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CD72LW1U-SSTE - Quantum DAT 72 Tape Drive - 36GB (Native)/72GB (Compressed) - 1U Rack-mountable
- DAT 72 Tape Drive
- Native Capacity: 36GB
- Compressed Capacity: 72GB
- Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable
- Interface: SCSI (assumed, common for DAT drives)
- Reliable data backup for SMBs
- Easy integration into server environments
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Tape Drive
- Media Format
- DAT 72
- Native Capacity
- 36 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 72 GB
- Form Factor
- 1U Rack-mountable
- Interface
- SCSI
Product details
The Quantum DAT 72 Tape Drive is a compact, rack-mountable tape backup solution offering 36GB native storage capacity (72GB compressed). Designed for small to medium businesses, it provides reliable data protection with a 1U rack height for easy integration into server racks. This drive utilizes the DAT 72 tape format.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Drive |
| Media Format | DAT 72 |
| Native Capacity | 36 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 72 GB |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Interface | SCSI |
Description
The Quantum CD72LW1U-SSTE is a DAT 72 tape drive, a robust and compact solution designed for reliable data backup and archiving, particularly suited for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and departmental use. This drive offers a native storage capacity of 36 Gigabytes, which can be expanded to 72 Gigabytes when utilizing data compression. This capacity is ideal for backing up servers, workstations, and critical application data, ensuring that essential information is protected against loss. The drive's 1U rack-mountable form factor allows for seamless integration into standard server racks, optimizing space utilization within data centers or server closets. This makes it a practical choice for environments where space is at a premium. The drive typically utilizes a SCSI interface, providing a stable and high-performance connection to the host system, which is crucial for efficient backup operations. Quantum is a recognized leader in data protection solutions, and the DAT 72 drive exemplifies their commitment to providing reliable and cost-effective backup technology. The DAT 72 format itself is a mature and dependable standard, offering a good balance of capacity, speed, and media longevity. This tape drive is an excellent choice for organizations seeking a straightforward, dependable, and space-efficient solution for their data backup needs.
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