Economically Backup And Protect Your Data With Hp C8011a, Dat160 Tape Format

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In the 21st century business environment, massive amounts of data are being created, stored and exchanged across different hardware platforms. Data administrators are expected to provide robust data protection and ensure cost-efficient backups, as viruses, software corruption, human errors and system malfunctions can affect the data integrity. DAT tape media format delivers low ownership cost and performs backup operations more cost-effectively than any other tape-based solution. DAT tape is the first media choice of SMBs and workstations. Ongoing roadmap and backward compatibility are strong reasons why budget-constrained organizations prefer DAT tape format. The latest versions of DAT technology are DAT-320 (seventh generation), DAT160 (sixth generation) and DAT72 tape (fifth generation).

HP Hewlett-Packard, a globally renowned backup media expert, is committed to developing this high-performance DAT tape format for years to come. HP DAT160 tape solution combines high performance with supreme reliability. HP DAT160 is a low-cost data protection solution for remote offices, workgroups, SMBs, enterprise workstations, ...
... departmental backups and popular servers. HP C8011A, DAT160 cartridge can store massive amount of information. In native mode, DAT160 tape can hold 80GB data.

A wide range of DAT160 drive models has been designed by HP to help data administrators install the DAT160 system into their complex IT infrastructures. External, rack mount and internal drive units provide exceptional compatibility and flexibility to reliable store and retrieve your data. 13.8 MB/s native transfer speed is offered by the HP DAT 160 drives. In addition, the average media load/unload time of 35 seconds and data access time of 50 seconds make DAT160 drive the perfect choice for time-critical business applications. The drive interfaces available are USB 2.0 and SCSI ultra160.

Now the customers of previous two-generations DDS4 and DDS5 (DAT72) can conveniently upgrade to DAT-160 technology without losing access to their prior DAT tape media. Data can be also be written and read from DDS5 and DDS4 tapes with HP DAT160 drive. The DAT160 customers can enjoy complete compatibility with three DAT generations, and be assured of investment protection. Fast data transfer rate of HP DAT160 drive is backed up by the exceptional MTBF of 125,000 hours. The level of reliability has been further enhanced with the introduction of Reed-Solomon error correction code.

Other alternate backup tapes developed by HP for medium/small businesses are DLT, LTO 1 ultrium, SDLT, LTO ultrium3, AIT and LTO ultrium 2 tapes. Part numbers of few HP tapes are:

HP dlt-iv or dlt-4 tape, C5141F
HP SDLT1 tape, C7980A
HP LTO5 tape, C7975A
HP LTO-2 ultrium tape, C7972A
HP AIT 2 tape, Q1998A
HP SDLT2 tape, Q2020A

An automated cleaning system keeps the HP DAT-160 drive in top condition and ensures long term reliability. HP C8011A, DAT160 cartridge is robust enough to withstand vibrations and bumps. Additionally, its strong cartridge shell protects the tape against external mechanical stress or inadvertent drops.

This successful and high performance HP DAT160 is the right backup media solution for your stringent data storage needs and heightened security concerns.

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Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets DAT 160 tape and HP DAT 160 tape. He has vast experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping buyers who have the backup needs and guide clients about the technology.

Frank Miller
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