Name: DW026A HP 72GB DAT-72 USB Internal Half-Height Tape Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: DW026A
Price: 119.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The DW026A HP DAT-72 tape drive offers a solid balance between storage capacity and compact design, fitting into half-height bays inside servers. It supports the DAT-72 tape standard and connects via USB, making it a practical choice for internal backups where space and reliability matter.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	DAT/DDS
Capacity Compressed	72GB (2:1 compression)
Capacity Native	36GB
Recording Format	DDS/DAT
Backward Compatibility	DDS-1,DDS-2,DDS-3,DDS-4
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	CE, FCC

Product Description
The DW026A HP DAT-72 tape drive is designed for internal use within servers and storage systems, providing dependable data backup and archiving. It fits into half-height drive bays, making it suitable for space-conscious setups. Often found in small to medium business environments, this tape drive serves IT professionals and system administrators who need consistent and secure long-term data storage. The USB interface simplifies integration without requiring extensive hardware changes. Key Features Offers 72GB of native storage capacity for efficient backup operations Utilizes USB connectivity to maintain compatibility with various systems Half-height design helps optimize limited rack or chassis space Supports DAT-72 tape format, ensuring reliable data transfer rates Designed for internal installation in standard server environments These drives are typically deployed in office servers, data centers, or anywhere tape backup is a preferred medium. They provide a straightforward solution for managing backups without cluttering physical space.

Use Cases
The DW026A HP DAT-72 72GB USB Internal Half-Height Tape Drive is primarily deployed within enterprise server environments requiring compact, reliable backup solutions. It is particularly suited for IT administrators managing medium-scale data centers or remote office servers where rack space is limited and dependable data archival is critical. How It's Used: Backing up virtual machine snapshots in virtualization clusters within enterprise IT facilities. Archiving compliance data for SMBs operating branch offices with constrained hardware footprints. Providing incremental backup storage in multi-tiered storage architectures in data centers. Supporting disaster recovery workflows for remote or edge computing sites that demand compact, internal tape solutions. Facilitating secure long-term retention of transactional logs in financial or healthcare institutions with space-optimized server racks. This tape drive integrates seamlessly into rack deployments where half-height form factors optimize space utilization without sacrificing reliability. Its compatibility with HP DAT-72 technology ensures consistent performance, supporting business continuity strategies that require scalable and maintainable backup infrastructures.

DW026A HP 72GB DAT-72 USB Internal Half-Height Tape Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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