The HP DAT 8 (Part Number: C5689C) is a reliable tape drive designed for users who need an effective solution for data backup and archival. This model uses Digital Audio Tape (DAT) technology, ensuring high-density storage in a compact form. It is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized businesses seeking scalable data protection at an affordable price.
The drive features a SCSI interface, which is compatible with a wide range of systems, providing dependable and fast data transfer rates. With a native capacity of 4 GB and a compressed capacity of 8 GB, this tape drive offers adequate storage for daily backup tasks without sacrificing performance. The DAT 8 is known for its durability, making it ideal for long-term use in demanding environments.
Additionally, the HP DAT 8 is designed to offer backward compatibility with earlier DAT formats, making it easier for businesses to migrate older DAT libraries without losing access to legacy data. The unit is capable of performing efficient read and write cycles, and it operates with a high level of reliability due to its ability to perform data verification, ensuring the integrity of the stored information.
Lastly, thanks to its small form factor, the HP DAT 8 saves space within tight data centres, and its low energy consumption helps reduce operational costs in busy IT environments. Whether used as part of a routine data backup or as a secure archival method, it delivers long-term value for storage needs.
EOL Technology Services provides comprehensive support for the HP DAT 8 (Part No: C5689C), including professional services, troubleshooting, and replacement parts. Our team can assist with ensuring your data backup system continues to function as needed, even after the part has reached the end of its lifecycle.
We can ship to most places in the world, but due to regulations and laws there are some countries we cannot ship to. Please contact a member of the team for clarification based on your location.
We can provide ongoing storage support, troubleshooting, performance optimisation, and a range of on-site data storage maintenance contracts to keep your system infrastructure running.
Yes, we offer professional installation and configuration services to ensure the part is set up correctly and integrated seamlessly into any existing infrastructure.
Certainly! We can assess your storage needs, performance requirements, and growth plans to recommend the most suitable hardware for your organisation.
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