HP StorageWorks 7100ux Optical Jukebox

Advantages: Reliable, efficient data storage. Good compatibility
Disadvantages: Noisy, capacity not the greatest, speed.

...As most of you may be aware, computer data is very important to most of us in out jobs today. However, what happens if that data is suddenly lost or destroyed? Well, I can tell you, we would be in a right mess! Therfore the best method to protect yourself is to back up your computer data regularly! This is ok on your home computer as a lot of people back up their important files to memory stick, DVD or CD. But what happens in the office where there are lots of shared files and data? enter the data tape drive. Yes your servers at work are probably backed up onto tapes. These are not too dissimilar to your Audio tapes of a few years back. They are magnetic tapes that store large amount sof computer data on them via a tape drive. Im going to tell you all about my reliable workhorses I have here at work. The HP DLT VS80 tape drives... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Up and running in under a minute
Disadvantages: Not the fastest, (but then what do you expect)

...That's the manufacturers claim for this industry first product and it's true. Just plug in the drive to an available USB port, install the drivers and software and your away, it could not be easier. The HP family of DAT (DDS) drives is now in to it's 5th generation, and the reliability and performance has grown with each new model. The big disadvantage of the previous offerings was the need to invest in costly SCSI cards and cables, but this fabulous product very cleverly brings an industry standard product in to the reach of the serious home user and small business user. If you have ever suffered a system crash and lost critical or valuable data, you will know the heart sinking feeling of realising you've lost everything, and that sense of "Why didn't I back it up?"...... Well no more excuses, not only does this drive provide... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: optik,functions
Disadvantages: i don`t know one..

.... To be sure only for right hands only...the three freely keys has and in the middle a Scrollweel. The keys are silver-grey and the cover also Anthrazitcoloured. As a system, at least windows 95 is needed. The interfaces are HP/and 2 USB connections. Power supply runs over 4 (keyboard) and/or 2 (mice) LR6-Batterien (1,5 volts apiece) and hold at the mouse ca. 2 months and in the keyboard ca. 1 year. Result to the optically brilliant team: I desired would have I that ca. To buy 150 Euro once remaining around me this gem. He who would like to buy himself in next time a new keyboard or mouse, once should more exactly look at this package. I had work is problems therewith in that never. goods, it somewhat new. But who the functions out its light joy will have have! I am appalled makes is myself each time if I sit down at my cucumber and it again... Read review

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