The HP StorageWorks DAT 72 Tape Drive is the fifth generation of HP's popular DDS tape drives, built on the success of four previous generations of DDS technology and providing unprecedented levels of capacity, reliability and cost of ownership. The DAT 72 delivers a capacity of 72 GB on a single data cartridge and a transfer rate of 21.6 GB/hr (assuming a 2: 1 compression ratio). The StorageWorks DAT 72 tape drive is the perfect choice for small and medium businesses, remote offices, and workgroups.

• Product Description - HP StorageWorks DAT 72 USB External Tape Drive - tape drive - DAT - USB
• Device Type - Tape drive - DAT
• Recording Standard - DAT-72
• Enclosure Type - External
• Interface Type - USB
• Dimensions (WxDxH) - 18.1 cm x 22.2 cm x 4.5 cm
• Weight - 1.9 kg
• Storage Removable - DAT
• Storage Removable Capacity - 36 GB (native) / 72 GB (compressed)
• Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write) - DDS-3, DDS-4
• Data Transfer Rate (native) - 3 MBps ( 10.5 GBph )
• Data Transfer Rate (compressed) - 6 MBps ( 21.1 GBph )
• Power - AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
• OS Required - Linux, Microsoft Windows