HP StorageWorks DAT 72 USB External Tape Drive- AG715A

HP StorageWorks DAT 72 USB External Tape DriveÂ
Part # AG715A

Summary
The industry leading HP StorageWorks DAT 72 USB Tape Drive provides an optimum balance of dependable backup capacity and low cost of ownership for small and medium businesses, remote offices, and workgroups. The DAT 72 delivers a capacity of 72 GB on a single data cartridge and a transfer rate of 23 GB/hr (assuming a 2:1 compression ratio). The USB 2.0 interface provides plug-and-play simplicity, the hardware can be ready for backup in less than 60 seconds, straight out of the box.
This drive reads and writes DAT 72, DDS-4, and DDS-3 formats, making it the perfect upgrade from earlier generations of DDS.

Features
Product Description: HP StorageWorks DAT 72 USB External Tape Drive, tape drive, DAT, Hi-Speed USB
Device Type: Tape drive, DAT
Recording Standard: DAT-72
Enclosure Type: External
Interface Type: Hi-Speed USB
Dimensions (WxDxH): 7.1 in x 8.7 in x 1.8 in
Weight: 4.2 lbs
Storage Removable: DAT
Storage Removable Capacity: 36 GB (native) / 72 GB (compressed)
Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write): DDS-3, DDS-4
Data Transfer Rate (native): 3.2 MBps ( 11.3 GBph )
Data Transfer Rate (compressed): 6.4 MBps ( 22.5 GBph )
Power: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
OS Required: Linux, Microsoft Windows

Specifications
General
Device Type:  Tape drive, DAT
Recording Standard:  DAT-72
Enclosure Type:  External
Interface Type:  Hi-Speed USB
Width:  7.1 in
Depth:  8.7 in
Height:  1.8 in
Weight:  4.2 lbs
Storage Removable
Type:  DAT
Capacity:  36 GB (native) / 72 GB (compressed)
Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write):  DDS-3, DDS-4
Recording Standard:  DDS-3, DDS-4, DAT 72
Data Transfer Rate (native):  3.2 MBps ( 11.3 GBph )
Data Transfer Rate (compressed):  6.4 MBps ( 22.5 GBph )
Average Seek / Access Time:  68 sec
Buffer Size:  8 MB
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces:  1 x Hi-Speed USB, 4 pin USB Type B
Miscellaneous
MTBF:  125,000 hour(s)
Compliant Standards:  CE, TUV, VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI, EN 60950, IEC 60950, CISPR 22, CSA 22.2 No. 60950, FCC
Manufacturer Selling Program:  HP Smart Buy
Power
Type:  Power supply
Voltage Required:  AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational:  7.1 Watt
Software / System Requirements
Software Included:  Drivers & Utilities
OS Required:  Linux, Microsoft Windows
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature:  41 °F
Max Operating Temperature:  104 °F
Humidity Range Operating:  20, 80%