Brand: HP · SKU: 693408-001 · MPN: 693408-001 · Category: Components
The HP 693408-001 is an internal SCSI tape drive, also referenced by model number Q1573B. It is designed for reliable, high-capacity tape backup and data archiving within HP server environments. It utilizes DDS-5 (DAT-160) technology, offering 80GB native storage capacity or up to 160GB compressed storage at a 2:1 compression ratio. It features a SCSI interface (SCSI-3 Ultra 160 LVD with a 68-pin wide HD LVD connector internally). It is backward compatible with DAT 72 (DDS-4) and older DDS formats. This drive is often sold in a refurbished condition by IT hardware suppliers and typically comes with a limited warranty (e.g., 30 or 90 days).
| MTBF | 125,000 hrs at 100% duty cycle |
|---|---|
| Connector | Internal: 68-pin wide High Definition (HD) LVD |
| Interface | SCSI (SCSI-3 Ultra 160 LVD) |
| Buffer Size | 16MB |
| Model Number | Q1573B |
| Hot Swappable | No |
| Native Capacity | 80 GB |
| Recording Format | DAT-160 (DDS-5) |
| Compliance Standards | RoHS, CE, FCC, cULus |
| Backward Compatibility | DDS-1, DDS-2, DDS-3, DDS-4, DAT 72 |
| Compressed Capacity (2:1) | 160 GB |
| Sustained Transfer Rate (Native) | 6.9 MB/s |
| Sustained Transfer Rate (2:1 Comp.) | 13.8 MB/s |
| Warranty | Varies by seller, typically 30 to 90 days when sold as refurbished. |
| Weight | 5 |
| Dimensions | N/A |
The HP DAT 160 SCSI Internal Tape Drive provides reliable, high-capacity tape backup storage designed specifically for integration within HP server environments. It fits neatly inside systems where secure, large-scale data archiving is necessary without sacrificing space or performance. It uses the proven SCSI interface for stable and quick data exchanges.
Yes, this HP DAT 160 SCSI Internal Tape Drive - Q1573B (693408-001) is 100% genuine HP hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HP DAT 160 SCSI Internal Tape Drive - Q1573B includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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