HP StorageWorks DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader

HP Updated: 2008-02-26
HP StorageWorks DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader

The HP StorageWorks DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader is an ideal backup solution for the small to medium size company with limited IT support or a remote site of larger organizations. By reducing administrative tasks, the DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader not only simplifies the backup and archiving process, but reduces the risk of error as well. The autoloader includes a single tape drive inside a 1U Rack-Mount enclosure that holds up to ten data cartridges in two removable magazines. Also included is HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Single Server Edition for Windows/Linux/NetWare. With the ability to store up to 72GB of compressed data per DAT 72 data cartridge, the DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader provides a quick, efficient means for reducing workload. Simply load the magazines with the data cartridges and the autoloader takes care of the backup for weeks. The backup schedule can be customized by the backup application to suit the organizations requirements.

The DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader comes with HP StorageWorks One-Button Disaster Recovery, providing the ability to restore the system quickly and effortlessly with the touch of a single button, eliminating the need for operating system and software CDs. Additional reliability features include HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) for troubleshooting and TapeAlert for monitoring the drive and media.

What's New

• Reduce installation time with rack-ready DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader units. The tape autoloader can also be used on a table or desktop with the purchase of a separate rack-to-tabletop conversion kit.
• Factory integrate the DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader with other HP products such as HP ProLiant Servers by way of the HP Factory Express program.
• Bulk load media or store media offsite with the use of separate DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader magazine kits.

Features

• Value: Reduces IT staff requirements - Need for human intervention is reduced from daily to weekly or even less often. Backups can be scheduled to occur automatically at any time of day.
• Value: complete solution in the box - The DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader is shipped with HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Single Server Edition Software.
• Value: Low media cost - Least expensive tape media cost, lowering the cost of ownership.
• Agility: Highly reliable - Reduces the number of manual administrative tasks, and therefore the risk of error, in the backup process.
• Agility: Industry standard - The most popular server backup technology, DAT offers a proven track record of reliability and assured investment protection.
• Simplicity: Easy disaster recovery - HP StorageWorks One Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) restores your entire system at the touch of a button without the need for system disks or software CDs.
• Simplicity: Backward-compatible - Reads and writes industry-standard DDS-3, DDS-4 and DAT 72 media.
• Broad compatibility with servers, operating systems, and backup software applications - Supports almost every operating environment.
• Management and diagnostics software included - Tape drive management, performance optimization, and troubleshooting are made simple using the HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools application software that is included with the DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader.
• Ten-cartridge capacity in a 1U form factor - Taking minimum space in the rack.