HP StorageWorks DAT 72x6 Tape Autoloader

Overview

HP StorageWorks DAT 72x6 Tape Autoloader

The HP StorageWorks DAT 72x6 Tape Autoloader is an ideal backup solution for small to medium companies with limited IT support or remote sites of larger companies. By reducing administrative tasks, the DAT 72x6 not only simplifies the backup process but reduces the risk of error as well. The autoloader includes a single tape drive inside an enclosure that holds six data cartridges in a removable magazine. With the ability to store up to 72 GB per DAT 72 data cartridge, the DAT 72x6 provides a quick, efficient means for reducing workload. The backup administrator simply loads the magazine with a week's worth of data cartridges, and the autoloader takes care of backup for an entire week. The backup schedule can be customized by the backup application to suit the user's needs.

The DAT 72x6 comes with HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, providing the ability to restore the system quickly and effortlessly with the touch of a single button, eliminating the need for operating system and software CDs. Additional reliability features include HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) for troubleshooting and Tapealert for monitoring the drive and media.

What's New

Stores up to 72 GB of data on each tape within a six slot autoloader carousel
Increases the storage capacity per cartridge by 80% over the previous generation product to help users keep pace with system data growth

Models
DAT 72x6 Tape Autoloader (Internal)	Q1566A
DAT 72x6 Tape Autoloader (External)	Q1567A
NOTE: The HP StorageWorks DAT 72x6 Autoloader includes an integrated DAT 72 drive and changer mechanism with convenient access to a six-slot magazine, allowing you to develop a weekly tape rotation scheme for scheduled backups of 72 GB or less.

Key Features

Features and Benefits

Affordable: Very low media prices contribute to an exceptionally low overall cost of ownership
Self-sufficient: Automatically does five daily backups and a cleaning cycle in a weekly schedule controlled by your backup software
Backward-compatible: Reads and writes industry-standard DAT 72, DDS-4 and DDS-3 media. (Does not read or write to DDS-2 or DDS-1media)
Simple: Supports HP StorageWorks One-Button Disaster Recovery, simply the easiest way to restore your system in the event of a disaster
Manageable: Comes with superior management capabilities that make it easy to install, use and support, including HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools for installation and diagnostics
Dependable: Reduces the number of manual administrative tasks, and therefore the risk of error, in the backup process
Convenient: Eliminates the need to change tapes at unsociable hours - managing your backup is reduced from a daily chore to the weekly task of changing the magazine
Well-connected: Compatible with leading operating systems, backup software and servers
Versatile: Comes in internal and external models to suit most environments
Multilingual: Choice of six languages on the LCD front panel display

DDS Technology	Since its introduction in 1989, Digital Data Storage (DDS) has become the single highest volume tape technology for the PC server market. Of the 2.5 million backup tape drives shipped in 2001, Gartner Dataquest estimates that approximately 50% were DDS. With the introduction of the fifth generation of the format, a format development in which Sony were not involved, Hewlett-Packard and other members of the standard's manufacturer's group have now adopted the nomenclature and naming style DATxxx, where xxx refers to the compressed capacity of the format. Hence the fifth generation format is known as DAT 72, i.e. a DAT format drive holding 72 GB. DDS/DAT is a helical scan format where data is written diagonally across the width of the tape. The advantage is that, by allowing subsequent tracks to have different writing angles and to overlap, a much greater capacity can be achieved for a given length of tape because no guard bands are necessary. DDS uses built-in hardware data compression using the 'DCLZ' compression algorithm. Data compression is host-selectable with the default that compression is turned on. The DDS format also allows for fast location of tracks and data. To achieve this, the rotating drum is tilted at a slight angle (6°) from the vertical. The drum has four heads (two write heads and two read heads), located at 90° intervals. For each rotation of the drum, two tracks are written. The read heads verify the data that has been written (recorded) and the drive rewrites if necessary. The straightness with which the track is written to tape is referred to as the linearity of the track and is critical in ensuring the data is always recoverable.



