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Dell 46C2948 1.5TB Native /3TB Compressed LTO-5 SAS 6Gb/s Tape Drive
- LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive
- Native Capacity: 1.5TB
- Compressed Capacity: 3TB
- Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Half-Height (HH)
- Ideal for enterprise backup and archiving.
- High data transfer rates for efficient backups.
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Key specifications
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- Tape Drive
- Technology
- LTO-5
- Native Capacity
- 1.5TB
- Compressed Capacity
- 3TB
- Interface
- SAS 6Gb/s
- Form Factor
- Half-Height
Product details
The Dell 46C2948 is a high-performance LTO-5 SAS tape drive capable of native 1.5TB and compressed 3TB capacities. It features a 6Gb/s SAS interface for fast data transfer rates, making it suitable for demanding backup and archiving tasks.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Drive |
| Technology | LTO-5 |
| Native Capacity | 1.5TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 3TB |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | Half-Height |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 140 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 280 MB/s |
Description
The Dell 46C2948 is a robust LTO-5 tape drive engineered to provide reliable and high-speed data backup and archiving for enterprise environments. With a native storage capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed capacity of up to 3TB per cartridge, it offers significant storage potential for large datasets. The drive utilizes a 6Gb/s SAS interface, ensuring rapid data throughput and efficient integration with compatible servers and storage systems. This half-height tape drive is designed for installation in tape libraries, servers, or external enclosures that support this form factor. Its LTO-5 technology represents a mature and widely adopted standard for magnetic tape storage, known for its durability, cost-effectiveness, and long archival life. The SAS interface provides a reliable and high-bandwidth connection, crucial for minimizing backup windows and ensuring data integrity during transfer. Ideal for organizations that require dependable long-term data retention and disaster recovery capabilities, the Dell 46C2948 delivers performance and capacity essential for modern IT infrastructures. Its ability to handle large backup volumes efficiently makes it a valuable component in any comprehensive data protection strategy, safeguarding critical business information against loss.
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