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2674C - Dell 30/70GB External Tape Drive
- Capacity: 30GB Native / 70GB Compressed
- Format: Travan TR-5
- Interface: SCSI (typically Ultra2 or Ultra3)
- Form Factor: External
- Designed for small to medium business backups
- Reliable data archiving
- Includes necessary cables and power supply
- Easy to install and use
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Product Overview
The 2674C is a Dell 30/70GB External Tape Drive. This drive is designed for small to medium-sized businesses needing reliable backup and archiving solutions. It offers a capacity of 30GB natively and up to 70GB with compression, utilizing the popular Travan TR-5 format.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 30GB Native / 70GB Compressed |
| Format | Travan TR-5 |
| Interface | SCSI |
| Form Factor | External |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Type | Tape Drive |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Model | 2674C |
Product Description
The Dell 2674C is an external tape drive that utilizes the Travan TR-5 format, offering a native storage capacity of 30GB and a compressed capacity of up to 70GB per tape cartridge. This drive was a popular choice for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking a cost-effective and reliable solution for data backup and archiving during its era. The external form factor allows for easy connection to servers and workstations via a SCSI interface, which was standard for high-performance peripherals at the time. Travan technology, developed by Conner Peripherals and later adopted by others including Dell, provided a significant step up in capacity and performance compared to earlier tape formats. The TR-5 specification represented a mature and stable technology for its time, capable of handling the backup needs of growing businesses. The drive's external design simplifies installation and allows it to be shared among multiple systems if needed, provided the appropriate SCSI controller is available. This tape drive is suitable for routine backups of critical business data, ensuring that information can be recovered in case of hardware failure, accidental deletion, or other data loss events. It also serves as a reliable medium for long-term archiving of important records, helping organizations meet compliance requirements. While newer technologies have surpassed Travan in capacity and speed, the Dell 2674C remains a testament to the evolution of reliable backup solutions for the SMB market.
