The HP Storage Works DAT 40 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Tape Drive is a dependable entry-level backup solution for smaller servers & workstations. This DDS-4 tape drive stores 40 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge at a rate of 23 GB/hr (assuming 2:1 data compression), providing an ideal balance between capacity & performance. The HP Storage Works DAT 40 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Tape Drive features a native USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 interface providing plug-&-play simplicity
- the hardware can be ready for backup in less than 60 seconds, straight out of the box. The drive reads & writes DDS-4, DDS-3, & DDS-2 formats, making it compatible with many most legacyolder drives.