Brand: HP (HPE) · SKU: Q1574A · MPN: Q1574A · Category: Components
The HP Q1574A is an external tabletop SCSI tape drive, part of the HP StorageWorks DAT 160 series. It utilizes Digital Data Storage (DDS) technology, specifically DAT160 generation. It offers a native tape capacity of 80GB and a compressed capacity of up to 160GB (assuming 2:1 data compression). The interface type is U160 LVD SCSI. Read/Write speed is listed as 7MB/Sec, with a maximum compressed transfer rate of 49.3 GB/hr. It includes features like a 16 MB buffer size and comes complete with a data and cleaning cartridge, HP Data Protector Express Software Basic, and HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools. Compatible operating systems include Microsoft® Windows®, Novell NetWare, HP-UX, Linux (various distributions), HP Tru64, HP OVMS, IBM AIX, and Sun Solaris. The logical recording format is Partial Response Maximum Likelihood (PRML).
| Mount Type | External/Tabletop |
|---|---|
| Buffer Size | 16 MB |
| Form Factor | 5.25 in. |
| Interface Type | U160 LVD SCSI |
| Drive Technology | Digital Data Storage (DDS) |
| Read/Write Speed | 7MB/Sec |
| Drive Model/Generation | DAT160 |
| Tape Capacity (Native/Compressed) | 80GB / 160GB (2:1 compression) |
| Warranty | Varies by seller (e.g., 3-year limitedplus from one source, 90 Days Replacement Warranty on refurbished units from another). |
| Weight | N/A |
| Dimensions | N/A |
The HP Q1574A is an external, tabletop DAT 160 tape drive featuring a SCSI LVD interface, offering reliable backup storage for small to medium-sized businesses with a capacity of up to 160 GB compressed.
Yes, this HP StorageWorks DAT 160 SCSI External Tape Drive (Q1574A) 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 StorageWorks DAT 160 SCSI External 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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