & Rack Mount Smart Buy Bundle |
AG739A
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Ultrium 920 Tape Drive |
HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 SCSI Internal |
EH841A*
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 SCSI External |
EH842A*
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 SCSI Rack-mount |
EH903A
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 SAS Internal |
EH847A*
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 SAS External |
EH848A
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Ultrium 920 Tape Drive
Smart Buy Bundle
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 SCSI Internal Tape Drive
& Media Smart Buy Bundle |
AG710A
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HP StorageWorks Smart Buy Ultrium 920 SCSI External
Tape Drive & Media Smart Buy Bundle |
AG711A
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HP StorageWorks Smart Buy Ultrium 920 SAS Internal
Tape Drive & HBA Smart Buy Bundle |
AG737A
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HP StorageWorks Smart Buy Ultrium 920 SAS External
Tape Drive & HBA Smart Buy Bundle |
AG738A
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HP StorageWorks Smart Buy Ultrium 920 SAS Internal
Tape Drive with HBA & Rack Mount Smart Buy Bundle |
AG740A
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Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive |
HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Internal |
EH919A*
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HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS External |
EH920A
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HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Rack-mount |
EH946A*
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HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SCSI Internal |
EH921A*
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HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SCSI External |
EH922A
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Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive Smart Buy Bundle |
HP StorageWorks Ultrium LTO-4 1760 SCSI Internal Tape
Drive Smart Buy Bundle
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EH921SB
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HP StorageWorks Ultrium LTO-4 1760 SCSI External Tape
Drive Smart Buy Bundle
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EH922SB
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HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Internal Tape
Drive Smart Buy Bundle
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EH919SB
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HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS External Tape
Drive Smart Buy Bundle |
EH920SB
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| Key Features |
- Affordable LTO technology
- Enterprise-class capacity and reliability
- Compact half-height form factor
- HP One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) restores
your entire system at the touch of a button
- High-capacity drives that store up to 1.6 TB of
data on a single cartridge with 2:1 compression
- Data rate matching continuously adjusts the
speed of the tape drive to that of the server or network environment,
which increases performance, reduces mechanical wear on the drive, and
extends tape life
- Fully read-and-write compatible with Ultrium
drives and media from other manufacturers
- Includes HP Data Protector Express Single
Server Edition Software for backup/recovery software and the Data
Protector Express Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option.
- Internal, external, array module and
rack-mounted models available
- Active head cleaning provides automated
cleaning that increases head life and reduces the need for using the
cleaning cartridge
- Lower power consumption for maximum reliability
at minimum cost
- Soft-load feature automatically takes the data
cartridge and moves it into the load position
- Advanced tape leader capture design ensures
fail-safe cartridge loading Internal, external, hot-swap, and
rack-mounted models are available
- Includes HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools
to help with installation, management, and troubleshooting
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Customer Benefits |
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Affordable |
- High capacity combined with low media cost
delivers an exceptionally low cost of ownership
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Compact |
- Half-height form factor saves space and fits in
a wide range of servers and workstations
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Dependable |
- Employs the same high standards for data
integrity as HP's full-height Ultrium tape drives
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| High
capacity |
- Stores all your data on a single cartridge
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| Fast |
- Minimizes network interruption and completes
the backup within your backup window
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| Easy |
- Supports HP One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR),
simply the easiest way to restore data in the event of a disaster
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Manageable |
- Includes superior management capabilities that
makes it easy to install, use and support
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Well-connected |
- Compatible with leading operating systems,
backup software and servers
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| Open |
- Based on LTO technology, which delivers the
competitive benefits of an open format
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Reliable |
- High-integrity data path including read and
write DRAM protects your data
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LTO Ultrium Technology |
Linear Tape-Open technology was developed by three
leaders in the storage industry - HP, IBM, and Quantum - who brought
together their combined expertise in tape technology to develop an
entirely new format based on the best of existing technologies.
Because LTO Ultrium technology was a new format, it required no
cumbersome support of legacy formats, so it could be designed without
compromising on reliability or performance. The LTO Program, has
developed a well-defined six-generation roadmap, which has been
executed right on schedule.
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Ultrium LTO-1 and LTO-2 tape drive technologies
from HP use a linear format of 384 tracks and 512 tracks
(respectively), writing eight tracks simultaneously. Ultrium LTO-3 and
LTO-4 tape drive features a breakthrough in recording technology by
writing sixteen tracks simultaneously on a linear format of 704 tracks
and 896 tracks (respectively). The data is written in a serpentine
pattern; the tape reverses direction after each set of eight tracks is
written. This provides higher density recording, enabling customers to
lower costs and increase efficiency by storing more data on a single
tape in an industry standard format.
The LTO standard for backward compatibility is
to write back one generation and read back two generations; therefore:
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First-generation Ultrium drives (HP Ultrium 230,
HP Ultrium 232) read and write LTO-1 media
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Second-generation Ultrium drives (HP Ultrium 460,
HP Ultrium 448) read and write LTO-1 and LTO-2 media.
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Third-generation Ultrium drives (HP Ultrium 920,
Ultrium 960) read and write LTO-2 and LTO-3 media and also read
LTO-1 media.
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Fourth-generation Ultrium drives (Ultrium 1760,
Ultrium 1840) read and write LTO-3 and LTO-4 media and also read
LTO-2 media.
As part of the LTO open standard, all HP tape
drives and media offer the same standards of compatibility with tape
drives and media manufactured by other LTO vendors.
