Detailed Specifications
HP C5718A - DDS-4 4 mm Data Cartridge 20/40 GB
Overview :
The HP C5718A is a DDS-4 (Digital Data Storage, 4 mm) data cartridge designed for engineers and IT infrastructure teams performing routine backups or archiving on compatible DAT/DDS drives. It supports a native capacity of 20 GB and a compressed capacity up to 40 GB, giving a compact medium for system image or file-level backups. With 150 m of tape length, this cartridge is suited to departmental servers, small data-centres or edge backup systems where legacy DAT/DDS hardware remains in service. It integrates transparently into cartridges, autoloaders or libraries that support DDS-4 format, and fits into existing workflows without introducing new drive types or formats.
Key Features :
Native capacity 20 GB, compressed up to 40 GB
150 metre metal-particle 4 mm tape format
Compatible with DDS-4 / DAT72 drives and autoloaders
Durable design with up to ~1,000 000 passes or 2,000 load/unload cycles
Archival life rated up to 30 years in proper storage
Specifications :
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | C5718A |
| Product Type | DDS-4 Data Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 20 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 40 GB |
| Tape Length | 150 metres |
| Tape Width | 4 mm |
| Media Type | Metal Particle (AMP) |
| Form Factor | 4 mm DDS cartridge |
| Compatible Drives | DDS-4 / DAT72 format |
| Load/Unload Cycles | Up to ~2,000 cycles |
| Tape Passes Durability | Up to ~1,000 000 passes |
| Archival Life | Up to 30 years |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 2.95 in × 2.17 in × 0.41 in |
| Weight | Approx. 0.1 lbs |
