DATASHEET

Box content:
HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Internal SAS Tape Drive; HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM (contains HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools utilities and localized user manuals); HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Single Server Edition backup/recovery software CD and the HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option; HP Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge (400 GB); internal 4-channel split SAS cable; documentation. Black colour. + 5 x Data Cartridges

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 tape drive is HP's second generation of half-height LTO tape drive technology. Offering a choice of both SCSI and SAS models, this high capacity, low cost tape drive delivers a compressed storage capacity of 400 GB per data cartridge and a compressed data transfer rate of 172 GB per hour, double the capacity and one and a half times the performance of the Ultrium 232 tape drive. The Ultrium 448 tape drive is fully read and write compatible with all first- and second-generation Ultrium drives and media. These features, combined with low pricing, make the Ultrium 448 the ideal direct-attach and network backup solution for entry-level and midrange servers where capacity and low cost of ownership are critical. New SAS-based models allow for direct connect to SAS-based ProLiant servers via embedded SAS controller or SAS HBA.

HP StorageWorks SAS tape drives are available as internal and external models. Both models are supplied with a special split cable that allows you to connect to an internal port (if available) on the embedded SAS controller inside the server. While connection via the split cable provides the most cost-effective way of connecting the tape drive to an HP ProLiant server, this will require a clear understanding of your server's current SAS configuration before installing. Some server models will allow direct connect to a spare SAS connector on the native SAS controller. Other servers which do not have a spare connector, might require you to reconfigure hard disk drive bays and in a few instances, you may also lose the use of one of the hard disk drive bays and will need to rebuild your RAID configuration. In these configurations the simple, recommended solution is connecting to an option SAS host bus adapter and optional SAS cable.

For the most up-to-date information about recommended SAS HBAs and supported cabling configurations with your make and model of server, always refer to http://www.hp.com/go/connect The new HP Ultrium 448 SAS Tape Drive is the industry's first Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface tape drive: Features a 3Gb/sec SAS interface allowing direct connect to SAS-based ProLiant servers.