the hp surestore tape array 5500 is a high-performance backup solution for environments that require high-availability features. this 4u rack enclosure holds up to five DLT 80 drives and can back up 400 GB* of data at 215 GB*/hour.

the hp surestore tape array 5500 is an assured high-performance, high capacity backup solution for 19 inch racks. ideal for large workgroups or small to mid-sized data centers that require high-availability features, this rack-optimized enclosure holds up to five high performance DLT or ultrium tape drives. five independent SCSI buses can be configured independently or daisy-chained together. fully redundant, offline hot-swappable components enable easy in-rack servicing with no downtime, (maximum tow drives per bus). this 4u enclosure boasts the highest density in its class and can hold from 80 GB to 1 tb of compressed data in only seven inches of rack space, offering a scalable solution that grows with your needs. to protect your investment, the modular design accepts multiple tape technologies so your backup capacity can expand as needed.