HP AH164A StorageWorks 1/8 G2 Ultrium 448 LTO-2 200/400GB LVD SCSI 1U Autoloader Bundled with 8 HP C7972A LTO-2 Data Cartridges SmartBuy Bundle AG679A

Equally at home in a data center rack or on a desk next to the office server, the 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader, in a 1U form factor, is equipped with one Ultrium 920 SCSI or SAS, Ultrium 448 SCSI or Ultrium 232 Tape Drive and can hold up to eight data cartridges. In order to easily manage your media, standard features include a bar code reader and two removable 4-slot magazines. All 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloaders arrive rack-ready for installation in a standard 19” rack. Optional accessory kits are available for rack-mounting the unit or converting the unit to tabletop use. The autoloader can be used in either a direct-attached backup solution for multiple servers or across the LAN. Perfect for replicated systems, the web-based remote management interface reduces the dependencies on local IT resources, allowing multiple sites to be supported centrally. Protect your investment as backup capacity and performance needs change by interchanging 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader tape drives into either HP StorageWorks MSL2024 or MSL4048 Tape Libraries. All 1/8 G2 models include HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express, Single Server Edition for Windows/Linux/NetWare. At an affordable price, the 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader is a complete solution in the box.

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Features and Benefits

• Value - exceptional storage density: The 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader packs the maximum amount of storage into the minimum amount of space. Ultrium 920 tape technology delivers 6.4TB of compressed capacity (2:1) in a 1U form factor.
• Simplicity - Easy to use: Choose from a range of one drive, eight slot LTO-based configurations to best suit your needs. The 1/8 G2 models include Ultrium 920 SCSI or SAS, Ultrium 448 SCSI and Ultrium 232 tape drives.
• Integrated solution: Standard bar code reader provides faster inventory times and facilitates tracking of media.
• Alternatives in movement and storage of data: For dedicated import/export of media cartridges, each autoloader includes one mail slot. The autoloader also includes two removable 4-slot magazines for bulk loading of media, and provides a convenient bulk storage unit for moving media offsite.
• Installation options: Reduce installation time with rack-ready units. The unit can also be used on a desktop by simply installing the enclosed rubber feet.
• Flexible tape technology and interface choices: Choose from a range of one drive, eight slot LTO-based configurations to best suit your needs. The 1/8 G2 models include Ultrium 920, Ultrium 448 and Ultrium 232 tape drives.
• Agility - easy to manage: Integrated web-based remote management capability allows a remote administrator to control, configure, monitor and troubleshoot the device, thus relieving the customer of costly onsite IT resources.
• Customer serviceable and replaceable components: Easy to manage modular design of tape autoloader allows for quick service or repair of unit to reduce downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Investment protection: Interchange 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader drives into HP StorageWorks MSL2024 or MSL4048 Tape Libraries as capacity and performance needs change.
• Complete solution in the box: Includes HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express, Single Server Edition for Windows/Linux/NetWare.