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HP SureStore DAT8e and DAT8eU
Features and Specifications

[DAT8E]

The HP SureStore DAT8 combines capacity and performance with reliability and low cost of ownership, making it the ideal choice for network backup. Your new tape drive provides the following key features:
  • Reliable DAT technology
  • Capacity of 8 gigabytes on a single DDS-2 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
  • TapeAlert support for worry-free backup
  • TapeAssure software to verify successful installation
  • HP One-Button Disaster Recovery
  • Hardware data compression increases data storage capacity and data transfer rate
  • Low power consumption

Physical Specifications

Dimensions:

95 mm H x 116 mm W x 220 mm D
(3.7 in x 4.5 in x 8.6 in)

Weight:

DAT8e: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)

DAT8eU: 1.95 kg (4.3 lbs.) without power supply

Power Requirements

DAT8e:

DAT8eU:

Supply voltage:

0.5A maximum

0.8A maximum

100-240V AC, automatically detected, 50-60 Hz

Performance

Interface:

Narrow SCSI-2

Recording Format:

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

Media:

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

Capacity:

8 GB on a DDS-2 cartridge (assuming a data compression ratio of 2:1)

Sustained Transfer Rate:

Typically 1 MB/s using DDS-2 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 120-meter tape

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

Shock Survival:

5 g peak for 3 ms duration

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 Listed to UL 1950
  • GS Mark EN60950 (IEC 950)
  • NOM 1 NYCE
  • FCC Class B Certified
  • VCCI Class 2
  • C-TICK Approved (AS/NZS 3548)
  • Class 1 LED product (IEC 825-1)
  • CE Declaration of Conformity
  • RRL Approved
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