The HP Trade-Ready Tape Drive Ultrium 448 (Part Number: DW018A) is an LTO Ultrium tape drive offering reliable and cost-effective data storage. This device supports the advanced LTO Ultrium generation, providing fast and secure data backups and restores. Feature-rich, the tape drive boasts a native storage capacity of 200GB, with the ability to store up to 400GB of compressed data. It delivers data at high speeds, transferring at up to 24 MB/sec for native transfers and 48 MB/sec when data is compressed.
With its SCSI interface, the Ultrium 448 connects seamlessly to a wide range of servers and storage environments. The drive's compatibility with both LTO2 and newer formats ensures smooth integration into most backup architectures. Moreover, it supports key technologies such as hardware data compression to optimise storage efficiency and reduce wear and tear on the media itself. This drive also incorporates error correction to enhance data integrity, significantly lowering the risk of failed backup or restore operations.
The DW018A is designed not only for performance but also durability. Its robust construction provides protection against heavy workloads in medium-to-large business environments. The tape drive is half-height, optimising physical space within servers or storage enclosures. Additionally, its hot-swap capability allows fast and easy replacement, ensuring minimal downtime during maintenance.
Ultimately, the HP Ultrium 448 tape drive is an ideal solution for businesses seeking reliable and high-capacity tape storage and backup, serving as a crucial foundation for robust and scalable data protection strategies.
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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.
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