The HP StorageWorks DAT 160 USB External Tape Drive is a reliable and compact backup solution, offering high-performance data storage in a durable external form. It is designed for small and medium businesses, as well as server environments requiring efficient data backup. This tape drive utilises the DAT (Digital Audio Tape) format and supports a capacity of up to 160 GB of compressed data, or 80 GB of native capacity per cassette, making it highly suitable for long-term archiving and data protection needs.
The drive interfaces via Hi-Speed USB, providing compatibility with most modern computing platforms, particularly systems that depend on USB connections for external storage peripherals. Its USB 2.0 interface ensures fast and reliable data transfer rates during both writing and reading operations, while maintaining ease of installation. The ability to utilise a USB connection eliminates the need for additional SAS or SCSI cards, making it a cost-effective solution for users looking for simplicity and efficiency.
This external tape drive is not only compatible with a wide variety of server operating systems but also supports a variety of backup and recovery software. It is backward compatible with older generation DAT tapes, ensuring users can restore data from previous tape formats with ease. Additionally, the HP StorageWorks DAT 160 offers low power consumption, contributing to energy efficiency in the workplace. Moreover, the unit is compact and lightweight, making it easy to switch between different environments when necessary.
EOL Technology Services provides support, professional services, and replacement parts for the HP StorageWorks DAT 160 USB External Tape Drive. Our team helps businesses maintain their existing backup systems with expert consultation, ensuring replacement parts are readily available to extend the life of essential hardware.
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.
We have access to a global supply chain of storage systems not advertised on our website. If you contact a member of the team with the part you require, we will do our best to provide a competitive no obligation quote.
