Dell 46C2950 LTO-6 Ultrium SAS Half Height External Tape Drive

SKU 46C2950

Brand Dell

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

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Model: 46C2950
Technology: LTO-6 Ultrium
Native Capacity: 6.25 TB
Compressed Capacity: 15 TB
Interface: SAS
Form Factor: External, Half-Height (HH)

Product details

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

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.

Condition: Refurbished