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StorageGalaxy.com : Tape Drives : Hewlett Packard DAT 40 USB External Tape Drive

DW023A#ABA
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  • Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
    Description: DAT 40 USB External Tape Drive
    Part Number: DW023A#ABA
    UPC: 882780005280


    Retail Price: $669.00
    Our Price: $622.79
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    HP StorageWorks DAT 40 USB Tape Drive is a dependable entry-level backup solution for smaller servers and workstations. This DDS-4 tape drive stores 40 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge at a rate of 23 GB/hr (assuming 2:1 data compression), providing an ideal balance between capacity and performance. The HP StorageWorks DAT 40 USB Tape Drive features a native USB 2.0 interface providing plug and play simplicity; the hardware can be ready for backup in less than 60 seconds, straight out of the box. The drive reads and writes DDS-4, DDS-3, and DDS-2 formats, making it compatible with many most legacy older drives. The One Touch recovery Button on the DAT USB Tape makes restoring your information a breeze. This option allows you to minimize wasted time on recovery efforts do to information corruption or server down time.


  • 20 GB (native) / 40 GB (compressed) Capacity
  • 3 MBps (native) / 6 MBps (compressed) Data Transfer Rate
  • Hi-Speed USB Interface
  • DDS-2, DDS-3, DDS-4 Recording Standard
  • Carbonite Color
  • 8 MB Flash Memory
  • DAT Media Type
  • 5.25-inch half-height Form Factor


  • DW023A#ABA Download Spec Sheet


  • DAT 40 USB External Tape Drive, installation poster
  • HP StorageWorks CD (containing electronic user's guide, drivers, and HP Library and Tape Tools software diagnostics)
  • HP Data Protector Express Single Server Edition backup/recovery software and the HP Data Protector Express Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option on CD
  • Integral USB cable
  • Power cord
  • HP DDS-4 data cartridge
  • HP DDS cleaning cartridge



  • Additional Keyword DW023A#ABA
    Average Seek / Access Time 50 sec
    Buffer Size 8 MB
    Capacity 20 GB (native) / 40 GB (compressed)
    Color Carbonite
    Compatibility PC, Unix
    Compliant Standards CE, UL, TUV, C-Tick, EN 60950, IEC950, UL 1950, IEC 825-1/EN 60825-1 class 1, CSA 22.2 No. 950
    Data Transfer Rate 3 MBps (native) / 6 MBps (compressed)
    Device Type Tape drive, DAT ( DDS-4 )
    Dimensions 7.1 in x 8.7 in x 1.8 in
    Enclosure Type External
    Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
    Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
    Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB
    Manufacturer HP
    Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
    Media Included Qty 1
    Media Type DAT
    Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
    MTBF 125,000 hour(s)
    OS Required Linux, Microsoft Windows
    Power Consumption Operational 7.3 Watt
    Power Type Power supply
    Recording Standard DDS-2, DDS-3, DDS-4
    Voltage Required AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
    Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty on parts and labor.
    Weight 4.2 lbs



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