The HP Ultrium 448 tape drive is HPs half-height LTO tape drive technology. Offering a choice of both SCSI & SAS models, this midrange capacity, low cost tape drive delivers a compressed storage capacity of 400 GB per data cartridge & a compressed data transfer rate of 172 GB per hour. The Ultrium 448 tape drive is fully read & write compatible with all first- & second-generation Ultrium drives & media. These features, combined with low pricing, make the Ultrium 448 the ideal direct-attach & network backup solution for entry-level & midrange servers where capacity & low cost of ownership are critical. SAS-based models allow for direct connect to SAS-based HP Pro Liant servers via embedded SAS controller or SAS HBA.