Dell TD6100-174 36GB Native/72GB Compressed DDS-5 68-Pin Tape Drive

SKU TD6100-174

Brand Dell

Native Capacity: 36GB
Compressed Capacity: 72GB
Technology: DDS-5
Interface: SCSI (68-Pin)
Internal or External form factor (model dependent)
Suitable for small to medium business backups
Reliable data protection solution

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Key specifications

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Native Capacity: 36GB
Compressed Capacity: 72GB
Media Type: DDS-5 Tape Cartridge
Interface: SCSI (68-Pin)
Drive Type: Tape Drive
Form Factor: Internal/External (model dependent)

Product details

The Dell TD6100-174 is a DDS-5 (SCSI) tape drive designed for reliable data backup and archiving. It offers a significant native storage capacity with the ability to double that capacity through compression. This drive utilizes a 68-pin interface for connection.

Technical Information

Native Capacity	36GB
Compressed Capacity	72GB
Media Type	DDS-5 Tape Cartridge

Additional Specifications

Interface	SCSI (68-Pin)
Drive Type	Tape Drive
Form Factor	Internal/External (model dependent)

Description

The Dell TD6100-174 represents a robust data storage solution from the DDS (Digital Data Storage) family, specifically the DDS-5 generation. This tape drive is engineered to provide reliable and efficient backup and archiving capabilities for small to medium-sized businesses. With a native storage capacity of 36GB, it can accommodate substantial amounts of data. Furthermore, by employing data compression techniques, the drive can achieve a compressed capacity of up to 72GB per cartridge, significantly enhancing storage efficiency and reducing the number of tapes required for backup operations. The TD6100-174 utilizes a SCSI interface, specifically a 68-pin connector, which was a common and high-performance standard for storage devices during its era. This interface ensures a stable and fast data transfer rate between the tape drive and the host system, critical for timely backups and restores. The drive's design prioritizes reliability, ensuring that data can be consistently written and read without errors, which is paramount for data integrity and disaster recovery planning. This tape drive is suitable for environments where regular backups of critical business data are essential. Its DDS-5 technology offers a good balance of capacity, speed, and cost-effectiveness for its intended market segment. Whether used as an internal component within a server or as an external unit connected via SCSI, the Dell TD6100-174 provides a dependable method for safeguarding valuable information against data loss due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, or other unforeseen events.

Condition: Refurbished