The HP LTO-2 Ultrium Half-Height Internal SCSI Tape Drive (PD043B) delivers reliable enterprise-grade data backup, long-term archiving, and disaster recovery capabilities. Offering up to 200GB native capacity and up to 400GB compressed capacity on a single LTO-2 tape cartridge, it provides a dependable and cost-effective solution for securing mission-critical business data.
Manufactured by HP, this internal half-height tape drive utilizes an Ultra160 LVD SCSI interface that supports native data transfer rates of up to 30 MB/s (up to 60 MB/s compressed). Equipped with dynamic Data Rate Matching and advanced error correction, it ensures continuous backup streaming, minimizes drive wear, and maintains maximum data integrity throughout operational backup cycles.
Available from DataDive, your trusted Technology Hardware Supplier in Qatar, this genuine HP tape drive module is available in our Storage collection, ideal for enterprise server backup expansion, legacy system maintenance, and long-term compliance storage setups.
Key Features:
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Enterprise LTO-2 tape backup system offering up to 400GB compressed (200GB native) capacity per cartridge
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Reliable Ultra160 LVD SCSI interface ensuring stable throughput and system integration
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Dynamic Data Rate Matching technology continuously adjusts drive speed to match server host transfer speeds
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Full read-and-write backward compatibility with first-generation LTO Ultrium 1 cartridges
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Standard 5.25-inch half-height internal form factor for seamless server bay or 1U rack enclosure mounting
Technical Specifications:
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Brand: HP / HPE
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Model/Part Number: PD043B / PD043D-104
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Tape Technology: LTO-2 Ultrium
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Form Factor: 5.25-inch Half-Height (1U Compatible Internal Drive)
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Interface: Ultra160 LVD / SE SCSI
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Native Capacity: 200 GB
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Compressed Capacity: Up to 400 GB (2:1 Compression)
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Native Transfer Rate: 30 MB/s
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Compressed Transfer Rate: Up to 60 MB/s
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Device Supported: Enterprise Servers / Workstations / Tape Array Enclosures