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HP C5686C DAT 40 Tape Drive

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Part #: C5686C
Mfg: HP
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20 GB (Native)/40 GB (Compressed) - 5.25" Width - 1/2H Heig

HP C5686C DAT 40 Tape Drive

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NSN: 7025015610667
UPC: 882780453111
UNSPSC: 43201807
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Manufacturer Part Number C5686C
Brand Name HP
Product Model C5686C
Product Name DAT 40 Tape Drive
Marketing Information

The HP StorageWorks DAT 40 SCSI Tape Drive is a dependable entry-level backup solution for smaller servers and workstations. This DDS-4 tape drive stores 40 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge at a rate of 23 GB/hr (assuming 2:1 data compression), providing an ideal balance between capacity and performance.

Product Type DAT 40 Tape Drive
Storage Capacity 20 GB (Native)/40 GB (Compressed)
Recording Method Helical Scan
Recording Formats
  • DDS-2 (Read/Write)
  • DDS-3 (Read/Write)
  • DDS-4 (Read/Write)
Data Transfer Rate 3.20 MBps (Native)/6.40 MBps (Compressed) - 11.50 GBph (Native Backup)/23 GBph (Compressed Backup)
Buffer 8 MB
Interfaces/Ports 1 x 68-pin HD-68 LVD Wide Ultra SCSI - SCSI
Form Factor 5.25" 1/2H Internal
Height 1.6"
Width 5.7"
Depth 6.1"
Weight (Approximate) 4.60 lb

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