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DEC TLZ09-BA 4GB (8GB SCSI SE DDS-2 DAT 5.25-Inch Tape Drive
- Capacity: 4GB (Native)
- Capacity: 8GB (Compressed)
- Interface: SCSI SE
- Technology: DDS-2 DAT
- Form Factor: 5.25-Inch Half-Height
- Reliable data backup for servers
- Compact design
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Product Overview
The DEC TLZ09-BA is a 4GB DDS-2 DAT tape drive with an 8GB SCSI SE interface. It is a compact, high-capacity tape backup solution designed for small to medium-sized servers and workstations.
Technical Information
| Native Capacity | 4GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 8GB |
| Interface | SCSI SE |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Type | DDS-2 DAT |
| Form Factor | 5.25-Inch Half-Height |
Product Description
The DEC TLZ09-BA is a Digital Data Storage (DDS) version 2 (DDS-2) Digital Audio Tape (DAT) drive, offering a native storage capacity of 4GB, which can be compressed to 8GB. This capacity was considered substantial for its time, making it a popular choice for backing up the data of small to medium-sized businesses and departmental servers. The drive utilizes DAT technology, known for its reliability and relatively high data density in a compact format. Equipped with a SCSI SE (Single-Ended) interface, the TLZ09-BA ensures a stable and efficient connection to host systems. The SCSI interface was a standard for high-performance peripherals in the server and workstation market, providing good data transfer speeds for its era. The 5.25-inch form factor, typically half-height, allowed it to be easily integrated into standard computer chassis or external enclosures. This tape drive was designed for ease of use and dependable performance in automated backup routines. Its primary function was to provide a reliable medium for regular data backups, ensuring that critical business information could be recovered in case of hardware failure, data corruption, or accidental deletion. The TLZ09-BA represents a solid solution for organizations seeking a cost-effective and proven method for data protection.
