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Dell TDMD5 2.5TB Native /6.4TB Compressed LTO-6 SAS Tape Drive
- Capacity: 2.5TB Native / 6.4TB Compressed
- Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Form Factor: Internal Tape Drive
- Technology: LTO-6 Ultrium
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 300 MB/s (Native)
- Backward read compatible with LTO-5
- High-density storage for large data volumes
- Ideal for enterprise backup, archiving, and long-term data retention
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity (Native)
- 2.5 TB
- Capacity (Compressed)
- 6.4 TB
- Interface
- SAS
- Drive Technology
- LTO-6 Ultrium
- Form Factor
- Internal
Product details
The Dell TDMD5 is an LTO-6 SAS tape drive, offering a substantial 2.5TB native and 6.4TB compressed capacity. It is designed for high-density data storage and backup in enterprise environments requiring high throughput.
Technical Information
| Capacity (Native) | 2.5 TB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 6.4 TB |
| Interface | SAS |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Technology | LTO-6 Ultrium |
| Form Factor | Internal |
Description
The Dell TDMD5 is a high-performance internal LTO-6 Ultrium tape drive engineered to meet the demanding storage needs of today's enterprises. It boasts an impressive native capacity of 2.5TB, which can be compressed to an astounding 6.4TB per cartridge, making it exceptionally efficient for large-scale data backup and archiving. The SAS interface ensures high-speed data transfer rates, crucial for minimizing backup windows and accelerating restore operations. This drive is backward read compatible with LTO-5 media, providing a pathway for upgrading existing infrastructure while maintaining access to older data.
Condition: Refurbished
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