HP HEWC5707A DDS-2 Data Cartridge
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-02. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The HP HEWC5707A DDS-2 Data Cartridge is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro software & media category, priced around $13.74. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Designed for DAT 8 and DAT 24 tape drives
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
DDS Data Tape Cartridge is ideal for entry-level and small networks looking for higher capacities in reliable data storage. Designed for use DAT 8 and DAT 24 tape drives. Tape cartridge lasts 2,000 passes or 100 full backups. Offers a 30 year archival life.
SpecPicks Verdict
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Common buyer scenarios for retro software & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Key Features
- Designed for DAT 8 and DAT 24 tape drives
- Ideal for entry-level and small networks looking for higher capacities in reliable data storage
- Lasts 2,000 passes or 100 full backups
- Highly durable
- Space for 8 GB of data
- Will withstand 2,000 passes or 100 full backups
Full Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Format | DAT tape |
| Model Number | C5707A |
| Built-In Media | 8 GB Data Cartridge |
| Mfr Part Number | C5707A |
| Item Part Number | C5707A |
| Recording Capacity | 1600 Minutes |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 4 GB |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00088698639979, 20088698639973 |
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HP HEWC5707A DDS-2 Data Cartridge is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-02. Price and availability subject to change.
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