	The worldwide Annual Failure Rate (AFR) across all DDS/DAT manufacturers is around 2.2% -- quite an achievement for a low-cost tape drive. HP's ongoing reliability improvements continue to make a solid technology like DDS/DAT even better. HP has been involved in the design and development of DDS/DAT drives since the beginning and applies these many years of experience to its current line of DDS/DAT products. All HP DDS/DAT drives benefit from an automatic head cleaning "sweeper" that can be used during the write or read recovery procedure to dislodge debris from the tape path and recording heads and drive. Not only does an investment in DDS/DAT technology provide the security of a format with a history of outstanding reliability. The legacy of backward compatibility ensures the possibility of future expansion, without compromising your investment in the technology. DDS/DAT technology provides the capacity and performance needed in a tape backup solution for workstations and entry-level network servers.

Backwards Compatibility	HP DDS/DAT tape drives are backward read-write compatible with the two previous DDS generations, thus this DAT 72 autoloader also reads and writes DDS-3 and DDS-4.

Benefits of Automation

The HP StorageWorks DAT 72x6 autoloader makes the benefits of automation affordable for smaller organizations. This easy-to-use autoloader combines a DAT 72 tape drive with robotics and a six-slot magazine, providing capacity for a week's worth of backup plus a cleaning cartridge. Using your backup software, the autoloader can be scheduled to do daily backups and cleaning automatically, reducing the risk of human error, thus increasing the reliability of your data protection program. Eliminating the daily chore of changing the backup tape frees up your staff for other activities and reduces the total cost of ownership of your backup system. The ability to do a week's worth of backup without operator intervention makes the DAT 72x6 autoloader ideal for remote sites and offices with limited IT staff.

HP One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR)

With HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, you can quickly, reliably and simply restore your entire system just by inserting the most recent backup tape and pushing one button on the tape drive. Your HP StorageWorks DAT drive will restore your operating system, configuration, applications, drivers and data files. There's no longer a need to search for software disks and manuals, plus with downtime reduced, the costs of recovery are minimized. There's no need to make a new set of disaster recovery disks each time the network configuration is altered or a peripheral is added. Recovering from a disaster manually at a stressful time makes for an error-prone process. The sheer simplicity of HP One-Button Disaster Recovery means less human error. Backup and disaster recovery preparation -- previously two separate tasks -- become one process. OBDR is simply the best disaster recovery product for small to medium systems. For a current list of servers, workstations, and software that support OBDR, check the tape backup compatibility pages on our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/connect.

NOTES:

HP One-Button Disaster Recovery is a standard feature on all HP StorageWorks DAT 72x6 autoloaders. However, it can only be used with specific configurations and will only recover the server to which the autoloader is directly connected.
HP OBDR is not applicable to HP-UX and other non-Intel UNIX operating systems, and is not compatible with Intel-based Solaris systems. To check whether your system (hardware, operating and backup software) is OBDR -compatible, please refer to our Worldwide Web site http://www.hp.com/go/connect.
If your system does not support HP OBDR, you can still use your autoloader normally to back up and restore data. However, you must remember to create a separate set emergency recovery disks for your operating system whenever you change your system configuration.

HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT)

The DAT 72x6 autoloader is supported on HP's industry-leading diagnostic tool -- HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). L&TT is a single, convenient program that's a snap to install and simple to operate. L&TT's intuitive user interface eliminates the need for training and deploys in less than five minutes. This robust diagnostic tool is designed for both the experienced professional and the untrained administrator. It ensures product integrity through self-diagnostics and fast resolution to device concerns. Additional information on L&TT, plus download information can be found at http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools.

NOTE: HP Library and Tape Tools does not work on all operating systems. Compatibility information, updates and the latest version of this software can be found at http://www.hp.com/support.

HP DDS Media

HP's test program for HP DAT media is probably the most thorough and comprehensive in the industry. HP data cartridges must satisfy an exhaustive battery of additional tests that relate directly to real life situations, where real data and real businesses are at stake. Over 1 million test hours on media and drives per year ensure that HP data cartridges will always offer maximum reliability even in the most extreme conditions. HP recommends that customers always use HP branded media to ensure stress free backup and complete peace of mind.

