Industry Standard
DDS-4
The DDS-4 technology has a drum rotation speed of 8,503 rpm while the tape moves at 11.6 mm/s. Features of the
format allow a linear bit density greater than DDS-3, which increases transfer rate and capacity.
Investment Protection
The 20/40-GB DAT autoloader uses a compatibility mode to read and write DDS-1, DDS-2, DDS-3 and DDS-4 tapes.
This offers investment protection for users who have standardized with the DAT technology. Users will also have
the ability to restore archived media from previous backups and interchange with previously shipping DDS-3 6 and 8
cassette Autoloader drives.
Lowers TCO with
Automation
Automated DAT backup systems offer lower total cost of ownership with a higher storage capacity and
performance than a stand alone tape backup drive and is targeted at the price sensitive environments.
Operating Environment
Support
Microsoft® Windows®
NT®/2000
Supported on NT v4.0 with VERITAS Backup Exec v7.3 for NT and CA ARCserveIT
v6.61 for NT. Both software packages require optional autoloader modules. Dantz
Retrospect v5.6 for NT/2000 (Server Version).
Novell NetWare v4.x & 5.x
Supported on NetWare v4.x and 5.x with VERITAS Backup Exec v8.5 for NetWare
and CA ARCserveIT v6.61 for NetWare. Both software packages require optional
autoloader modules.
Software Support
VERITAS Backup Exec v8.6 for NT
VERITAS Backup Exec v8.5 for NetWare
Computer Associates ARCserve v7.0 for NT
Computer Associates ARCserve v7.0 for NetWare
Computer Associates ARCserve 2000 for 2000
Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.x
Option Kit Contents
20/40-GB DAT DDS-4 8
Cassette Autoloader
Internal
20/40-GB DAT drive with loader mechanism
Documentation
8 Cassette Magazine
1 Data Cassette and 1 Cleaning Cassette
20/40-GB DAT DDS-4 8
Cassette Autoloader
External
20/40-GB DAT drive with loader mechanism in an enclosure
Documentation
8 Cassette Magazine
1 Data Cassette and 1 Cleaning Cassette
Power Cord
External LVD SCSI Cable
Rackmount Tape Options
Supported on StorageWorks 3U Rackmount Kit by Compaq. Allows customer to install up to 2 internal DAT
AutoLoaders in a 3U rackmount space. Standard configuration provides two internal SCSI buses (channels)
supporting 1 DAT AutoLoader per bus. Please refer to "Rackmount Tape Drive Kits" QuickSpec for further
information.
Qualified with HP's Data
Protection Suite for Tape
Utilities
Complete set of Data Protection Tools focused on simplifying the process of configuring, implementing, and
maintaining a data protection strategy. Includes software applications such as Tape Storage Management Console
and Insight Manager, as well as product information tools including technology White Papers, Service Advisories,
and the Storage Products CD. For information on the Data Protection Software Suite, please check the "Related
Options" section of this QuickSpec or visit the Web site at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/storage/software.html
.
NOTE: This Web site is available in English only.
QuickSpecs
HP StorageWorks 20/40-GB DAT DDS-4 8 Cassette
Autoloader
Product Highlights
DA - 10518 Worldwide — Version 16 — October 22, 2003
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