Dell 3421180 1.5TB (Native)/3TB (Compressed) LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive (100-Pack)

Product Description

The Dell 3421180 represents a bulk package containing 100 LTO Ultrium 5 data cartridges. LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is a widely adopted open-standard technology for magnetic tape data storage, known for its reliability, capacity, and cost-effectiveness. The LTO-5 generation offers a substantial native storage capacity of 1.5TB per cartridge, which can be expanded to 3TB when data compression is utilized by the tape drive. This high capacity makes LTO-5 cartridges an excellent choice for backing up and archiving large volumes of data, common in enterprise environments, scientific research, and media production. These cartridges are specifically designed to work with LTO-5 tape drives, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity. The LTO standard incorporates robust error detection and correction mechanisms, along with advanced media management features, to guarantee the reliability of stored data over long periods. The 100-pack quantity makes this an economical solution for organizations with significant backup requirements, reducing the per-unit cost and simplifying procurement for large-scale deployments. Utilizing LTO-5 technology provides a balance of performance, capacity, and affordability. The native transfer rate for LTO-5 drives is typically around 140 MB/s, which, combined with compression, can reach effective speeds of up to 280 MB/s. This ensures that backup windows remain manageable even with terabytes of data. The Dell 3421180 cartridges are a critical component for any robust data protection strategy, offering a reliable and scalable solution for long-term data retention, disaster recovery, and compliance needs.