Dell GXD61 12TB Native /30TB Compressed LTO-8 Ultrium SAS Tape Drive

SKU GXD61

Brand Dell

Technology: LTO-8 Ultrium
Native Capacity: 12 TB
Compressed Capacity: 30 TB
Interface: SAS
High-speed data transfer for efficient backups.
Ideal for enterprise data protection and long-term archiving.
Backward compatible with LTO-7 media.
Designed for high-volume data storage requirements.

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Key specifications

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Technology: LTO-8 Ultrium
Native Capacity: 12 TB
Compressed Capacity: 30 TB
Interface: SAS
Form Factor: Internal/External (depending on configuration)
Manufacturer: Dell

Product details

The Dell GXD61 is an LTO-8 Ultrium SAS tape drive capable of 12TB native storage capacity or up to 30TB with compression. It utilizes a SAS interface for high-speed data transfer, making it suitable for enterprise-level backup and archiving solutions. This drive offers significant capacity and performance for modern data protection needs.

Technical Information

Technology	LTO-8 Ultrium
Native Capacity	12 TB
Compressed Capacity	30 TB

Additional Specifications

Interface	SAS
Form Factor	Internal/External (depending on configuration)
Manufacturer	Dell

Description

The Dell GXD61 represents a significant advancement in tape storage technology, specifically designed as an LTO-8 Ultrium SAS tape drive. This drive is engineered to meet the growing demands for high-capacity data backup and archiving in enterprise environments. It offers an impressive native storage capacity of 12TB, which can be expanded to an astounding 30TB when utilizing data compression techniques. This makes it an exceptionally efficient solution for managing large volumes of data, reducing the number of tapes required and lowering overall storage costs. Featuring a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, the GXD61 ensures high-speed data transfer rates, which are crucial for minimizing backup windows and ensuring timely data recovery. The SAS interface provides reliable connectivity and is a standard in enterprise server and storage infrastructure. This drive is designed for seamless integration into existing systems, supporting high-performance data protection strategies and long-term archival requirements. Furthermore, the LTO-8 standard offers backward compatibility, allowing the GXD61 to read and write to LTO-7 media, providing flexibility and protecting existing media investments. Its robust design and advanced features make it an ideal choice for organizations that need a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective solution for their data backup, disaster recovery, and archival needs, ensuring the security and accessibility of critical business information.

Condition: Refurbished