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data compression (LTO-DC) is an enhanced version of Advanced Lossless
Data Compression (ALDC) hardware compression. Compression is
automatically turned off if the compressed data would cause an overall
expansion in data size, hence optimizing the available capacity on the
media. This system is used in Ultrium generation 1, 2, and 3 products. |
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decision about what next technology you should buy into should be based
on your future, not your past, investment. Choose the Ultrium format
when you need the following advantages:
- Maximum reliability, capacity and performance
- Compatibility with a broad range of operating
systems and servers (e.g., a mixed system environment)
- A legacy-free technology that uses the best
attributes from a wide range of tape technologies without any
compromises for backward compatibility requirements
- A solid roadmap for future generations of the
technology
- An open format available from multiple vendors
- Lowest media cost of any 'superdrive' tape
technology
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Data Rate Matching |
Data Rate Matching combines sophisticated buffer
management with HP's exclusive Variable Adaptive Tape Speed technology
to allow the tape drive to match its transfer rate to the host speed
dynamically and continuously across the wide range of transfer rates.
This feature ensures that the tape drive continues to stream data
regardless of the environment, and brings two big advantages:
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It minimizes rewinding and repositioning of the
tape, reducing physical wear on drive and media, thus increasing
reliability.
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It optimizes backup performance, and maximizes
overall efficiency allowing the drive to respond immediately to any
speed changes from the host.
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It minimizes the power requirements for the drive
by reducing the number of repositions needed.
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One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) |
HP StorageWorks One-Button Disaster Recovery is an
exclusive feature of HP tape drives that provides fast and simple
disaster recovery on HP ProLiant servers. OBDR is a firmware-driven
utility that can restore a server's operating system, software
applications, and data using a single tape cartridge. Depending on the
size of the data set, OBDR can provide system recovery in less than
one hour, reducing the recovery window by more than 50 percent and
minimizing the risks and costs associated with downtime. There's no
longer a need to search for software disks and manuals or make a new
set of disaster recovery disks each time the network configuration is
altered or a peripheral is added. The sheer simplicity of OBDR means
less human error. Backup and disaster recovery preparation, previously
two separate tasks, now become one process.
For a current list of servers, workstations, and software that support
OBDR, check the tape backup compatibility pages on the HP website..
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| WORM
(Write-Once, Read-Many) Drive and Media Support |
Critical to the success of data retention policies
in highly regulated environments is the ability to store and manage
data in an unalterable state. Following stringent guidelines set forth
by regulatory agencies such as the SEC and HIPPA, IT organizations
must now integrate new solutions and policies that can verify the
integrity of stored data for periods that can extend well beyond seven
years.
Ultrium 920 and Ultrium 1760 tape drives feature
the ability to archive and store data in a non-rewriteable format that
meets the most stringent regulatory guidelines. Using a combination of
integrated fail-safe features in the drive firmware, cartridge memory,
and tape formatting, the Ultrium 920 and Ultrium 1760 can archive
large amounts of data for periods of up to 30 years in a secure,
untampered state. Since all Ultrium 920 and Ultrium 1760 tape drives
include support for both rewritable and WORM media, IT organizations
can now easily integrate a secure, long-term archiving solution into
their current data protection strategy. As compared to other
technologies that feature support for WORM storage, Ultrium 920 and
Ultrium 1760 tape drives offer the advantages of:
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A single drive to support all backup and
archiving needs
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Two distinctive tape cartridges to easily
distinguish and manage both rewriteable and WORM data cartridges
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A specially designed WORM data cartridge with
multiple integrated fail-safe features to prevent accidental or
intentional overwriting of data
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High-capacity, low-cost HP WORM media that can
store up to 1.6 TB of data on a single data cartridge
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Support from many backup and archiving software
vendors, providing the most comprehensive and mainstream support in
the industry
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The LTO open standard that offers greater choice
and compatibility across all third-generation Ultrium products
NOTE: While all HP Ultrium 920, Ultrium 960,
Ultrium 1760 and Ultrium 1840 tape drives support LTO Ultrium WORM
media, some third-generation LTO Ultrium tape drives from other
manufacturers may not include read and write support for LTO Ultrium
WORM media. For non-HP third-generation LTO Ultrium tape drives,
please check the manufacturers' specifications to ensure this support
is provided if you are using your WORM media. If WORM support is not
provided, the drive will eject the WORM tape cartridge immediately
upon insertion into to the tape drive.
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| HP
Ultrium Storage Media |
HP recommends that you use HP-branded cartridges in
your HP Ultrium tape drive to assure the highest level of protection
for your valuable data. Our test program for HP Ultrium media is the
most thorough and comprehensive in the industry.
All HP cartridges must satisfy an exhaustive battery of additional
tests that relate directly to real life situations, where real data
and real businesses are at stake. The benefit of the HP brand
specification for media is consistent quality. Through the testing of
thousands of HP drives and HP cartridges, the ideal formulation for
backup performance is defined and then continuously monitored. This
hugely resource-intensive process is unique to HP and affords deep
insight into the HP+HP backup solution for a wide range of
environments and duty cycles. Your best choice for ease of support and
maximum dependability is to use HP-branded Ultrium cartridges at all
times.
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Management |
HP Ultrium tape drives and automation are supported
by HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (LTT). This set of
easy-to-use utilities makes the installation and maintenance of HP
tape drives and devices simple:
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Verifies installation of the drive
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Tests and verifies the health of the drive and
media
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Provides HP support with detailed device
information
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Offers multiple options for finding and upgrading
new firmware
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Aids in performance optimization
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Included with each Ultrium tape drive and
available via free download supporting all HP tape products
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