Brand: HP (HPE) · SKU: EH842A · MPN: EH842A · Category: Components
The EH842A is the HP Ultrium 920 Half Height SCSI version of the LTO3 External Tape Drive. It is the third generation in the LTO Ultrium family and offers 400GB native capacity or 800GB compressed capacity on a single tape at speeds up to 420GB per hour. It features a U160 LVD SCSI Interface and a 5.25" Half Height (HH) Form Factor. The drive includes Data rate matching to adjust transfer speed to the host for performance advantage and includes One-Button Disaster Recovery for easy data restoration. It is also known as part number 443584-001.
| Cache | 64 MB |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | External, Half Height (HH) |
| Host Interface | U160 LVD SCSI |
| Native Capacity | 400 GB |
| Recording Method | Linear Serpentine |
| Compressed Capacity | 800 GB |
| Drive Model/Generation | LTO-3 (Ultrium 920) |
| Read/Write Speed (Native) | 55MB/Sec |
| Read/Write Speed (Compressed) | 120 MB/s (up to 420GB/hr quoted elsewhere) |
| Warranty | 6 month return to base warranty often mentioned for refurbished units. |
| Weight | 3.20 LBS |
| Dimensions | External, 5.25" Half Height |
The HP EH842A is an external, tabletop LTO-3 Ultrium 920 tape drive offering 400GB native/800GB compressed capacity with a U160 LVD SCSI interface. It is designed for backup and archival, featuring data rate matching and One-Button Disaster Recovery.
Yes, this HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920 External SCSI Tape Drive (EH842A) is 100% genuine HP (HPE) hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This HP LTO-3 Ultrium 920 External SCSI Tape Drive includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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Yes, we have a 30-day return policy on all products. Restocking fees may apply for opened items. Please see our return policy for complete details.
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