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HP SureStore DAT24x6i
Features and Specifications

The HP SureStore DAT24x6i is the ideal match for today's automated backup applications. Automation reduces the risk of operator errors and saves valuable time. The HP SureStore DAT24x6i will meet the capacity needs of your growing network. Using hardware data compression, it can store up to 24 GB on a single tape in just over three hours. One magazine stores an entire week's worth of data.

Your new autoloader provides the following key features:

  • Random access to to six cartridges in a compact, removable magazine
  • Reliable DAT technology
  • Read and write compatible with DDS, DDS-2, and DDS-3 formats
  • Capacity of 24 gigabytes on a single DDS-3 tape (assuming a 2:1 data compression ratio)
  • Built-in read-after-write verification for a high level of data integrity
  • Compatibility with industry-standard DDS formats, allowing the use of low-cost media
  • Internal head cleaner that helps prevent head clogging
  • Feed Forward Equalizer ensures maximum data integrity
  • TapeAlert support for worry-free backup
  • TapeAssure software to verify successful installation
  • Hardware data compression increases data storage capacity and data transfer rate
  • Low power consumption

Physical Specifications

Dimensions:

85 mm H x 150 mm W x 210 mm D
(3.4 in x 5.9 in x 8.3 in)

Weight:

2.2 kg (4.85 lbs) without magazine

Power Requirements
  +5V ± 5% (100 mV maximum ripple) @ 0.75A
+12V ± 10% (150 mV maximum ripple) @ 2.0A

Performance

Interface:

Narrow SCSI-2

Recording Format:

DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS-1 (DDS), DDS-DC

Media:

DDS-3 (125 meter), DDS-2 (120 meter), and DDS (60 and 90 meter) Media Recognition System cartridges

Capacity:

6x24 GB based on six DDS-3 cartridges with average capacity of 24 GB per cartridge (assuming a data compression ratio of 2:1)

Sustained Transfer Rate:

Typically 2 MB/s using DDS-3 with data compression

Burst Transfer Rate:

3.0 MB/s (asynchronous)
10.0 MB/s (synchronous)

Search Speed:

40 seconds average file access for any part of a 125-meter tape

Cartridge Load/Unload Time:

<14 seconds average

Cartridge Swap Time:

15 seconds average

Operating Limits

Temperature:

 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Humidity:

20% to 80% RH, non-condensing

Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature:

26°C (79°F)

Altitude:

0 to 4600 m (0 to 15,000 ft)

Vibration:

0.21 g peak

Noise Level:

Less than 5.0 Bel sound power

Non-Operating Limits

Temperature:

 -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Humidity:

5% to 95% RH

Altitude:

0 to 15200 m (0 to 50,000 ft)

Vibration:

2.10 g rms

Shock Survival:

90 g for 3 ms duration

Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility

  • CSA Certification to C22.2, No. 950
  • UL Recognized to UL 1950
  • GS Mark EN60950 (IEC 950)
  • TUV-EN 60950
  • CE Declaration of Conformity
  • C-TICK Approved (AS/NZS 3548)
  • RRL Approved
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