Rack-Mount Tape Options

The DAT 72x6 autoloader is supported on the HP StorageWorks 3U Rack-Mount Kit. This kit allows up to two internal DAT 72x6 autoloaders to be mounted in 3U of rack space. The standard configuration provides two internal SCSI buses (channels) supporting one autoloader per bus. Please refer to the QuickSpecs for HP StorageWorks Rack-Mount Kits at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/10854_div/10854_div.html

Service and Support, HP Care Pack and Warranty Information

Warranty	Hewlett-Packard provides a three-year, limited warranty, together with 5X9 phone support for the duration of the warranty.

Warranty Upgrade Options	To simplify installation, maximize uptime, and increase ROI, HP provides a range of optional service upgrades:
	Installation and start up On-site support Extended coverage hours Enhanced response times System management and performance services
	HP recommends that customers take advantage of the installation service (U2090A/E or HA113A1) when incorporating this product into their system. This service will ensure that the product is configured and usable for backup in the minimum possible time. To maximize ROI and product uptime and minimize the cost of ownership, HP recommends the 3-year, 24x7 service options. These offerings will ensure that product issues can be tackled when they occur (most backup issues will occur outside standard business hours) and that the service covers the minimum expected life of the host system.
	For more information on HP storage services, please visit the following web site: http://www.hp.com/hps/storage/

Compatibility

HP's extensive compatibility testing program assures that HP StorageWorks DAT autoloaders work with leading servers, operating systems, and backup applications -- and not just those sold by HP. HP DAT drives work seamlessly in many environments, making them especially suitable if you have a mixed system environment. For the latest list of servers, workstations, operating systems, and backup software that support HP DAT drives, check the tape backup compatibility pages at: http://www.hp.com/go/connect.

HP Server Compatibility	The HP StorageWorks DAT 72x6 tape autoloader is fully supported and compatible with HP ProLiant servers, HP-UX servers, as well as many third-party servers. The HP StorageWorks DAT 72X6 is supported on the following classes of HP systems: HP ProLiant DL servers HP ProLiant ML servers HP 9000 servers HP Integrity servers HP AlphaServers NOTE: For details of which tape drive models work with which systems, including third-party systems, visit http://www.hp.com/go/connect for the latest hardware compatibility information.

OS Support	Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare, Linux IA-32 (various distributions), Linux IA-64 (various distributions), HP-UX, Tru64, OpenVMS, SUN Solaris (Sparc), IBM-AIX and other operating systems. NOTE: Please visit http://www.hp.com/go/connect for the latest compatibility information.

Backup Software Support

CA ARCserve, CA Enterprise Backup, HP OpenView Storage Data Protector, Legato Networker, VERITAS NetBackup, VERITAS BackupExec and Yosemite TapeWare.
NOTE: Please visit http://www.hp.com/go/connect for the latest compatibility information.

Options

Related Options
NOTE: This is a list of related options. Some may be discontinued.
Host Bus Adapters and Controllers for Intel® Based Servers	See http://www.hp.com/go/connect for the latest accurate details

Host Bus Adapters and Controllers for AlphaServers	See http://www.hp.com/go/connect for the latest accurate details

Media	HP DAT 72 Data Cartridge, 72 GB	C8010A
	HP DDS Cleaning Cartridge	C5709A
	HP DDS Autoloader Magazine (removable six-slot magazine for DDS/DAT autoloaders, shipped without data cartridges)	C1571A

Rack-Mount Options	HP StorageWorks 3U Rack-Mount Kit NOTE: Please refer to web page for further information: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/3urackmount/index.html.	274338-B21

