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Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
The HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader provides cost-effective, easy-to-install unattended backup. Equally at home in a
datacenter rack or on a desk next to the office server, the 1/8 Tape Autoloader in a 2U form factor is equipped with either an
Ultrium 960, Ultrium 448, SDLT 320 drive, Ultrium 230 drive or a DLT VS80 drive and can house up to eight cartridges. The
Ultrium and SDLT versions are an ideal consolidated backup solution for multiple servers where high throughput and high capacity
are required. For users who have less stringent capacity and throughput requirements, the DLT VS80 version is recommended. All
models come with HP OpenView Storage Data Protector, Single Server Edition for Windows® 2000/NT®/2003/XP.
What's New
What's New
What's New
What's New
Supports the new high-performance HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 Tape Drive in the 1/8 Tape Autoloader platform
Supports the new high-performance HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Tape Drive in the 1/8 Tape Autoloader platform
RoHS & WEEE compliant 1/8 Ultrium 960 and 1/8 Ultrium 448 tape autoloaders which meet lead-free and product recycling
initiatives; for more information on HP's position, reference
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/pdf/leadposition.pdf
Models
Models
Models
Models
1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape Autoloader
1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape Autoloader
1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape Autoloader
1/8 Ultrium 960 Tape Autoloader
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: One Ultrium 960 drive, eight slot autoloader, desktop model; autoloader can be rack mounted with
NOTE:
optional rackmount kit.
1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloader
1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloader
1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloader
1/8 Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloader
NOTE: One Ultrium 448 drive, eight slot autoloader, desktop model; autoloader can be rack mounted with
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
optional rackmount kit.
1/8 SDLT 320 Tape Autoloader
1/8 SDLT 320 Tape Autoloader
1/8 SDLT 320 Tape Autoloader
1/8 SDLT 320 Tape Autoloader
NOTE:
NOTE: One SDLT 320 drive, eight slot autoloader, desktop model; autoloader can be rack mounted with
NOTE:
NOTE:
optional rackmount kit.
1/8 Ultrium 230 Tape Autoloader
1/8 Ultrium 230 Tape Autoloader
1/8 Ultrium 230 Tape Autoloader
1/8 Ultrium 230 Tape Autoloader
NOTE:
NOTE: One Ultrium 230 drive, eight slot autoloader, desktop model; autoloader can be rack mounted with
NOTE:
NOTE:
optional rackmount kit.
1/8 DLT VS80 Tape Autoloader
1/8 DLT VS80 Tape Autoloader
1/8 DLT VS80 Tape Autoloader
1/8 DLT VS80 Tape Autoloader
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: One DLT VS80 drive, eight slot autoloader, desktop model; autoloader can be rack mounted with
NOTE:
optional rackmount kit.
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North America — Version 6 — June 27, 2005
HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family
HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family
HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family
HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family
AF204A
AF203A
AA926A
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  • Page 1 Introduction The HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader provides cost-effective, easy-to-install unattended backup. Equally at home in a datacenter rack or on a desk next to the office server, the 1/8 Tape Autoloader in a 2U form factor is equipped with either an Ultrium 960, Ultrium 448, SDLT 320 drive, Ultrium 230 drive or a DLT VS80 drive and can house up to eight cartridges.
  • Page 2: Customer Benefits

    Native data transfer rate up to 80 MB/s with Ultrium 960 Tape Drive 1 drive to 8 data cartridge slot ratio provides for weekly automated backup Includes HP OpenView Storage Data Protector, Single Server Edition for Windows 2000/NT/2003/XP Customer Benefits...
  • Page 3 QuickSpecs HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader Family Family Comparison 1/8 Ultrium 960 1/8 Ultrium 960 1/8 Ultrium 960 1/8 Ultrium 960 1/8 SDLT 448...
  • Page 4: Product Highlights

    Data Rate Matching Data Rate Matching An exclusive feature of HP Ultrium tape drives, data rate matching allows the tape drive to adjust its transfer rate to the speed of the host dynamically and continuously. This feature, coupled with the Ultrium buffer management technology within the data path, ensures that the tape drive continues to stream data, reducing the need to rewind the tape back and forth to wait for the host.
  • Page 5 LTO Ultrium Technology LTO Ultrium Technology LTO Ultrium Technology HP StorageWorks LTO (Linear Tape Open) Ultrium Tape Drives use best of breed technology. By taking the best features from other tape technologies and combining them into a single new technology, Ultrium tape drives are in a league of their own.
  • Page 6 All HP cartridges must satisfy an exhaustive battery of additional tests that relate directly to real life situations, where real data and real businesses are at stake. The benefit of the HP brand specification for media is consistent quality. Through the testing of thousands of HP drives and HP cartridges, the ideal formulation for backup performance is defined and then continuously monitored.
  • Page 7: Software Components

    Software Components HP OpenView Storage HP OpenView Storage HP OpenView Storage HP OpenView Storage The 1/8 Tape Autoloader includes HP OpenView Storage Data Protector, Single Server Edition for Data Protector Data Protector Data Protector Data Protector Windows 2000/NT/2003/XP. This data protection software automates routine tasks to maximize the effectiveness of the IT staff, ensuring recovery from any potential disruption - from Instant Recovery through system or site disaster recovery.
  • Page 8 HP's extensive compatibility testing program assures that your HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader works with leading servers, operating systems, and backup applications - and not just those sold by HP. The 1/8 Tape Autoloader works seamlessly in many environments, making them especially suitable if you have a mixed system environment. For the latest list of servers, workstations, operating systems, and backup software that support HP StorageWorks 1/8 Tape Autoloader, check the tape backup compatibility pages on our Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ebs.
  • Page 9: Service And Support, Hp Care Pack, And Warranty Information

    Duration – Select duration of coverage for a period of 1 or 3 years HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack Information duration and hours of coverage.
  • Page 10 Options include: Customer Support: phone-in assistance; 8X5 unlimited telephone support, timely software updates; versions and revisions. This option is included in the price of each HP OpenView software product Customer Support 24 x 7: includes all benefits of customer support plus 24 X 7 phone-in assistance.
  • Page 11: Configuration Information

    WARNING: WARNING: This product can ONLY be used with an HP approved power cord for your specific geographic region. Use of a non-HP approved power cord may result in: 1) not meeting individual country specific safety requirements; 2) insufficient conductor ampacity that could result in overheating with potential personal injury and/or property damage;...
  • Page 12: Related Options

    Factory integrate the 1/8 Tape Autoloader with other HP products such as HP ProLiant Servers. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: #0D1 will appear after the 1/8 Tape Autoloader part number on the sales order if HP factory integration is indicated. Rackmount Kit Rackmount Kit...
  • Page 13 Hardware Services Installation services U2090A Installation services, electronic U2090E NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: 'A' signifies a physical HP Care Pack; 'E' signifies an electronic HP Care Pack. DA - 11841 North America — Version 6 — June 27, 2005 Page 13...
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

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