Safe Checkout
Secure Payments
Fast Delivery
Order Today
Free Shipping
Across the US
Easy Returns
Hassle-Free
Dell 46C2950 LTO-6 Ultrium SAS Half Height External Tape Drive
- LTO-6 Ultrium technology
- Native Capacity: 6.25TB
- Compressed Capacity: 15TB
- Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Form Factor: External, Half-Height (HH)
- Designed for high-capacity data backup and archiving
- Backward compatibility with LTO-5 and LTO-4 media
Click on Inquire to get latest price
Free U.S. Ground Shipping
Typically 1-2 handling + 3-7 transit days
Purchase orders accepted
For government, enterprise, data center, and small business customers.
Bulk Purchase Inquiry
Volume pricing and availability
Product Overview
The Dell 46C2950 is a Half-Height (HH) external SAS tape drive utilizing LTO-6 Ultrium technology. It provides high-capacity data backup and archival solutions with robust performance for enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Model | 46C2950 |
| Technology | LTO-6 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 6.25 TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 15 TB |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SAS |
| Form Factor | External, Half-Height (HH) |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 160 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 400 MB/s |
Product Description
The Dell 46C2950 is a high-performance external tape drive that leverages the LTO-6 Ultrium standard, offering substantial capacity and speed for demanding data backup and archival needs. As a Half-Height (HH) drive, it is designed to fit into compact server or storage enclosures while delivering enterprise-grade performance. The SAS interface ensures reliable and high-speed connectivity to servers and storage systems. With a native capacity of 6.25TB and a compressed capacity of 15TB per cartridge, the LTO-6 technology represents a significant milestone in tape storage density and efficiency. This allows organizations to consolidate large volumes of data onto fewer tapes, reducing media costs, storage space, and management complexity. The drive also boasts backward compatibility, enabling it to read and write to LTO-5 and LTO-4 media, providing a smooth upgrade path and protecting existing media investments. The external form factor makes the 46C2950 versatile, allowing it to be easily added to existing systems or used in environments where internal drive bays are limited. Its robust design and advanced features make it an ideal solution for mission-critical data protection, long-term archiving, and compliance requirements, ensuring data integrity and availability.
