Description
Data Backup and Recovery Capabilities
The EH861B HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 SAS External Tape Drive is a data backup and recovery device that uses Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology to store and retrieve large amounts of data. It is a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) external drive, meaning it connects to a computer or server through a SAS interface.
The LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 drive has a storage capacity of up to 800 GB (native) and 1.6 TB (compressed) per cartridge, which allows for efficient and reliable backup of large amounts of data. It also has a data transfer rate of up to 120 MB/s (native) and 240 MB/s (compressed), providing fast backup and restore operations.
The drive also has built-in data encryption capabilities, which ensures that data stored on the tapes is secure and protected from unauthorized access. Additionally, the drive has hardware-based data compression, which helps to reduce the amount of storage space needed for backups and increases the efficiency of data transfer operations.
Compatibility and Connectivity
The EH861B HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 SAS External Tape Drive is compatible with a variety of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. It can be connected to a computer or server via SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which is a high-speed data transfer protocol commonly used in enterprise storage systems. The drive also supports LTO-4 Ultrium tape media, which provides a capacity of up to 800GB (compressed) and a transfer rate of up to 240MB/s. This tape drive is also capable of backward read and write compatibility with LTO-3 and LTO-2 tapes. Additionally, it also supports hardware data compression which increases data storage capacity.
Ease of Use and Management
The EH861B HP LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 SAS External Tape Drive is designed to be easy to use and manage. The drive is equipped with a SAS interface, which allows for fast and reliable data transfer. The LTO-4 technology provides high storage capacity and data transfer speeds, making it ideal for data backup and archiving.
The drive is also equipped with an easy-to-use web-based management interface, allowing users to monitor and manage the drive from anywhere on the network. This interface provides real-time status information, including drive health, error reports, and usage statistics.
Additionally, the drive is compatible with various backup software and can be integrated with existing backup and disaster recovery systems. This allows for seamless integration and easy management of the backup process.
General Information EH861B
- Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
- MPN: EH861B
- Type: Tape Drive
- Tape Drive Type: Tape Storage
- SKU: EH861B
- Tape Type : LTO-4
- Native Drive Capacity : 800GB
- Enclosure Type : External
- Native Data Transfer Rate : 120MBPS
- Compressed Data Transfer Rate : 240MBPS
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 1600GB
- Interfaces : 3GB/SEC SAS
- Form Factor : 5.25-Inch Full-Height
- Encryption Capability : AES 256-Bit Encryption
- Dimensions: 4.7 x 8.6 x 11.7 Inch