Dell TC4200-393 20GB/ 40GB DDS-4 DAT 4MM SCSI LVD HH
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- Suitable for small to medium business backups
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Key specifications
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- TC4200-393
- Brand
- Dell
- Technology
- DDS-4 DAT
- Native Capacity
- 20 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 40 GB
- Interface
- SCSI LVD
Product details
The Dell TC4200-393 is a DDS-4 DAT tape drive designed for reliable data backup and archiving. It offers a native capacity of 20GB and a compressed capacity of 40GB per tape cartridge. This 4mm SCSI LVD Half-Height (HH) drive provides a cost-effective solution for small to medium-sized businesses requiring dependable data protection.
Specifications
- Model
- TC4200-393
- Brand
- Dell
- Technology
- DDS-4 DAT
- Native Capacity
- 20 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 40 GB
- Interface
- SCSI LVD
- Form Factor
- HH
Description
The Dell TC4200-393 is a DDS-4 DAT tape drive, a reliable and widely adopted technology for data backup and archiving, particularly suited for small to medium-sized businesses. This drive utilizes 4mm DAT tapes, offering a native storage capacity of 20GB, which can be expanded to 40GB through hardware compression. This capacity was significant for its time, providing a cost-effective way to back up critical business data and ensure business continuity in the event of data loss. The drive features a SCSI LVD (Low Voltage Differential) interface, which provides robust data transfer capabilities and improved signal integrity over longer cable lengths compared to older SCSI standards. The Half-Height (HH) form factor makes it suitable for installation in standard server chassis and workstations where space might be limited. Its primary function is to provide a secure and stable medium for long-term data retention. As a DDS-4 drive, it offers backward compatibility, allowing it to read and write to DDS-3 and DDS-2 tapes, and read DDS-1 tapes, providing flexibility for organizations with existing media libraries. The TC4200-393 represents a dependable solution for automated backups, disaster recovery planning, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that valuable business information is protected and recoverable.
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