Cable Kits	LVD Cable Kit, 68-Pin HD/VHDCI NOTE: Internal & external cables.	168048-B21
	LVD Cable Kit, 68-Pin HD/68-Pin HD NOTE: Internal & external cables.	242381-B21
	68-pin HD/VHDCI, 12 ft/3.66 m NOTE: External cable only.	341177-B21
	68-pin HD/68-Pin HD, 16.40 ft/ 5 m NOTE: External cable only.	328215-001
	68-pin HD/68-Pin HD, 32.81 ft/10 m NOTE: External cable only.	328215-002
	NOTE: See http://www.hp.com/go/connect for the latest accurate details

Service Options	Fixed Care Packs
	"A" signifies a physical Care Pack, "E" signifies an electronic Care Pack.
	Tape Installation	U2090A
	Tape Installation (Electronic)	U2090E
	Hardware, 3-year, next business day, 13 x 5, on-site	U6360A
	Hardware, 3-year, next business day, 13 x 5, on-site (Electronic)	U6360E
	Hardware, 3-year, 4-hour, 13 x 5, on-site NOTE: Not available in North America or Latin America.	U6361A
	Hardware, 3-year, 4-hour, 13 x 5, on-site (Electronic) NOTE: Not available in North America or Latin America.	U6361E
	Hardware, 3-year, 4-hour, 24 x 7, on-site	U6362A
	Hardware, 3-year, 4-hour, 24 x 7, on-site (Electronic)	U6362E
	Hardware, 3-year, 6-hour call-to-repair, 24 x 7, on-site NOTE: Not available in North America or Latin America.	U6363A
	Hardware, 3-year, 6-hour call-to-repair, 24 x 7, on-site (Electronic) NOTE: Not available in North America or Latin America.	U6363E
	Hardware, 4-year, 4-hour, 13 x 5, on-site	U9370A
	Hardware, 4-year, 4-hour, 13 x 5, on-site (Electronic)	U9370E
	Hardware, 4-year, 4-hour, 24 x 7, on-site	U9371A
	Hardware, 4-year, 4-hour, 24 x 7, on-site (Electronic)	U9371E
	Hardware, 5-year, 4-hour, 13 x 5, on-site	U9372A
	Hardware, 5-year, 4-hour, 13 x 5, on-site (Electronic)	U9372E
	Hardware, 5-year, 4-hour, 24 x 7, on-site	U9373A
	Hardware, 5-year, 4-hour, 24 x 7, on-site (Electronic)	U9373E
	Flexible Care Packs
	Tape Installation NOTE: Band code: 455. Installation code: 596	HA113A1
	Hardware, 1-year, next-day, 13 x 5, on-site NOTE: Band code: 6EB	HA101A1
	Hardware, 1-year, 4-hour, 13 x 5, on-site NOTE: Band code: 6EB	HA103A1
	Hardware, 1-year, 4-hour, 24 x 7, on-site NOTE: Band code: 6EB	HA104A1
	Hardware, 1-year, 6-hour call-to-repair, 24 x 7, on-site NOTE: Band code: 6EB NOTE: Not available in North America or Latin America.	HA105A1
	Hardware, 3-year, next-day, 13 x 5, on-site NOTE: Band code: 6EB	HA101A3
	Hardware, 3-year, 4-hour, 13 x 5, on-site NOTE: Band code: 6EB	HA103A3
	Hardware, 3-year, 4-hour, 24 x 7, on-site NOTE: Band code: 6EB	HA104A3
	Hardware, 3-year, 6-hour call-to-repair, 24 x 7, on-site NOTE: Band code: 6EB NOTE: Not available in North America or Latin America.	HA105A3

Kit Contents
Model Name	Kit Contents Description	Part Number
DAT 72x6 Tape Autoloader, Internal	Internal autoloader; HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM (containing electronic user's guide, drivers, and HP Library and Tape Tools software diagnostics); Yosemite Technologies TapeWare CD (containing HP One-Button Disaster Recovery-capable version of TapeWare desktop and server backup software with autoloader functionality); Getting Started Guide; screws; mounting rails for legacy ProLiant servers; Y power cable; DDS autoloader magazine preloaded with five HP DAT 72 data cartridges and one HP DDS cleaning cartridge	Q1566A
DAT 72x6 Tape Autoloader, External	External autoloader; HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM (containing electronic user's guide, drivers, and HP Library and Tape Tools software diagnostics); Yosemite Technologies TapeWare CD (containing HP One-Button Disaster Recovery-capable version of TapeWare desktop and server backup software with autoloader functionality); Getting Started Guide; SCSI cable (68-pin HD to 68-pin VHD, LVD/SE Ultra2, 1.5m); LVD/SE SCSI multi-mode terminator; power cord; DDS autoloader magazine preloaded with five HP DAT 72 data cartridges and one HP DDS cleaning cartridge	Q1567A

