Name: Q1581A HP 160GB USB DAT-160 External Tape Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: Q1581A
Price: 299.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP DAT-160 USB External Tape Drive is a practical device designed to provide reliable data backup through portable tape media. It fits into setups where secure, removable storage is needed, offering a balance between capacity and ease of connection with its USB interface.

General Information
Brand	HP

Technical Information
Media Type	DAT-160 (DDS-6), DDS, Magnetic Tape Cartridge
Capacity Compressed	160 GB
Capacity Native	80 GB
Recording Format	DDS-6, DAT-160
Backward Compatibility	DDS-5 (DAT72), DDS-4 (DAT40), DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS-1
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	USB 2.0

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The HP DAT-160 USB External Tape Drive offers a straightforward solution for backing up and archiving important data. Built for professionals who require dependable storage, this tape drive often finds its place in small offices or IT environments where secure, long-term data retention is essential. Commonly used with backup software, it supports quick and efficient data transfer through its USB connection. Users who manage growing data archives or need to meet compliance standards benefit from its ease of use and capacity. Key Features Supports up to 160GB of data on DAT-160 tapes USB connectivity for simple plug-and-play setup Compatible with various backup applications and operating systems Provides secure, removable media for offsite storage options Designed to balance storage capacity with physical compactness This tape drive is typically deployed in environments where data integrity and backup reliability matter most, such as small businesses or departmental IT setups. It serves well as part of a data protection strategy, offering a physical backup option alongside digital solutions.

Use Cases
The HP DAT-160 USB External Tape Drive is commonly deployed in environments requiring secure, portable backup solutions where network connectivity may be limited or data transfer via tape is preferred. It is ideal for IT administrators managing small to medium-sized business networks, remote office backups, and data archiving tasks where reliable removable storage is essential. How It's Used: Backing up critical data in remote and branch offices lacking centralized storage infrastructure. Archiving compliance and regulatory data in SMBs with limited on-premise storage capacity. Providing offsite disaster recovery backups for IT departments managing hybrid environments. Supporting data migration workflows in virtualization environments requiring physical media transfer. Enabling portable backups for mobile IT teams operating in fieldwork or temporary setups. This tape drive facilitates operational efficiency by offering a straightforward, USB-connected backup option that integrates well with existing IT workflows. Its scalable capacity and removable media format ensure data integrity and flexibility in diverse deployment scenarios.

Q1581A HP 160GB USB DAT-160 External Tape Drive

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