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Dell TD6100-153 36GB(Native) / 72GB(Compressed) DAT 72 SCSI 68-Pin LVD 5.25-inch Internal Tape Drive
- Product Type: Internal Tape Drive
- Brand: Dell
- Model: DAT 72
- Interface: SCSI (68-pin LVD)
- Native Capacity: 36 GB
- Compressed Capacity: 72 GB
- Data Transfer Rate (Native): ~3.6 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed): ~7.2 MB/s
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch Internal
- Technology: DDS/DAT (Digital Data Storage / Digital Audio Tape)
- Part Number: TD6100-153
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Product Overview
The Dell TD6100-153 is an internal DAT 72 SCSI tape drive. It offers a native capacity of 36GB and a compressed capacity of 72GB. This drive uses the DDS/DAT format and features a 68-pin LVD SCSI interface and a 5.25-inch form factor.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Internal Tape Drive |
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | DAT 72 |
| Interface | SCSI LVD (68-pin) |
Additional Specifications
| Native Capacity | 36 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 72 GB |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch Internal |
| Technology | DDS/DAT |
Product Description
The Dell TD6100-153 is an internal tape drive based on the DAT 72 technology, which is part of the DDS (Digital Data Storage) family. This drive is designed for reliable data backup and archival in server and workstation environments. It offers a native storage capacity of 36 Gigabytes, which can be doubled to 72 Gigabytes when using its onboard hardware compression, making it an efficient solution for backing up moderate amounts of data. The drive utilizes a 68-pin LVD (Low Voltage Differential) SCSI interface, providing a robust and high-performance connection for data transfer. The 5.25-inch form factor indicates it is designed to fit into standard drive bays found in most computer systems. DAT technology, originally derived from digital audio tape formats, was widely adopted for its reliability and cost-effectiveness in small to medium-sized business backup solutions. This internal tape drive is suitable for organizations requiring a dedicated backup solution for critical data. It ensures data recoverability in case of system failures, data corruption, or other unforeseen events. The TD6100-153 represents a solid choice for routine backups and long-term data archiving, providing a dependable method for safeguarding valuable information.
