Dell N2492 PowerVault 136T 200/400GB LTO-2 SCSI/LVD Loader Ready FH Tape Drive with Tray

Description

The Dell N2492, part of the PowerVault 136T series, is a high-capacity tape drive designed for robust data backup and archival solutions. This unit utilizes LTO-2 (Linear Tape-Open Generation 2) technology, offering a native storage capacity of 200GB, which can be compressed to 400GB using standard compression algorithms. This makes it an efficient solution for backing up significant amounts of data. Connectivity is provided via a SCSI/LVD (Low Voltage Differential) interface, a common standard for high-performance storage devices in servers and enterprise environments, ensuring reliable and fast data transfer rates. The drive features a Full-Height (FH) form factor, indicating its size and power requirements, and is designed to be loader-ready, suggesting it can be integrated into automated tape libraries or autoloaders for unattended backups. Included with the N2492 is a mounting tray, simplifying the physical installation process into compatible Dell PowerVault enclosures or server chassis. This tape drive is a critical component for businesses requiring dependable long-term data storage, disaster recovery capabilities, and compliance with data retention policies, ensuring that valuable information is securely backed up and readily restorable.

Condition: Refurbished