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DEC TLZ07 4Gb (Native)/ 8Gb (Compressed) DDS2 Dat SCSI 3.5-inch Tape Drive
- Technology: DDS-2 (Digital Data Storage)
- Native Capacity: 4GB
- Compressed Capacity: 8GB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch Tape Drive
- Interface: SCSI
- Designed for data backup and archival
- Backward compatibility with DDS-1 media
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Product Overview
The DEC TLZ07 is a 3.5-inch SCSI tape drive supporting DDS-2 (Digital Data Storage) technology, offering native data storage of 4GB and compressed capacity of 8GB. It is designed for backup and archival purposes.
Technical Information
| Model | TLZ07 |
| Brand | DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) |
| Technology | DDS-2 |
| Native Capacity | 4 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 8 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch Tape Drive |
| Interface | SCSI |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 1.5 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 3 MB/s |
Product Description
The DEC TLZ07 is a 3.5-inch internal tape drive that utilizes the DDS-2 (Digital Data Storage) format, a popular standard for small-scale data backup and archival during its era. This drive was commonly integrated into workstations, servers, and dedicated backup systems, providing a reliable method for protecting critical data. With a native capacity of 4GB and a compressed capacity of 8GB per DDS-2 cartridge, the TLZ07 was suitable for backing up the data volumes typical of small to medium-sized businesses and departmental servers. The DDS format, based on the Digital Audio Tape (DAT) technology, offered a balance of capacity, performance, and cost-effectiveness for its time. The SCSI interface ensured robust connectivity and efficient data transfer rates, which were important for minimizing backup windows. The TLZ07 also offered backward compatibility, allowing it to read and write to DDS-1 media, which provided an upgrade path for users transitioning from earlier DDS formats. This drive played a crucial role in data protection strategies, enabling organizations to perform regular backups, ensure data integrity, and facilitate disaster recovery operations.
