HP DAT 40 Tape Drive

The HP StorageWorks DAT 40 SCSI Tape Drive is a dependable entry-level backup solution for smaller servers and workstations. This DDS-4 tape drive stores 40 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge at a rate of 23 GB/hr (assuming 2:1 data compression), providing an ideal balance between capacity and performance.



• Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
• Manufacturer Part Number: C5686C
• Manufacturer Website Address: www.hp.com
• Product Model: C5686C
• Product Name: DAT 40 Tape Drive
• Product Type: DAT 40 Tape Drive
• Storage Capacity: 20GB (Native)/40GB (Compressed)
• Data Transfer Rate: 3.2MBps (Native)/6.4MBps (Compressed) - 11.5GBph (Native Backup)/23GBph (Compressed Backup)
• Interfaces/Ports: 1 x 68-pin HD-68 LVD Wide Ultra SCSI - SCSI
• Form Factor: 5.25" 1/2H Internal, 5.25" 1/2H Internal
• Dimensions: 1.6" Height x 5.7" Width x 6.1" Depth, 1.6" Height x 5.7" Width x 6.1" Depth
• Weight: 4.6 lb , 4.6 lb

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