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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.

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Additional Keyword	AG714A
Average Seek / Access Time	68 sec
Buffer Size	8 MB
Capacity	36 GB (native) / 72 GB (compressed)
Compatible Bays	1 x front accessible, 5.25" x 1/2H
Compliant Standards	CE, TUV, VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI, EN 60950, IEC 60950, CISPR 22, CSA 22.2 No. 60950, FCC
Data Transfer Rate (compressed)	6.4 MBps ( 21.6 GBph )
Data Transfer Rate (native)	3.2 MBps ( 11 GBph )
Depth	6.1 in
Device Type	Tape drive, DAT
Enclosure Type	Internal
Height	1.6 in
Humidity Range Operating	20, 80%
Interface Type	Hi-Speed USB
Interfaces	1 x Hi-Speed USB, 4 pin USB Type B
Manufacturer Selling Program	HP Smart Buy
Max Operating Temperature	104 °F
Min Operating Temperature	41 °F
MTBF	125,000 hour(s)
OS Required	Linux, Microsoft Windows
Recording Standard	DDS-3, DDS-4, DAT 72
Recording Standard	DAT-72
Software Included	Drivers & Utilities
Storage Removable Type	DAT, 5.25" x 1/2H
Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write)	DDS-3, DDS-4
Weight	2.2 lbs
Width	5.7 in