Name: 146198-001 HP DLT8000 40/80GB SCSI LVD Single Ended Internal Tape Drive (Opal)
Brand: HP
SKU: 146198-001
Price: 279.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP DLT8000 40/80GB SCSI LVD Single Ended Internal Tape Drive (Opal) provides a dependable solution for internal data backup within compatible HP servers. It fits into environments that require stable tape-based storage for archival and disaster recovery, bridging older and newer backup infrastructure with its SCSI interface and solid capacity.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	DLT
Capacity Compressed	80GB (2:1)
Capacity Native	40GB
Recording Format	DLT
Cache	4 MB
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Product Description
This HP DLT8000 tape drive is built for data backup and archival applications, typically found in server environments and data centers. It offers a reliable way to store large amounts of data using magnetic tape technology, which is still favored for long-term retention and disaster recovery. Often used by IT professionals and system administrators, the drive integrates seamlessly with HP hardware and supports a SCSI LVD Single Ended connection to ensure compatibility with legacy systems. Its substantial native capacity of 40GB and compressed capacity of up to 80GB make it suitable for incremental backups or archiving large datasets. Key Features High capacity tape media support with up to 80GB compressed storage Utilizes SCSI LVD Single Ended interface for robust server connectivity Compatible with a wide range of HP storage solutions and backup software Designed for internal installation within HP servers or compatible systems Reliable tape technology optimized for long-term data preservation This tape drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT settings where consistent data backup is critical. Its role in safeguarding important data sets helps companies maintain data integrity and meet compliance requirements. Many organizations rely on tape drives like this for affordable, durable storage over other volatile media types.

Use Cases
The HP DLT8000 40/80GB SCSI LVD Single Ended Internal Tape Drive is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and IT environments that require reliable, tape-based backup and archival solutions. Organizations maintaining legacy infrastructure or integrating with mixed storage environments benefit from its compatibility and robust data protection capabilities. How It's Used: Enterprise IT departments use the drive to archive critical data in regulated industries requiring long-term retention. Data centers incorporate it into backup workflows where SCSI LVD interfaces are standard in rack-mounted servers. Small to medium businesses with existing HP storage infrastructure employ it for cost-effective disaster recovery solutions. IT teams managing virtualization environments utilize it to ensure offsite copies of virtual machine snapshots and system images. Remote office locations connect the drive within HP server platforms to centralize backup operations without relying on network backups alone. In these scenarios, the tape drive supports operational continuity by providing scalable and dependable backup storage that integrates with established SCSI-based systems, enabling consistent data protection and archival management without disrupting existing IT workflows.

146198-001 HP DLT8000 40/80GB SCSI LVD Single Ended Internal Tape Drive (Opal)

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

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