Description
Capacity and Performance
The 452974-001 HP 800/1600GB StorageWorks LTO 4 Ultrium 1840 LVD SCSI External Tape Drive is a high-capacity tape storage device that uses Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology to store and retrieve data. This particular model is designed for external use and connects to a host computer or server using a Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI interface.
The LTO 4 Ultrium 1840 tape drive has a maximum native storage capacity of 800 GB and a maximum compressed storage capacity of 1600 GB when using 2:1 compression. The tape drive can achieve a transfer rate of up to 120 MB/s (native) or 240 MB/s (compressed), allowing for fast and efficient data backup and archiving.
In terms of performance, the 452974-001 HP tape drive features an Ultrium 4 tape drive technology, which includes advanced features such as data encryption, WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) support, and high-speed data transfer rates. The tape drive also includes a buffer size of 256 MB, which helps to ensure reliable and efficient data transfer.
The 452974-001 HP tape drive is designed for use in a variety of environments, including small and medium-sized businesses, data centers, and remote offices. Its external design makes it easy to connect to a host computer or server, and its LVD SCSI interface provides reliable connectivity and data transfer rates.
Security and Encryption Features
The HP 800/1600GB Storageworks LTO 4 Ultrium 1840 LVD SCSI External Tape Drive is a backup storage device that uses LTO (Linear Tape-Open) technology to store and retrieve data. This device has several security and encryption features that help protect the data stored on it.
Here are some of the security and encryption features of the HP 800/1600GB Storageworks LTO 4 Ultrium 1840 LVD SCSI External Tape Drive:
- Encryption: The device supports hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption, which ensures that data is securely encrypted during backup and restore operations. This feature protects the data from unauthorized access, theft, or loss.
- WORM (Write Once, Read Many): The device supports WORM functionality, which allows data to be written only once and then read multiple times. This feature helps prevent data from being overwritten, deleted, or altered, which is useful for regulatory compliance or other security purposes.
- Secure key management: The device provides secure key management for encryption keys, which ensures that only authorized users have access to the encrypted data. This feature includes a built-in key manager that can generate, store, and manage encryption keys.
- Data compression: The device uses hardware-based data compression, which reduces the size of data before it is written to the tape. This feature helps maximize the storage capacity of the tape and reduce backup times.
- Data integrity verification: The device supports data integrity verification, which ensures that data is written correctly to the tape and can be accurately read during restore operations. This feature helps detect and correct any errors or inconsistencies in the data.
- Password protection: The device provides password protection for the tape drive and the cartridges, which ensures that only authorized users have access to the device and the data stored on it.
Media Compatibility and Durability
The HP 800/1600GB Storageworks LTO 4 Ultrium 1840 LVD SCSI External Tape Drive (part number 452974-001) is a high-performance backup and archival storage device designed for enterprise-level data centers. It uses Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology, which is a widely adopted open standard for magnetic tape storage.
In terms of media compatibility, the HP Ultrium 1840 tape drive is designed to work with LTO 4 cartridges, which have a native capacity of 800 GB and a compressed capacity of up to 1.6 TB. It is also backward-compatible with LTO 3 cartridges, which have a native capacity of 400 GB and a compressed capacity of up to 800 GB. However, it is not compatible with earlier generations of LTO tapes, such as LTO 1 and LTO 2.
The durability of the HP Ultrium 1840 tape drive is excellent, with an expected media shelf life of 30 years under proper storage conditions. The drive uses a robust design with a half-height form factor and a durable metal chassis to ensure reliable operation even in harsh environments. It also has advanced features such as dynamic data rate matching and automatic head cleaning to improve reliability and reduce wear on the tape media.
General Information:
- Tape Type : LTO 4
- Native Drive Capacity : 800GB
- Enclosure Type : External
Technical Features:
- Native Data Transfer Rate : 120MBPS
- Compressed Data Transfer Rate : 240MBPS
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 1600GB
- SCSI Signaling Type : Differential (LVD)
- Interfaces/Ports : 1 X 68-PIN LVD ULTRA320 SCSI – SCSI
- Form Factor : 5.25IN 1H
