HP LTO-2 Ultrium 460 tape drive

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 460 Tape Drive is the second generation of HP Ultrium Tape Drives, delivering a capacity of 400 GB (assuming 2:1 data compression) on a single cartridge.

Features & benefits
 400 GB Capacity: The Ultrium 460 tape drive is a high capacity drive that stores 400 GB on a single cartridge with 2:1 compression.
 Backup Software Included: Includes HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Single Server Edition backup/recovery software and the HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option.
 108GB/hr native backup capacity
 Available as an internal Q1518B / external Q1520B or rackmount 350546-B22 model
 High performance: Reduces the backup window to minimize the interruption to your operations
 HP StorageWorks One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR): Restores your entire system at the touch of a button
 Data rate matching: Adjusts automatically to the speed of the server and network environment, which increases performance, reduces mechanical wear on the drive, and extends tape life
 Fully read-and-write compatible with other Ultrium Tape Drives: Allows for flexibility in deployment, which further protects your investment in LTO technology
 Active head cleaning: Performs automated cleaning that increases head life and reduces the need for using the cleaning cartridge
 Low power consumption: Provides maximum reliability at minimum cost

 Datasheet

Business Value
The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 460 Tape Drive delivers a capacity of 400 GB of compressed data on a single cartridge. With a transfer rate of 60 MB/sec, the Ultrium 460 is the ideal choice for enterprise-class data protection needs.

 Q&A

Overview
The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 460 Tape Drive reinforces HP's leadership position in tape, it builds on the success of the HP StorageWorks Ultrium 230 and HP StorageWorks Ultrium 215 drives, offering the same broad compatibility, support for One-Button Disaster Recovery, HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools utilities for manageability, and legendary HP support. With a transfer rate of 60 MB/sec, the Ultrium 460 is the ideal choice for enterprise-class data protection needs, particularly where the backup window is shrinking.

The Ultrium 460 Tape Drive is fully read and write compatible with first-generation Ultrium Tape Drives, while setting new standards for performance, capacity and reliability in the superdrive market. As part of the four-generation LTO Ultrium open format, the Ultrium 460 is the best choice for long-term investment protection.
What's new
 The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 460 tape drives are now RoHS compliant.
 The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 460 tape drives are now carbonite.

Recording Technology	LTO Ultrium 2
Compressed Capacity *	400 GB
Sustained Transfer Rate (compressed) *	216 GB/hr
Buffer Size	64 MB
Interface	Ultra160 SCSI (LVD)
Form Factor	5.25 inch full-height
WORM Capability	No

* Note: Assuming 2:1 data compression