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HP SureStore DAT8i
Features and Specifications

 
[DAT8I]

The HP SureStore DAT8i 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:

41 mm H x 150 mm W x 158 mm D
(1.6 in x 6.0 in x 6.2 in)

Weight:

0.9 kg (2.1 lbs)

Power Requirements

  +5V ± 5% (100 mV maximum ripple) @ 0.8A

+12V ± 10% (150 mV maximum ripple) @ 0.1A

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:

0.30 g peak

Shock Survival:

5 g peak for 3 ms duration

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:

2.41 g rms

Shock Survival:

90 g for 3 ms duration

Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility

  • CSA Certification to C22.1, No. 950
  • UL Recognized to UL 1950
  • TUV EN60950 (IEC 950)
  • Class 1 LED product (IEC 825-1)
  • CE Declaration of Conformity
  • C-TICK Approved (AS/NZS 3548)
  • RRL Approved
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