RDX 1TB Cartridge Q2044A 51122 BRSLA-0801 Backup Disk Tested
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About this product
The RDX 1TB Cartridge Q2044A is a robust, removable HDD storage solution designed for backup, featuring a 1 TB capacity with a 5400RPM rotation speed and 32 MB cache. This black, shock and water-resistant cartridge supports a standard RDX dock with a SATA I interface. It boasts read speeds up to 150 MB/s and write speeds of 100 MB/s, offering adaptive memory technology, hot-swap capability, and a write protection switch for data integrity. Manufactured by HP, it includes a 1-year warranty.
Our take
This RDX cartridge presents a solid option for those needing reliable, removable backup storage. The 1TB capacity is adequate for many small to medium-sized backup tasks, and the rugged, shock-resistant, and water-resistant features are definitely appealing for data portability and protection. The read and write speeds of 150 MB/s and 100 MB/s respectively are decent, though not groundbreaking by today's standards. I appreciate the included 1-year manufacturer warranty for peace of mind. However, the SATA I interface is a bit dated, which might limit its potential in newer systems, and the 5400RPM rotation speed means it's not the fastest HDD out there.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 1 TB storage capacity
- Rugged, shock-resistant, water-resistant
- Removable drive cartridge
- Hot swap capability
- 1-year manufacturer warranty
Cons
- Older SATA I interface
- 5400RPM rotation speed is not high-performance
Specifications
- MPN Q2044A
- Item Length 3.4 in
- Form Factor Standard RDX Dock
- Unit Type Unit
- Read Speed 150 MB/s
- Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
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- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 4.7 in
- Storage Format
- RDX
- Features
- Adaptive Memory Technology, Duplication, Hot Swap, Indication Light, Low Noise Level, Removable Drive Cartridge, RoHS Compliant, Rugged, Shock Resistant, Water Resistant, Write Protection Switch, Removable
- Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Item Width
- 1.0 in
- Compatible With
- Universal
- Color
- Black
- Number of Bays
- No Bays/Closed Device
- Rotation Speed
- 5400RPM
- Writable Format
- Rewritable Magnetic Hard Disk Media
- Brand
- HP
- Type
- HDD
- Model
- RDX
- Transfer Rate
- 150 Mbps
- Write Speed
- 100MB/s
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Interface
- SATA I
- Readable Format
- Random Access Hard Disk (HDD-Based)
- Product Line
- RDX
- Cache
- 32 MB
- UPC
- 0885631830109
