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DEC TZ87N-TA 10GB (20GB SCSI LVD DLT 2000 Tape Drive
- 10GB native storage capacity
- Up to 20GB with hardware compression
- DLT 2000 technology
- SCSI LVD interface
- Designed for professional backup and archiving
- High data integrity for long-term storage
- Reliable tape drive for enterprise use
- External or internal form factor (typically)
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Native Capacity
- 10GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 20GB
- Technology
- DLT 2000
- Interface
- SCSI LVD
- Model
- TZ87N-TA
- Brand
- DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation)
Product details
The DEC TZ87N-TA is a 10GB DLT 2000 tape drive, capable of 20GB with SCSI LVD compression. It is designed for data backup and archival in professional environments.
Technical Information
| Native Capacity | 10GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 20GB |
| Technology | DLT 2000 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SCSI LVD |
| Model | TZ87N-TA |
| Brand | DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) |
Description
The DEC TZ87N-TA is a DLT 2000 tape drive, offering a native storage capacity of 10 Gigabytes, expandable to 20 Gigabytes with its integrated hardware compression. This drive utilizes the robust DLT technology, known for its reliability and suitability for professional data backup and archival tasks. The SCSI LVD (Low Voltage Differential) interface ensures high-speed and reliable data transfer, making it a capable solution for managing data in server environments of its time. This tape drive was designed to provide a secure and efficient method for protecting critical business data. Its capacity was substantial for the era, allowing for the backup of significant datasets, operating systems, and application data. The DLT 2000 technology incorporated advanced error correction mechanisms to ensure data integrity, which is paramount for long-term archival and disaster recovery purposes. The TZ87N-TA is a legacy component, but it remains relevant for organizations that maintain older systems requiring this specific tape format for data access or restoration. Its primary role was to offer a dependable storage medium that could reliably store and retrieve data, contributing to business continuity and data management strategies.
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