Name: 693420-001 HP 1600GB LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Internal Tape Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 693420-001
Price: 398.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 693420-001 1600GB LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS internal tape drive provides a practical solution for large-scale data storage within enterprise servers. It fits into internal bays and connects through the SAS interface, enabling efficient backup and archival tasks without complicated setup.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-4 Ultrium tape cartridge
Capacity Compressed	1600GB
Capacity Native	800GB
Recording Format	LTO-4 (Ultrium)
Backward Compatibility	LTO-3 (read/write)

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 693420-001 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS internal tape drive offers high-capacity storage ideal for data backup and archiving in enterprise environments. It is often found in data centers and server rooms where large volumes of data need to be securely stored and accessed efficiently. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this tape drive supports long-term data retention and disaster recovery strategies. Its SAS interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of server systems, making it a practical choice for organizations managing critical information. Key Features High native capacity for extensive backups Fast serial attached SCSI interface for efficient transfers Compact internal drive design fits standard server bays Supports industry-standard LTO-4 technology for compatibility Durable mechanism built for consistent performance This tape drive is typically deployed in enterprise data centers, backup systems, and archival setups where reliability and capacity are essential. It helps organizations maintain secure copies of important data without occupying excessive physical space.

Use Cases
The HP 693420-001 LTO-4 Ultrium tape drive is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and IT departments where robust, high-capacity backup and archival storage is critical. Organizations managing sizable datasets and requiring rapid access to archived information benefit from integrating this tape drive into their server infrastructure. How It's Used: Data centers utilizing tape libraries for automated backup and long-term retention of virtual machine snapshots and databases. Enterprise IT environments implementing tiered storage architectures combining disk and tape for cost-effective scalability. Financial institutions archiving transaction logs and compliance records requiring secure, off-line storage in internal server bays. Media production houses preserving large video and audio files with fast SAS connectivity to support high-throughput workflows. Healthcare systems maintaining patient records and imaging data securely with reliable internal tape backup solutions. Research organizations storing extensive experimental data sets in scalable tape-based archives for future analysis. This tape drive enhances operational efficiency by seamlessly integrating into existing server hardware, supporting scalable and high-throughput data protection strategies. Its enterprise-grade reliability and SAS interface facilitate fast data movement, enabling organizations to maintain data integrity while managing growing storage demands.