HP Q1588A

  • Part Number: Q1588A
  • Category: Tape Drives
  • Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
  • Quantity: 5

The HP StorageWorks DAT 160 SAS Tape Drive offering the highest capacity and performance. It has the ability to store up to 160GB of compressed data on a single cartridge at speeds of up to 50GB/hr (assuming 2:1 data compression). Low ongoing cost of ownership is provided through low-cost, durable DAT media and a two generation backward compatibility with DAT 72 and DAT 40 which delivers a seamless upgrade path from older drives.

Technical Information

Drive Type: DAT 160
Compressed Storage Capacity: 160 GB
Native Storage Capacity: 80 GB
Recording Method: Helical Scan

Drive Performance

Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate: 6.90 MB/s
Maximum Compressed Data Transfer Rate: 13.80 MB/s

Interfaces/Ports

Host Interface: SAS

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor: External
Height: 2.6"
Width: 7.1"
Depth: 9.3"
Weight (Approximate): 4.96 lb

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