Dell DX128 800GB/ 1600GB LTO-4 Ultrium Fibre Channel Tape Drive Module

SKU DX128

Brand Dell

Dell DX128 Tape Drive Module
LTO-4 Ultrium Technology
800GB Native Capacity
1600GB Compressed Capacity
Fibre Channel Interface
High-speed data transfer
Designed for Dell storage systems
Ideal for enterprise backup and archiving
Hot-pluggable module

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Key specifications

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Model: DX128
Technology: LTO-4 Ultrium
Native Capacity: 800GB
Compressed Capacity: 1600GB
Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
Form Factor: Tape Drive Module

Product details

The Dell DX128 is an LTO-4 Ultrium Fibre Channel tape drive module, offering 800GB native and 1600GB compressed storage capacity. It provides high-speed, reliable data backup and archiving for Dell storage solutions.

Technical Information

Model	DX128
Technology	LTO-4 Ultrium
Native Capacity	800GB
Compressed Capacity	1600GB
Interface	Fibre Channel (FC)

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	Tape Drive Module
Manufacturer	Dell
Transfer Rate (Native)	120 MB/s (approx.)
Transfer Rate (Compressed)	240 MB/s (approx.)

Description

The Dell DX128 is a high-capacity tape drive module leveraging the LTO-4 Ultrium technology, designed for robust data backup and long-term archiving. It offers a significant native storage capacity of 800GB, which can be expanded to 1600GB when using data compression. This makes it an efficient solution for managing large volumes of data in enterprise environments, reducing the number of tapes required and lowering storage costs. The drive features a Fibre Channel (FC) interface, providing high-speed, low-latency connectivity that is essential for demanding backup and restore operations. Fibre Channel is a standard in enterprise storage networking, ensuring reliable and high-performance data transfer between the server and the tape drive. This interface is particularly beneficial for environments with high I/O demands. As a module, the Dell DX128 is designed for easy installation and replacement within compatible Dell storage systems, often supporting hot-plug capabilities. This minimizes downtime during maintenance or upgrades. The LTO-4 standard ensures backward read compatibility with LTO-3 tapes and forward write compatibility with LTO-5, offering a degree of future-proofing for data archiving strategies.

Condition: Refurbished