Brand: Sun Microsystems (Manufactured by HP) · SKU: 599-2350-01 · MPN: 599-2350-01 · Category: Components
The 599-2350-01 is the Sun branded HP DDS4 20/40Gb external SCSI DAT drive. The DDS / DAT (Digital Data Storage / Digital Audio Tape) format uses helical scanning for recording. DDS4 DAT tapes have a width of 3.81mm (known as 4mm) to give a compressed capacity of up to 40GB. This is the fourth generation in the DDS family (HP DAT40) and was manufactured by HP for vendors including Sun and IBM for small business market use. The DAT40 offers 20GB native capacity or 40GB compressed capacity on a single tape at transfer speeds of up to 6MBps (21.6GB per hour). It maintains 2 generations of backward compatibility and can still read and write data to both DDS3 and DDS2 4mm tapes. The DAT40 drive employs HP's unique One-Button-Disaster-Recovery (OBDR) feature. The interface versions available include 68pin Ultra 160 SCSI LVD and USB. This unit is typically an external, tabletop, 5.25-inch form factor drive. It is often sold as refurbished.
| Condition | Often sold as Refurbished or Used |
|---|---|
| Generation | DDS-4 (DAT-40) |
| Form Factor | External/Tabletop (Half Height internal drive in external enclosure) |
| Interface Type | SCSI-2 / U160 LVD SCSI / USB (Versions vary) |
| Native Capacity | 20GB |
| Drive Technology | Digital Data Storage (DDS) / DAT |
| Read/Write Speed | Up to 6MB/Sec |
| Compressed Capacity | 40GB |
| Backward Compatibility | DDS-1, DDS-2, DDS-3 |
| Warranty | Varies by seller (e.g., 6 months, 90 days, 1-Year for refurbished units) |
| Weight | 15 lbs /ea (Ship Weight) |
| Dimensions | 6,8 cm x 18,9 cm x 30,8 cm (Approximate dimensions) |
The 599-2350-01 is a Sun branded, external, SCSI-interfaced DDS-4 DAT tape drive capable of 20GB native or 40GB compressed storage. It is designed for reliable data backup and archiving, featuring backward compatibility with older DDS media formats.
Yes, this Sun DDS4 20-40GB External SCSI DAT Drive (599-2350-01) is 100% genuine Sun Microsystems (Manufactured by HP) hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Sun DDS4 20-40GB External SCSI DAT Drive includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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