Dell 0GXD61 12TB (30TB LTO-8 Ultrium SAS Half Height Tape Drive

SKU 0GXD61

Brand Dell

LTO-8 Ultrium technology for advanced data storage.
Half-Height (HH) form factor for space efficiency.
SAS interface for high-speed data transfer.
Native capacity of 12TB per cartridge.
Compressed capacity of 30TB per cartridge (2.5:1 compression).
Native data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s.
Backward compatibility with LTO-7 media.
Ideal for large-scale data backup and long-term archiving.

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: External Tape Drive
Form Factor: Half Height (HH)
Interface: SAS
Technology: LTO-8 Ultrium
Native Capacity: 12 TB
Compressed Capacity: 30 TB (2.5:1)

Product details

The Dell 0GXD61 is a half-height LTO-8 Ultrium SAS tape drive, offering a substantial 12TB native storage capacity per cartridge. It is designed for high-performance data backup, archiving, and disaster recovery in enterprise environments.

Technical Information

Drive Type	External Tape Drive
Form Factor	Half Height (HH)
Interface	SAS
Technology	LTO-8 Ultrium
Native Capacity	12 TB

Additional Specifications

Compressed Capacity	30 TB (2.5:1)
Native Transfer Rate	300 MB/s
Compressed Transfer Rate	750 MB/s (2.5:1)
Backward Compatibility	LTO-7

Description

The Dell 0GXD61 represents a significant leap in tape storage technology with its LTO-8 Ultrium capabilities. This half-height external tape drive is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern data centers, providing exceptional capacity and speed for backup and archival tasks. The SAS interface ensures robust connectivity and high throughput, essential for minimizing backup windows and ensuring data integrity. Boasting a native capacity of 12 terabytes, which can be compressed to an impressive 30 terabytes per cartridge (at a 2.5:1 ratio), the 0GXD61 is designed to handle the exponential growth of data. Its native transfer rate of 300 MB/s, accelerating to 750 MB/s under compression, makes it one of the fastest tape drives available, significantly improving the efficiency of data ingest and retrieval processes. This makes it an ideal solution for large enterprises and organizations with substantial data protection needs. Compatibility is a key feature, with the 0GXD61 supporting LTO-7 media, allowing for a seamless transition for users migrating from previous generations. This backward compatibility ensures that existing investments in LTO-7 tapes can still be utilized, while also providing access to the enhanced performance and capacity of LTO-8. The drive is built for reliability and longevity, making it a cornerstone for comprehensive disaster recovery and long-term data archiving strategies.

Condition: Refurbished