Technical Specifications

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)	The dot matrix front panel information display provides user-friendly information on the autoloader's operating status, potential error conditions, current cassette and magazine status. The LCD can be set to one of six different languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or Japanese) or numeric codes.
Capacity	Native	216 GB
	Compressed (assumes 2:1)	432 GB
	Recommended daily maximum (compressed*)	72 GB (a single data cartridge)
	Buffer Size	4 MB
Performance Specification	Transfer Rate, Native	3 MB/s
Performance Specification	Transfer Rate, Compressed*	6 MB/s
	Burst Transfer Rate (maximum asynchronous)	6 MB/s
	Burst Transfer Rate (maximum synchronous)	40 MB/s
	*NOTE: Compressed capacities and performance assumes a 2:1 data compression ratio; however, compression will vary based on the type of data being compressed and may be more or less than 2:1.
	Cartridge Swap Time	15 seconds average
	Load Time	14 seconds average
	Unload Time	43 seconds to 98 seconds (depending on tape type and position)
	Search Speed	50 seconds to any point on a DAT 72 data cartridge
Interface	SCSI Interface	LVD/SE Wide Ultra SCSI-2
	SCSI Connector	Internal: 68-pin wide LVDS
		External: 68-pin wide HD LVDS, thumbscrew
	Termination	No terminator is required for internal model (assumes use of terminated cable). The external model requires termination with multimode terminator (included with product).
Media	Recommended media	DAT 72
	Backward compatibility	DDS-4 (150 meter) read-write DDS-3 (125 meter) read-write
Tape Format	Recording Method	4 mm helical scan
	Recording Format	DAT 72 Format and ANSI/ISO/ECMA DDS-4 & DDS-3
	Data Compression	Lempel-Ziv (DCLZ)
	Error Detection/Correction	Reed-Solomon
	Data Encoding Method	Partial Response Maximum Likelihood (PRML)
Reliability	MTBF	100,000 hours @ 30% duty cycle
	Mean Swaps Before Failure	>160,000
	Error Rate	Less than 1 in 10¹⁵
	Error Checking	Read-after-write verification
Power Requirements	Internal	Autoloader: +5V DC, 0.75A; +12V DC, 2.0A (Rated) Mechanism: +5V DC, 0.6A; +12V DC, 1.6A (Rated) Combined: +5V DC, 0.8A; +12V DC, 2.2A (Peak <1 sec)
	External	100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, auto-ranging, 0.6A
Certifications	Internal	cCSAus, TUV, CE, C-Tick, RRL
	External	cCSAus, FCC, TUV, CE, C-Tick, RRL, BSMI, NOM, GOSH, PCBC, VCCI
Environmental Specifications	Relative Humidity	Storage	5% to 95%
Environmental Specifications		Operating	20% to 80%
	Temperature Range	Storage	-40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
		Operating	41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	Physical	Internal	3.25 x 5.75 x 8 in (8.3 x 14.6 x 20.3 cm)
		External	8.3 x 6.5 x 10.6 in (13.5 x 16.5 x 26.9 cm)
	Shipping	Internal	10.9 x 12.5 x 18.5 in (27.5 x 31.5 x 46.5 cm)
		External	12.9 x 13.7 x 20.6 in (32.5 x 34.5 x 52 cm)
Weight	Physical	Internal	4.8 lb (2.1 kg)
		External	10.56 lb (4.65 kg)
	Shipping	Internal	11 lb (5 kg)
		External	17.6 lb (8.0 kg)

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