Description
Hewlett Packard C1504 35480-00150 2/4GB DDS-2 DAT SCSI Internal Tape Drive
The HP C1504 is a half-height internal DDS-2 (Digital Data Storage) DAT tape drive designed for SCSI-equipped PCs, workstations, and servers. It connects via a standard 50-pin SCSI interface and offers a native capacity of 2GB per cartridge, expandable to 4GB with hardware compression using standard DDS-2 media. This unit is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair — please review the condition notes and all photos carefully before purchasing.
Specifications & What's Included
- Make: Hewlett-Packard (HP)
- Model: C1504
- Part Number: 35480-00150
- Tape Format: DDS-2 (Digital Data Storage, generation 2)
- Native Capacity: 2GB per cartridge
- Compressed Capacity: 4GB (2:1 hardware compression)
- Interface: SCSI, 50-pin connector
- SCSI ID: Configurable via on-board jumper block (SCSI 0, 1, 2; termination jumper included)
- Form Factor: Internal, half-height, 3.5-inch bay
- Certifications: UL (E139285), TUV, CSA (LR 58239-C)
- Drive only — no tape cartridges, SCSI cables, or mounting hardware included
Applications
DDS-2 DAT tape drives were a mainstream internal backup solution for workstations and servers throughout the mid-to-late 1990s. The C1504 was used primarily with HP NetServer and HP Vectra systems, as well as any SCSI-equipped PC or Unix workstation of the era. DDS-2 drives read and write standard 4mm DAT cassettes and are backward-compatible with DDS-1 media. These drives were widely deployed in small-to-medium business environments for daily incremental and full backups, and today they see continued use for reading legacy archive tapes, data recovery, and vintage system restoration. The SCSI interface means the drive works with any system carrying a standard SCSI host adapter, including SCSI cards from Adaptec, Symbios/LSI, and others commonly found in 1990s-era servers and workstations.
This Hewlett-Packard C1504 2/4GB DDS-2 DAT SCSI Internal Tape Drive is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair. The title designation 'As Is' conflicts with the description's claim that the unit was functional — this conflict needs staff review to confirm actual working status before publishing. The drive has not been bench-tested at our facility and no functionality is guaranteed. Please review all photos carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
HP |
Model: |
C1504 |
MPN: |
35480-00150 |
Type: |
Internal DAT / DDS-2 Tape Drive |
SKU: |
46626 |
Interface: |
SCSI |
Connector Type: |
50-pin SCSI |
Storage Capacity: |
2GB Native / 4GB Compressed |
Tape Format: |
DDS-2 (DAT) |
Form Factor: |
Internal, Half-Height |
Certifications: |
UL, TUV, CSA |
Compatible With: |
HP NetServer, HP Vectra, SCSI-equipped PCs and workstations |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only — no tape cartridges, cables, or mounting hardware included. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
This HP C1504 2/4GB DDS-2 SCSI tape drive is sold AS-IS for parts or repair. No functionality is guaranteed. Drive has not been bench-tested. Please review photos and contact us before buying. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |