Compare Hewlett Packard Trade-Ready Mechanism DDS-3 (C1554A) DAT Tape Drive to Hewlett Packard (C1528-69204) DAT Tape Drive

HP's DDS-3 mechanism combines outstanding capacity and performance with excellent reliability and low cost of ownership. The HP drive is a perfect fit for medium to large businesses that need reliable network backup.??Using hardware data compression, the HP drive can store 24 GB on a single tape, enough for a full backup of a typical PC LAN. Its high transfer rate means that this backup would take just over three hours, saving valuable time. With a combination of reliability features only available from HP, the HP driver offers unbeatable data protection. The HP drive now includes HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, which enables users to quickly, reliably and simply restore the entire system using just the most recent backup tape. TapeAlert, an industry standard developed by HP, greatly improves reliability. It informs the backup application of the state of the drive and media and indicates any maintenance or media changes required. The HP drive is also completely read and write comp... Less

The HP Surestore DAT 8 is the ideal choice for backing up small servers and workstations. Combining 8 GB compressed capacity with ease-of-use and reliability, it`s a must for cost-conscious users. The HP One Button Disaster Recovery feature allows you to restore your entire system at the touch of a button. This proven DDS-2 drive offers a number of additional reliability features, including HP Library & Tape Tools, which provides troubleshooting diagnostics, and Tapealert, which continually monitors drive and media for potential problems. Compatible with top servers, systems and software, the HP Surestore DAT 8 comes as a complete solutionincluding cables, rails, media and backup softwareenabling you to plug and play and protect your data with complete peace of mind. Less