Dell 3421177 1.5TB (Native)/3TB (Compressed) LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive (30-Pack)

SKU 3421177

Brand Dell

LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive.
Pack of 30 drives.
Native Capacity: 1.5 TB.
Compressed Capacity: 3 TB.
High-capacity data backup and archiving.
Designed for enterprise environments.
Reliable data storage medium.

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Tape Drive
Technology: LTO-5 Ultrium
Native Capacity: 1.5 TB
Compressed Capacity: 3 TB
Quantity: 30 Pack

Product details

The Dell 3421177 is a pack of 30 LTO Ultrium 5 tape drives, each capable of storing 1.5TB natively or 3TB compressed. These drives are designed for high-capacity data backup and archiving solutions.

Technical Information

Product Type	Tape Drive
Technology	LTO-5 Ultrium
Native Capacity	1.5 TB

Additional Specifications

Compressed Capacity	3 TB
Quantity	30 Pack

Description

The Dell 3421177 refers to a bulk package containing 30 LTO Ultrium 5 tape drives. Each drive in this pack is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of enterprise data backup and archiving. LTO-5 technology offers a significant leap in capacity and performance over previous generations, providing a native storage capability of 1.5 Terabytes per tape cartridge. This capacity can be effectively doubled to 3 Terabytes when employing standard data compression algorithms, making it highly efficient for storing large datasets. These drives are designed for reliability and longevity, crucial attributes for long-term data retention and disaster recovery strategies. The LTO Ultrium 5 standard ensures robust data integrity and offers backward read compatibility with LTO-4 tapes and backward write compatibility with LTO-4 tapes, providing flexibility within existing tape infrastructure. The SAS interface (commonly used with LTO-5) ensures high-speed data transfer rates, minimizing backup windows and improving operational efficiency. This 30-pack offering is ideal for large organizations or service providers that require a substantial number of tape drives for deployment in multiple systems or for stocking purposes. It represents a cost-effective way to equip a data center with high-capacity, reliable tape storage solutions. The drives are essential components for safeguarding critical business data, ensuring compliance, and enabling efficient data recovery when needed.

Condition: Refurbished