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Dell - 006FNF 12/24gb SCSI Dds3 Dat Drive
- Type: DAT Tape Drive
- Model: DDS-3
- Part Number: 006FNF
- Native Capacity: 12GB
- Compressed Capacity: 24GB
- Interface: SCSI
- Designed for data backup and archiving
- Compact form factor suitable for servers
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Type
- DAT Tape Drive
- Model
- DDS-3
- Native Capacity
- 12GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 24GB
- Interface
- SCSI
Product details
The Dell 006FNF is a DDS-3 DAT tape drive, capable of backing up 12GB of data natively or up to 24GB when compressed. It utilizes the SCSI interface and is designed for reliable data archiving and disaster recovery in server environments.
Technical Information
| Type | DAT Tape Drive |
| Model | DDS-3 |
| Native Capacity | 12GB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 24GB |
| Interface | SCSI |
Description
The Dell 006FNF is a Digital Data Storage (DDS) Generation 3 (DDS-3) tape drive, a popular format for reliable data backup and archiving in its time. This internal drive offers a native storage capacity of 12GB, which can be doubled to 24GB through hardware-level data compression. This capacity was well-suited for backing up the data volumes of small to medium-sized servers and workstations prevalent during the DDS-3 era. It connects to the host system via a SCSI interface, providing a stable and efficient connection for data transfer. The DDS format is known for its helical scan technology, which allows for high data density on the tape media. The drive's compact size, typically fitting into a standard 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch bay, made it easy to integrate into various server configurations. This Dell DDS-3 drive serves as a crucial component for implementing data protection strategies, ensuring that critical business data can be restored in the event of data loss. It represents a reliable and cost-effective solution for regular backups and long-term archival needs, particularly for organizations maintaining legacy systems or requiring specific tape-based backup solutions.
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