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18P7409 - Dell 200 / 400GB LTO-2 SCSI / LVD EXTERNAL Tape Drive
- Capacity: 200GB Native / 400GB Compressed
- Interface: External SCSI/LVD
- Technology: LTO-2 Ultrium
- Form Factor: External
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 15MB/sec native
- Robust solution for large-scale data protection
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Brand
- Dell
- Part Number
- 18P7409
- Capacity (Native)
- 200GB
- Capacity (Compressed)
- 400GB
- Interface
- SCSI/LVD
- Form Factor
- External
Product details
The Dell 18P7409 is an external LTO-2 SCSI/LVD tape drive, providing high capacity and performance for enterprise data backup and archiving. It supports 200GB native storage.
Technical Information
| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 18P7409 |
| Capacity (Native) | 200GB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 400GB |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SCSI/LVD |
| Form Factor | External |
| Technology | LTO-2 |
Description
The Dell 18P7409 is a powerful external tape drive that utilizes the LTO-2 (Linear Tape-Open) Ultrium technology. This drive is designed to meet the demanding backup and archiving needs of enterprise environments, offering a substantial native storage capacity of 200GB, which can be compressed to 400GB. Its external form factor allows for flexible deployment and easy integration into existing server racks or workstations. Featuring a SCSI/LVD (Low Voltage Differential) interface, the 18P7409 ensures a high-speed, stable, and reliable connection for data transfer. The LVD interface provides enhanced signal integrity and supports longer cable runs, which are critical in data center environments. With a native data transfer rate of up to 15MB/sec, this drive can efficiently handle large backup jobs, minimizing the time required for data protection. This LTO-2 tape drive is a robust and scalable solution for comprehensive data management. It offers backward read compatibility with LTO-1 media and forward write compatibility with LTO-3 media (though at LTO-2 speeds), providing a degree of future-proofing. The Dell 18P7409 is an essential component for businesses prioritizing data integrity, disaster recovery, and long-term archival storage.
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