Continuous growth in data amounts, rush to E-business, new database applications, strict government regulations and tough business challenges have increased burden on I.T managers of all types of organizations. With DAT tape format, also called as DDS, the IT managers can efficiently manage the increasing backup storage demands in spite of increasing budget and space constraints. The customers won’t have to free up space for extra hardware as the DAT-DDS tape format can accommodate voluminous data within lesser footprint.

HP has a legacy of delivering extremely reliable, robust and superior-quality data storage solutions. HP is the most preferred brand for high volume backups and long term reliability. A complete range of DDS-DAT tape devices are offered by HP. Incorporating the sixth version of DAT tape, the HP DAT160 tape solution is well-suited for a wide range of mid-range computing systems, departmental servers, desktop workstations, enterprise applications and small businesses.

HP DAT-160 tape technology is an affordable backup medium that helps to reduce administrative overheads and enhance the storage performance. Native data storage capability of HP DAT-160 cartridge is 80 GB, whereas in compressed mode, it can hold 160 GB data. HP’s technical excellence and tightly controlled manufacturing techniques have helped to create sturdy, economical, high performance and light-weight DAT-160 tape products. Backup rate of HP DAT-160 drive in compressed mode is 50 GB/hr.

Internal and external models of HP DAT-160 drive provide more choice to the users, and help to enhance the storage value by supporting a wider range of complex IT environments. HP DAT 160 drives feature the cost-saving ability to write and read the earlier generations DDS 4 and DAT72 tape. The fifth version DDS-5 is also called DAT-72. So, your investment in DAT-160 technology will yield greater ROI. Backward compatibility and solid future roadmap of DAT-DDS technology ensures long-term investment protection and painless up-gradation path.

Higher capacity of DAT-160 cartridges enables you to accommodate data more cost-effectively, as the corporate data can now be stored onto fewer tapes.

Regular cleaning of tape drives is a good practice, which keeps the drives in good working order. For DAT-160 drives, HP has designed a high performance C8015A, cleaning cartridge. It helps to ensure tape longevity and higher read/write accuracy. The customers of HP DAT-160 drives can easily connect to the popular servers and complex IT infrastructures through their ultra SCSI and USB 2.0 interfaces. USB model of HP DAT160 drive can be easily deployed and you are ready to go in under 1 minute.

Broader range of database applications, servers, enterprise applications, backup software and operating systems are supported by the fast-speed HP DAT 160 drives. A comprehensive range of data storage technologies and tape formats are manufactured by HP. HP DAT160 is the ultimate solution for the uncompromising backup demands of 21st century business enterprises and data rich applications. Product and software names mentioned throughout this article are trademarks and are sole property of their owners.

Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets HP DAT-160 and DAT72 tape. He has vast experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping buyers who have the backup needs and guide clients about the technology.

Frank Miller
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