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StorageGalaxy.com : Tape Drives : Hewlett Packard StorageWorks DAT 160 USB External Tape Drive

Q1581A#ABA
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  • Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
    Description: StorageWorks DAT 160 USB External Tape Drive
    Part Number: Q1581A#ABA
    UPC: 882780612716


    Retail Price: $909.00
    Our Price: $838.55
    Save: $70.45


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    DDS is historically the most reliable and durable technology ever introduced within the tape market. DDS is ideal for entry-level and small networks looking for higher capacities with lower cost of ownership. DDS is an affordable solution for unattended back ups. HP co-invented DDS technology and was the first company to expand its DDS offering into the 5th generation known as DAT-72. In addition to co-inventing the DDS technology, HP also co-invented DAT-72 and the new generation of DAT-160. HP's DDS media portfolio is now the most robust within the industry. HP has extended an already popular and trusted format by doubling the transfer rate to 12 MB/sec and more than doubling the capacity to 160 GB to create the new DAT 160. Protecting the needs of small or medium business, the HP StorageWorks DAT 160 USB Tape Drive is the highest capacity and performance DAT drive with up to 160GB compressed data per cartridge and speeds of around 50GB/hr (assuming 2:1 data compression). The USB 2.0 interface provides plug-and-play connectivity, enabling backup to be initiated from straight out-of-the-box in less than 60 seconds.


  • 80 GB (native) / 160 GB (compressed) Storage Removable Capacity
  • 13.8 MBps ( 49.3 GBph ) Data Transfer Rate (compressed)
  • 6.9 MBps Data Transfer Rate (native)
  • DDS-4, DAT-72, DAT-160 Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write)
  • The most reliable and durable technology ever introduced within the tape market.
  • Ideal for entry-level and small networks looking for higher capacities with lower cost of ownership.
  • Affordable solution for unattended back ups.
  • Provides plug-and-play connectivity, enabling backup to be initiated from straight out-of-the-box in less than 60 seconds.
  • Click here for accessories.


  • StorageWorks DAT 160 Tape Drive
  • Installation poster
  • Integral USB cable
  • Power cord
  • HP DAT 160 data cartridge
  • HP DAT cleaning cartridge II
  • HP StorageWorks CD (containing electronic user's guide, drivers, and HP Library and Tape Tools software diagnostics)
  • HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Single Server Edition backup/recovery software CD and the HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option



  • Additional Keyword Q1581A#ABA
    Average Seek / Access Time 50 sec
    Buffer Size 16 MB
    Capacity 80 GB (native) / 160 GB (compressed)
    Compliant Standards CE, TUV, VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI, EN 60950, RRL, IEC 60950, CISPR 22, CSA 22.2 No. 60950, FCC
    Data Transfer Rate (compressed) 13.8 MBps ( 49.3 GBph )
    Data Transfer Rate (native) 6.9 MBps
    Device Type Tape drive, DAT
    Dimensions (WxDxH) 2.60" Height x 7.10" Width x 9.30" Depth
    Enclosure Type External
    Humidity Range Operating 20, 80%
    Included Accessories Cleaning cartridge
    Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
    Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB, 4 pin USB Type B
    Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
    Media Included Qty 1
    Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
    MTBF 125,000 hour(s)
    OS Required Linux, Microsoft Windows
    Power Consumption Operational 10.3 Watt
    Power Type Power supply
    Recording Standard DAT 160
    Recording Standard DAT-160
    Service & Support 3 years warranty
    Service & Support Details Limited warranty, 3 years, response time: next business day
    Software Included HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools, HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Single Server
    Storage Removable Type DAT
    Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write) DDS-4, DAT-72, DAT-160
    Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
    Weight 5.1 lbs



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