The HP StorageWorks SDLT 320 tape drive is very useful for existing DLT and
Figure 3. HP StorageWorks SDLT 320 Tape Drive
The following table shows the major differences:
Table 1. Tape Drive Characteristics
Specification | HP StorageWorks | HP StorageWorks | HP StorageWorks |
| Ultrium 960 | Ultrium 460 | SDLT 320 |
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Capacity (native) | 400 GB | 200 GB | 160 GB |
Transfer rate (native) | Up to 80 MB/s | Up to 30 MB/s | Up to 16 MB/s |
Data rate matching | 27 – 80 MB/s | 10 – 30 MB/s | N/A |
Host interfaces | Ultra320, 2/4 Gigabit | Ultra160, 2 Gigabit FC | Ultra2 |
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Head channels | 16 | 8 | 16 |
Number of tracks | 704 | 512 | 448 |
Media length | 680 m | 609 m | 560 m |
WORM media support | Yes | No | No |
Media compatibility |
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Read | Ultrium Gen. 1, 2, 3 | Ultrium Gen. 1, 2 | DLTtape IV |
Write | Ultrium Gen. 2, 3 | Ultrium Gen. 1, 2 | Super DLTtape , SDLT |
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| 220 |
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