HP LTO-3 960 User Manual

The family of HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drives is HP's premier line of backup devices. Based on the LTO Ultrium format, an
open standard with a well-defined six-generation roadmap, HP Ultrium tape drives offer customers the best choice for investment
protection. With ultimate reliability and ease of use in mind, even at 100% duty cycles, HP's rugged design builds on superior LTO
technology and adds advanced features like hardware data encryption to create a new level of data protection. The tape drives
employ dynamic data rate matching to adjust to the speed of the host, reducing wear and tear on both drive and media and
increasing performance, even on slower hosts. HP's ultra-durable soft-load feature automatically positions the data cartridge, and
the highly reliable HP leader-capture mechanism virtually eliminates lost leaders, increasing the success of your backup and restore
operations. Support for HP One-Button Disaster Recovery provides the easiest way to restore data in the event of a disaster. The
StorageWorks family of tape drives also features support for HP Library and Tape Tools which provides a single application for drive
management, diagnostics, and performance optimization. If data is critical to your business, protect it with an HP StorageWorks
Ultrium tape drive.
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HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Tape Drive sets new standards for capacity, performance and security. The Ultrium 1840
represents HP's fourth-generation of LTO tape drive technology capable of storing up to 1.6TB per cartridge while providing
hardware-based data encryption to enable greater levels of security and unprecedented performance. AES 256-bit hardware data
encryption provides easy-to-enable security to protect the most sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges. By
using Ultrium 1840 hardware data encryption, not only is data fully capable of being compressed therefore maximizing capacity,
encrypted backups are completed without a loss in performance. Capable of data transfer rates up to 240MB/sec, HP's exclusive
Data Rate Matching feature further optimizes performance by matching speed of host to keep drives streaming and increase to
reliability of the drive and media. The Ultrium 1840 provides investment protection with full read and write support with LTO-3
media, and the ability to read LTO-2 cartridge. By doubling the capacity of previous generation Ultrium drives, HP customers now
require fewer data cartridges to meet their storage needs, significantly reducing their IT costs and increasing their ROI.
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HP StorageWorks LTO-3 Ultrium 960 Tape Drive
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HP StorageWorks LTO-3 Ultrium 960 Tape Drive
The HP StorageWorks LTO-3 Ultrium 960 tape drive delivers a capacity of 800 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge with a
data transfer rate of 160MB/sec. The Ultrium 960 tape drive is fully read and write compatible with LTO-2 data cartridges, and
offers a further degree of investment protection through its backward-read compatibility with LTO-1 media. For IT organizations with
stringent, long-term data retention requirements, the Ultrium 960's WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) media support offers a simple
and secure method for archiving records as part of a compliance solution to meet the toughest of industry regulations.
QuickSpecs
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Overview
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HP LTO-3 960 Specifications

General

Type	Tape Drive
Capacity (Native)	400 GB
Capacity (Compressed)	800 GB
Form Factor	Half-Height
Storage Category	Tape Storage
Data Transfer Rate (Native)	80 MB/s
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)	160 MB/s
Interface	Ultra320 SCSI
Recording Technology	Linear Tape Open (LTO)

Summary

Overview of HP StorageWorks Ultrium Tape Drives

HP StorageWorks LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 Tape Drive

Details capacity, performance, and security features of the LTO-4 drive.

HP StorageWorks LTO-3 Ultrium 960 Tape Drive

Details capacity, performance, and WORM support of the LTO-3 drive.

Models, Features, and Customer Benefits

Ultrium 1840 Tape Drive Models

Lists specific LTO-4 Ultrium 1840 SAS/SCSI internal/external models and part numbers.

Ultrium 960 Tape Drive Models

Lists specific LTO-3 Ultrium 960 SCSI internal/external models and part numbers.

Key Features of HP Ultrium Tape Drives

Summarizes the main technical capabilities and benefits of the tape drives.

Customer Benefits of HP Ultrium Tape Drives

Highlights the advantages and value propositions for customers using these drives.

Product Highlights

LTO Ultrium Technology Explained

Explains the LTO Ultrium standard, its development, and roadmap.

Data Rate Matching Feature

Describes the feature that matches drive speed to host speed for optimal performance.

WORM Media Support

Details support for WORM media for secure, long-term archiving and compliance.

HP OBDR (One-Button Disaster Recovery)

Explains the OBDR feature for fast and simple disaster recovery using a single tape.

Software Included in the Box

Lists the backup and recovery software included with the tape drives.

Compatibility Information

Server, OS, and Backup Software Compatibility

Lists compatible servers, operating systems, and backup software.

SAS Tape Drive Installation Guidance

Provides guidance on installing SAS tape drives and connecting them.

Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information

HP Care Pack Service Overview

Explains HP Care Pack services for extending and upgrading product warranties.

Product Warranty and Included Services

Details the standard warranty and phone support included with the tape drives.

Recommended HP Care Pack Services

Suggests specific HP Care Pack services for maximizing ROI and uptime.

Available HP Care Pack Service Options

Lists various HP Care Pack service options with their availability.

Options and Accessories

Host Bus Adapters and Accessories

Lists HBAs and controllers for connecting drives to various server types.

HP LTO Ultrium Media

Lists available HP LTO Ultrium data cartridges by capacity, type, and compatibility.

Rack-mount Options and Software

Details rack-mount kits and bundled software for drive installation.

Cables and Adapters for Connectivity

Lists available SCSI and SAS cables and adapters for drive connectivity.

Technical Specifications

Physical Specifications: Dimensions and Weight

Provides physical dimensions and weight of the tape drives in various configurations.

Capacity and Performance Metrics

Details native/compressed capacity and data transfer rates.

Media Compatibility and Security Features

Lists compatible media types and encryption features.

Tape Format and Interface Specifications

Describes tape recording methods, compression, error correction, and interface types.

Power and Environmental Conditions

Lists power requirements, consumption, and operating environmental ranges.

Standards Compliance and Status Indicators

Details certifications and front panel LED functions for status indication.