HP AE487A



  • Part Number: AE487A
  • Category: Tape Drives
  • Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
  • Quantity: 1

Protect your small or medium sized business, remote office or workgroup with HP StorageWorks DAT Tape Drives offering the ability to store up to 320 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge at speeds of up to 86 GB/hr (assuming 2:1 data compression). Low ongoing cost of ownership is provided through low-cost, durable DAT media and backward compatibility which delivers a seamless upgrade path from older drives. HP DAT Tape Drives are available in several capacity points, 320 GB, 160 GB, 72 GB, 40 GB and interface types, SCSI, SAS and USB, making them compatible with virtually any server environment. DAT Tape Drives come complete with data and cleaning cartridge, HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Software Single Server Edition and its Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option (for single Windows, Linux or NetWare servers), and HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools.

Technical Information

Drive Type: DAT 72
Compressed Storage Capacity: 72 GB
Native Storage Capacity: 36 GB
Recording Method: Helical Scan

Drive Performance

Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate: 3.20 MB/s
Maximum Compressed Data Transfer Rate: 6.40 MB/s

Interfaces/Ports

Host Interface: USB

Physical Characteristics

Color: Carbon
Form Factor: Internal
Drive Width: 5.25"
Drive Height: 1/2H


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