• Includes a single server edition of HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express for Windows/Linux/NetWare.

• 2U form factor (rack mount or desktop)
  
• Compressed capacity (2:1) up to 6.4 TB with Ultrium 960 tape technology
  
• Compressed data transfer rate (2:1) up to 160 MB/s with Ultrium 960 tape technology
  
• 1 drive to 8 data cartridge slot ratio provides for weekly automated backup
  
• Includes HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express, Single Server Edition for Windows/Linux/NetWare
  
• Includes HP OpenView Storage Data Protector, Single Server Edition for Windows

• Affordable: Automates the backup process at a price comparable to standalone drives
• High-capacity: Stores up to 6.4 TB (compressed) of data with Ultrium 960 technology
• Reliable: Provides consistent backup and automatically changes tapes
• Rack-optimized: Occupies a minimum amount of rack space (2U)
• Efficient: Allows IT resources performing manual backups to work on other critical tasks
• Compact: Holds eight cartridges and one drive in 2U of space
• Evolutionary: Provides an easy transition from standalone tape into automated tape backup
• Compatible: Works with leading servers, operating systems and backup software
• Investment Protection: Ultrium 960 version backward read compatible with media written on by Ultrium 230, Ultrium 232, Ultrium 448 and Ultrium 460 drives; backward read/write compatible with media written on by Ultrium 460 and Ultrium 448 drives
• Diverse: Supports Ultrium 960, Ultrium 448 and Ultrium 232 drive technologies

Data Rate Matching combines sophisticated buffer management with HP's exclusive Infinitely Variable Adaptive Tape Speed technology, to allow the tape drive to match its transfer rate to the host speed dynamically and continuously across the whole range of transfer rates. This feature ensures that the tape drive continues to stream data regardless of the environment, and brings two big advantages:

• It optimizes backup performance, regardless of the speed of the host or the network
  
• It minimizes rewinding and repositioning of the tape, thus reducing wear and increasing reliability

The 1/8 Tape Autoloader is supported on HP's industry-leading diagnostic tool - HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). L&TT is a single, convenient program that's a snap to install and simple to operate. L&TT's intuitive user interface eliminates the need for training and deploys in less than five minutes. This robust diagnostic tool is designed for both the experienced professional and the untrained administrator. It ensures product integrity through self-diagnostics and fast resolution to device concerns. Additional information on L&TT plus download information can be found at http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools.

Critical to the success of data retention policies in highly regulated environments is the ability to store and manage data in an unalterable state. Following stringent guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies such as the SEC and HIPPA, IT organizations must now integrate new solutions and policies that can verify the integrity of stored data for periods that can extend well beyond seven years.

The new Ultrium 960 tape drive features the ability to archive and store data in a non-rewriteable format that meets the most stringent regulatory guidelines. Using a combination of integrated fail-safe features in the drive firmware, cartridge memory, and tape formatting, the Ultrium 960 can archive large amounts of data for periods of up to 30 years in a secure, untampered state. Since all Ultrium 960 tape drives include support for both rewritable and WORM media, IT organizations can now easily integrate a secure, long-term archiving solution into their current data protection strategy. As compared to other technologies that feature support for WORM storage, the Ultrium 960 offers the advantages of:

• A single drive to support all backup and archiving needs
• Two distinctive tape cartridges to easily distinguish and manage both rewriteable and WORM data cartridges
• A specially designed WORM data cartridge with multiple integrated fail-safe features to prevent accidental or intentional overwriting of data
• High-capacity, low-cost HP WORM media that can store 800GB of data on a single data cartridge
• Support from many backup and archiving software vendors, providing the most comprehensive and mainstream support in the industry
• The LTO open standard that offers greater choice and compatibility across all third-generation Ultrium products

NOTE: While all HP Ultrium 960 tape drives support LTO Ultrium WORM media, some third-generation LTO Ultrium tape drives from other manufacturers may not include read and write support for LTO Ultrium WORM media. For non-HP third-generation LTO Ultrium tape drives, please check the manufacturers' specifications to ensure this support is provided if you are using your WORM media. If WORM support is not provided, the drive will eject the WORM tape cartridge immediately upon insertion into to the tape drive.

HP recommends that you use HP-branded cartridges in your HP autoloader to assure the highest level of protection for your valuable data. Our test program for HP media is the most thorough and comprehensive in the industry.

All HP cartridges must satisfy an exhaustive battery of additional tests that relate directly to real life situations, where real data and real businesses are at stake. The benefit of the HP brand specification for media is consistent quality. Through the testing of thousands of HP drives and HP cartridges, the ideal formulation for backup performance is defined and then continuously monitored. This hugely resource-intensive process is unique to HP and affords deep insight into the HP+HP backup solution for a wide range of environments and duty cycles. Your best choice for ease of support and maximum dependability is to use HP-branded Ultrium cartridges at all times.

Support Portal
The HP support portal provides one-stop access to the information, tools and services you need to manage the daily operations of your IT environment.

Features include:

• Access to self-solve tools (including search technical knowledge base)
  
• Efficient logging and tracking of support cases
  
• Collaboration with other business and IT professionals
  
• Download of patches and drivers
  
• Access to diagnostic tools
  

Proactive notification of relevant information
Access to certain features of the support portal requires an HP service agreement. To access the support portal, visit http://www.hp.com/support.

• Installation and start up
  
• Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times
  
• System management and performance services
  
• Availability and recovery services
  

• Customer Support: phone-in assistance; 8X5 unlimited telephone support, timely software updates; versions and revisions. This option is included in the price of each HP OpenView software product
  
• Customer Support 24 x 7: includes all benefits of customer support plus 24 X 7 phone-in assistance.
  
• OpenView Premier Service: encompasses a proactive, personalized service for large or complex, multi platform environments. Provides dedicated support personnel focused around three key activities: business alliance mgmt; proactive problem avoidance, and onsite technical services.
  
• OpenView Critical Premier Service: maximizes system uptime/availability by providing specialized resources for fast recovery mission critical service level agreements (delivered by HP mission critical team).
  
• eCare: Provides fast, efficient access to HP OpenView knowledge. Includes access to always-on solution self-help and business self-help through 20,000 technical knowledge resources as well as online calling. For customers with support contracts, eCare is available also for submitting cases (calls) as well as phone-in assistance.
  

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