Dell 0TDMD5 2.5TB (6.4TB LTO-6 SAS Half Height Tape Drive

SKU 0TDMD5

Brand Dell

LTO-6 Ultrium technology for high-density data storage.
Half-Height (HH) form factor for space efficiency.
SAS interface for high-speed data transfer.
Native capacity of 2.5TB per cartridge.
Compressed capacity of 6.4TB per cartridge (2.5:1 compression).
Native data transfer rate of up to 160 MB/s.
Backward compatibility with LTO-5 and LTO-4 media.
Suitable for enterprise backup and archival needs.

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: External Tape Drive
Form Factor: Half Height (HH)
Interface: SAS
Technology: LTO-6 Ultrium
Native Capacity: 2.5 TB
Compressed Capacity: 6.4 TB (2.5:1)

Product details

The Dell 0TDMD5 is a half-height LTO-6 SAS tape drive, offering a native capacity of 2.5TB per cartridge. It is designed for efficient data backup and archiving in environments requiring reliable storage solutions.

Technical Information

Drive Type	External Tape Drive
Form Factor	Half Height (HH)
Interface	SAS
Technology	LTO-6 Ultrium
Native Capacity	2.5 TB

Additional Specifications

Compressed Capacity	6.4 TB (2.5:1)
Native Transfer Rate	160 MB/s
Compressed Transfer Rate	400 MB/s (2.5:1)
Backward Compatibility	LTO-5, LTO-4

Description

The Dell 0TDMD5 is a high-performance external tape drive utilizing LTO-6 Ultrium technology, designed to provide robust data backup and archiving capabilities. Its half-height form factor makes it suitable for deployment in environments where space is a constraint, such as dense server racks or smaller data centers. The SAS interface ensures a stable and high-speed connection, critical for efficient data transfer operations. This drive offers a native storage capacity of 2.5 terabytes per cartridge, which can be expanded to 6.4 terabytes when using 2.5:1 compression. This substantial capacity, combined with a native data transfer rate of 160 MB/s (and up to 400 MB/s compressed), allows for rapid backup and restore operations, significantly reducing downtime and improving overall data management efficiency. It is an excellent choice for organizations dealing with growing data volumes. Further enhancing its value, the 0TDMD5 provides backward compatibility with LTO-5 and LTO-4 media. This ensures that existing tape libraries and data archives can be accessed and utilized, offering a cost-effective upgrade path and protecting previous investments in tape media. The drive is engineered for reliability and performance, making it a dependable component for enterprise-level data protection and long-term storage requirements.

Condition: Refurbished