HP 215488-B21 20/40GB DAT Hot Plug Carbon - 20GB/40GB Capacity, Hot-Plug, Carbon Enclosure

HP 215488-B21 20/40GB DAT Hot Plug Carbon - 20GB/40GB Capacity, Hot-Plug, Carbon Enclosure
HP 215488-B21 20/40GB DAT Hot Plug Carbon - 20GB/40GB Capacity, Hot-Plug, Carbon Enclosure
The HP 215488-B21 20/40GB DAT Hot Plug Carbon drive delivers reliable, high-capacity magnetic storage for mission critical servers and workstations. Housed in a rugged carbon enclosure, this drive combines the durability of a carbon fiber shell with ... Read More
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$249.95
  • In Stock: 42
  • Manufacturer: HP
  • Model or Part: 215488-B21
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The HP 215488-B21 20/40GB DAT Hot Plug Carbon drive delivers reliable, high-capacity magnetic storage for mission critical servers and workstations. Housed in a rugged carbon enclosure, this drive combines the durability of a carbon fiber shell with the convenience of hot-plug capability, allowing you to replace or add drives without powering down the system. Available in both 20GB and 40GB capacities, the drive is optimized for data-intensive environments that demand fast access, low latency and long term data integrity.

Key Features

  • Hot-plug ready - install or remove while the system is running
  • Carbon fiber enclosure - provides superior shock resistance and heat dissipation
  • 20GB or 40GB native capacity - flexible options for different storage needs
  • Standard DAT interface - compatible with a wide range of HP and third-party servers
  • Built-in error correction and data integrity checks
  • Low power consumption - helps reduce overall data center energy costs

Technical Specifications

  • Model number: 215488-B21
  • Form factor: 5.25 inch, hot-plug ready
  • Interface: DAT (Digital Audio Tape) with standard 34-pin connector
  • Capacity: 20GB or 40GB native
  • Data transfer rate: up to 6 MB per second (approx)
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
  • Storage temperature: -40 to 70 degrees Celsius
  • Power supply: 5 V DC, 2.5 A typical
  • Shock tolerance: 30 G for 2 ms
  • Vibration tolerance: 5 G for 0.5 ms

Typical Applications

  • Enterprise backup and archival solutions
  • High-performance scientific and engineering data capture
  • Video production and editing workstations requiring fast, reliable storage
  • Financial and transaction processing systems that need continuous availability
  • Remote or field deployments where ruggedness and hot-swap capability are essential