DD165 - Dell 400 / 800GB LTO-3 Tape Drive for PowerVault 132T Chassis

Product Description

The Dell DD165 is an internal LTO-3 tape drive engineered as a direct replacement or upgrade component for the Dell PowerVault 132T tape chassis. This drive offers a native storage capacity of 400GB, which can be expanded to 800GB when employing data compression, providing a cost-effective solution for backing up and archiving significant data volumes. Utilizing LTO-3 technology, the DD165 ensures reliable data storage and retrieval. It is designed to integrate seamlessly within the PowerVault 132T enclosure, typically connecting via a SCSI interface, which was standard for this generation of tape drives and chassis. Its internal form factor means it resides within the server or storage unit. This drive is an excellent choice for organizations that rely on the PowerVault 132T for their data protection strategy and require a dependable LTO-3 tape drive. It ensures continued operational capability for backup and archival tasks, safeguarding critical business information.