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Native capacity/transfer rates quoted unless otherwise stated. All brand and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Technical information is subject to
change without notice. Copyright © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.

Specifications

Capacity

200GB native, typically 400GB with hardware 

data compression

Recording format

Logical recording format:

LTO Ultrium 2 , LTO Ultrium 1 for 100GB data cartridge

Recording technology:

8 channel linear serpentine recording on half-inch tape media

Performance

Data compression:

LTO-DC dual mode compression (enhanced version of ALDC)

Memory buffer:

64MB

Data rate matching

Dynamically variable adaptive tape speed to match host 

data rate from 8-24MB/sec (native)

Interface:

Ultra 160 (Wide Ultra 3) SCSI (LVDS) Serial Attached SCSI 3Gbps

Sustained transfer rate:

Up to 24MB/sec native (86GB/hr)

Up to 48MB/sec compressed (172 GB/hr)

Burst transfer rate:

160MB/second (with Ultra 160 wide)

Data access speed:

64 seconds typical for 200GB tape from beginning of media

Tape speed:

5.0 metres per second

Media

LTO Ultrium 2 400GB (compressed) data cartridge

Reliability

MTFB:

250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle

Corrected error rate:

1x10

17

bits read

Loading mechanism:

Powered load with precision eject

Head life:

60,000 hours

Power requirements

Idle:

13 Watts

Typical:

20 Watts

Maximum:

33 Watts

Power supply/required (int):

5V DC, 2.5A; 12V, 0.7A

Temperature

Temperature range:

Operating: 50° F to 95° F (10° C to 40° C) 

at a minimum of 6CFM airflow

Storage: -40° F to 151° F (-40° C to 66° C)

Non-condensing

humidity range:

Operating: 20 to 80% RH (non-condensing)

Storage: 10 to 95% RH (non-condensing)

Standards Compliance

CSA Certification to C22.2, No.60950 (cCSAus), 

TÜV EN60950 (IEC 60950), CE Declaration of Conformity,

FCC 47 CFR Parts 15, NOM, VCCI, C-TICK, RRL, BSMI,

GOSH CB Certificate and Report (IEC 60950)

Physical characteristics

Form factor:

5.25-inch wide, half-height

Dimensions (h x w x d):

1.6 x 5.7 x 8.1 inches (4.1 x 14.5 x 20.6 cm)

Weight:

3.2 lbs (1.45 KG)

Ordering information

PD040A:

HP LTO Ultrium 2 half-height format SCSI tape drive

PD045A: 

HP LTO Ultrium 2 half-height format SAS tape drive

C7972A:

HP LTO Ultrium 400 GB (compressed) data cartridge

C7978A:

HP LTO Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge

Key features and benefits

• 

High Value:

High capacity combined with 

low media and drive cost delivers an 
exceptionally low cost of ownership.

Compact:

Half-height form factor saves 

space and fits in a wide variety of servers, 
workstations and autoloaders.

Dependable:

Incorporates high reliability 

in a robust drive with high standards of 
data integrity.

Backup more data in less time:

Fast half-height

LTO Ultrium drive with 86GB/hour transfer rate 
and 200GB per cartridge capacity. Performance
optimized by unique dynamic Data Rate
Matching feature.

Well connected:

Compatible with leading 

operating systems, backup software 
and servers.

Investment protection:

Backward compatible 

to LTO Ultrium 1 media. Delivers compelling
migration path that will double in capacity 
every generation.

HP 

LTO

Ultrium2 Tape Drive – Half-height

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