HP StorageWorks Ultrium 460 LTO-2 External Tape Drive for data backup Q1520A

tested

Missing front bezel - does not affect operation and button can still be pressed to eject

Can be removed from external enclosure and fitted in server / array internally

Summary

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 460 Tape Drive delivers a capacity of 400 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge. With a transfer rate of 60 MB/sec, the Ultrium 460 is the ideal choice for enterprise-class data protection needs.
Based on LTO technology for highest capacity, performance and reliability
HP StorageWorks Linear Tape Open (LTO) Ultrium tape drives offer broad compatibility, support for One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR), manageability, and legendary HP support.


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Key Features

  • Dependable: sets new standards for data integrity and reliability with a simple and robust design based on inherently reliable LTO technology
  • High-Capacity: stores all your data on a single cartridge to make your backups and restores simpler
  • Fast: minimises network interruption with blazing speed and dynamic data rate matching that squeezes optimal performance from your server and network environment
  • Easy: supports HP StorageWorks One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR), simply the easiest way to restore data in the event of a disaster
  • Affordable: high capacity combined with low media cost delivers an exceptionally low cost of ownership
  • Manageable: includes HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools, which provide superior management capabilities that make the drives easy to install, use and support
  • Well-Connected: compatible with all leading operating systems, backup software and servers
  • Future-Proof: delivers a compelling technology road map, doubling speed and capacity each generation
  • Open: based on LTO technology, which delivers the competitive benefits of an open format
  • Reliable: simple, high-integrity data path including read and write DRAM protects your data

Technical Features

  • The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 460, now includes pre-configured 3U rackmount options. Any of these Ultrium products can now be ordered as a single drive installed in a 3U rackmount kit, making it easy to order and install in a racked environment



Technical Specifications
Connectivity
I/O module connector
68-pin HD LVDS
Software
Compatible operating systems
Microsoft® Windows®, Novell NetWare, HP-UX, Tru64, Red Hat Linux, United Linux, IBM-AIX, Sun Solaris and other operating systems
Storage
Seek time
46 seconds typical for a 200 GB tape (native)
Transfer rate in sustain mode
Native: 30 MB/s, Compressed: 60 MB/s (Ultrium 2 media); Native: 20 MB/s, Compressed: 40 MB/s (Ultrium 1 media)
Burst transfer rate performance
160 MB/s (with Ultra3 SCSI wide)
SCSI interface
Wide Ultra3 SCSI (LVDS)
Compressed capacity
400 GB
Native capacity
200 GB
Drive type
LTO-2
Logical recording format
LTO Ultrium generation 2
Recording technology
8-channel linear serpentine recording on half-inch media
Buffering
64 MB
System
Chassis type
5¼ inch full-height


One button disaster recovery
Yes
Undetected error rate
1 x 10(17) bits read




Environmental information
Operating temperature range10° to 35° C


Compliance information
UNSPC code43201903


Physical information
Weight5.5 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)21.8 x 29.7 x 12.0 cm



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