HP C5706A DDS-1, 4GB Data Cartridge

C5706A 2.0⁄4.0Gb, 90 Metre, DDS, 4mm - (Single) DDS Cartridge

4GB, compressed, 90m, 1 pk

Tested to extremes for trouble-free operation with your HP SureStore DAT drives

The everyday exchange of media in and out of drives, and its movement from one place to another, demand robust data storage which can tolerate frequent handling and withstand sudden changes in climatic conditions.

HP DDS-1 tape cartridges are tested to extremes on HP DAT drives, making them the optimum choice for customers. Extensive, continuous and rigorous tests are performed in a unique range of environments.

More than 170,000 tests and 1.3 million hours of testing in 1997
Climatic tests to evaluate media performance in both volatile and constant environments

Ambient and dynamic tests to evaluate media performance in normal office conditions, including its reaction to vibration and shock

Pollutant tests to see how the media reacts to heavy exposure in an accelerated business environment

Continuous assessment to improve the DDS standard

Testing confirms that HP DDS-1 cartridges can withstand at least 2,000 passes, to provide more than 100 full backups from each data cartridge. Each cleaning cartridge lasts for 50 cleaning cycles. These HP standards exceed the industry benchmarks which qualify manufacturers to use the DDS logo. (Read about HPs testing program in the white paper Tested to Extremes and read DDS Specifications to find out more about HPs rigorous standards.)

To ensure optimum performance, always use cartridges that match your drives format:

HP DDS-1 drives, such as the HP SureStore Tape 5000, use only DDS-1 cartridges (4GB* capacity, 90-meter, or 2.6GB* capacity, 60-meter).

HP DAT drives are backward compatible, which means, for example, that a DDS-3 drive can read from and write to DDS-1 and DDS-2 tape cartridges. They are not, however, forward compatible - a DDS-1 drive cannot use a DDS-2 cartridge.

There may be occasions when you need to use other media in your HP tape drive. For example, you may wish to recover archived information from an old tape or need to use a previous DDS format when you run out of your usual data cartridges. Using a previous format means you will not achieve your drives maximum capacity or transfer rates. And while occasional usage is acceptable, using a format that does not match your drive for a prolonged period may accelerate tape head wear. For these reasons, use the recommended type of cartridge for your HP drive whenever possible.

To avoid loss of data and damage to your drive, all HP DDS cartridges feature the Media Recognition System. This enables DDS-format tape drives to recognize the difference between DDS and other media formats and prevents you from accidentally writing valuable data to basic DAT or other incompatible media. Cartridges which do not have the Media Recognition System are not certified and their integrity cannot be guaranteed for data storage purposes. Warranties for HP DDS drives do not cover damage caused by the use of DAT cartridges.

Read about how to store your DDS media to ensure the best data protection in the white paper Caring for Data Cartridges.

*Capacities quoted assume 2:1 data compression.

Key Specifications HP DDS-1, 4GB Data Cartridge

Format

Storage Capacity (Without Compression) 2.0 GB

Storage Capacity (With 2:1 Compression) 4.0 GB

Tape Length 90m

General Characteristics

Metal Particle Passivated Iron

Maximum Recording Density (KB⁄Inch) 61

Recording Surface Density (MB⁄Inch2 ) 114

Unrecovered Read Bit Error Rate 1 in 1015

Durability greater than 2,000 passes or 100 full backups

Coercivity (Oersted) 1550

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions (HxWxD) 73.0 x 54.0 x 10.5mm (2.88 x 2.13 x 0.41 ins)

Weight 23g (0.81oz)

Tape Length (meters) 91.5m ± 0.5

Tape Width (mm) 3.81

Tape Thickness (microns) 9.0 ± 0.8

Environmental Requirements

Media Operating Conditions

5°C to 45°C

20% to 80% RH (non-condensing*)

Storage Conditions (archival)
5°C to 32°C

20% to 60% RH (non-condensing*)

Transportation Conditions
-40°C to 45°C

5% to 80% (non-condensing*)

*Maximum wet-bulb temperature 26°C