The HP SureStore DLT 80R, part number C5727A, is a high-performance tape drive that uses DLT technology (Digital Linear Tape) for reliable data backup and archiving. This model is designed to support a storage capacity of up to 80GB (compressed) per cartridge, with native storage of 40GB. It features a SCSI interface, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer rates, making it ideal for use in enterprise environments with significant data backup needs.
The DLT 80R is purpose-built for medium to large businesses, offering a transfer rate of up to 6MB/s (native) or 12MB/s (compressed), ensuring that backups are performed efficiently and with minimal downtime. The drive leverages DLT’s well-known durability and reliability, making it a preferred solution for organisations needing dependable long-term storage. Each cartridge can be re-used repeatedly without degradation to ensure prolonged usage.
This model integrates into complex data environments using its SCSI-2 Fast/Wide interface, a proven standard in data storage hardware, which ensures seamless communication with storage servers and backup systems. The HP SureStore DLT 80R is also designed to work with multiple operating systems, enabling it to be easily incorporated into varied IT infrastructure setups.
In terms of physical dimensions, the HP SureStore DLT 80R is compact enough for rack mounting, making it suitable for server room installations. The unit also includes built-in error correction codes that work to detect and repair any corruption in archived data. With a mean time between failures (MTBF) rated at 250,000 hours, this tape drive represents a highly reliable storage component for critical operations.
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