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Dell 02574C DLT 7000 SCSI External Tape Drive
- Product Type: External Tape Drive
- Brand: Dell
- Model: DLT 7000
- Interface: SCSI (likely Ultra2 LVD)
- Native Capacity: 35 GB
- Compressed Capacity: 70 GB
- Data Transfer Rate (Native): ~5 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed): ~10 MB/s
- Form Factor: External
- Part Number: 02574C
- Uses DLTtape media
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Key specifications
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- External Tape Drive
- Brand
- Dell
- Model
- DLT 7000
- Interface
- SCSI
- Native Capacity
- 35 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 70 GB
Product details
The Dell 02574C is an external DLT 7000 SCSI tape drive. It provides a native capacity of 35GB and a compressed capacity of 70GB. This drive is designed for reliable data backup and archiving using the DLT format.
Technical Information
| Product Type | External Tape Drive |
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | DLT 7000 |
| Interface | SCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Native Capacity | 35 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 70 GB |
| Form Factor | External |
Description
The Dell 02574C is an external tape drive utilizing the DLT 7000 technology. DLT (Digital Linear Tape) was a popular magnetic tape data storage format known for its reliability and capacity in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This specific model offers a native storage capacity of 35 Gigabytes, which can be expanded to 70 Gigabytes when utilizing its built-in hardware compression capabilities. This makes it suitable for backing up significant amounts of data for small to medium-sized businesses. The drive features a SCSI interface, likely an Ultra2 LVD (Low Voltage Differential) or similar variant, providing a robust and relatively high-speed connection for its time. External SCSI drives were common for servers and workstations, offering flexibility in deployment without requiring internal drive bays. The DLT 7000 was a significant iteration in the DLT lineage, offering improved performance and capacity over its predecessors. This external tape drive is designed for dependable data backup and archival operations. It uses DLTtape media, which was widely adopted for its durability and performance. The 02574C would have been a critical component for data protection strategies, enabling organizations to create backups for disaster recovery, long-term archiving, and regulatory compliance.
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