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Dell 0MF968 400GB / 800GB LTO-3 Tape Drive for PowerVault 132T Chassis
- LTO-3 Tape Drive
- Designed for Dell PowerVault 132T Chassis
- 400GB native / 800GB compressed capacity
- Reliable data backup and archiving
- Utilizes LTO-3 tape media
- Cost-effective storage solution for its generation
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Product Overview
The Dell 0MF968 is an LTO-3 tape drive designed for the Dell PowerVault 132T chassis. It provides 400GB native / 800GB compressed storage capacity per cartridge for backup and archiving.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Drive |
| Interface | SCSI (likely, common for LTO-3) |
| Form Factor | Full-Height (FH) or Half-Height (HH) - check chassis |
| Media Type | LTO-3 |
Additional Specifications
| Native Capacity | 400 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 800 GB |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerVault 132T Chassis |
Product Description
The Dell 0MF968 is an LTO-3 tape drive specifically designed for integration into the Dell PowerVault 132T chassis. LTO-3 technology, released in the mid-2000s, offered a significant leap in capacity and performance over previous generations, providing native storage of 400GB per cartridge, which could be compressed to 800GB. This drive was a popular choice for small to medium businesses seeking a reliable and cost-effective solution for backing up and archiving their data. The drive connects via a SCSI interface, which was standard for high-performance tape drives of that era, ensuring a robust connection for data transfer. The PowerVault 132T is a tape library or enclosure designed to house multiple tape drives, and the 0MF968 would have been installed within this chassis to provide the backup functionality. Its inclusion in the 132T chassis allowed for scalable backup solutions, with the potential for multiple drives for faster backups or higher availability. While LTO-3 is an older generation of tape technology, drives like the 0MF968 were instrumental in establishing tape as a primary medium for long-term data archiving and disaster recovery. For organizations still utilizing LTO-3 media or requiring compatibility with older systems, this drive remains a relevant component. It represents a solid foundation for data protection strategies of its time, offering substantial capacity and reliable performance for its generation.
