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Dell X4V5LTO51AU Dell Data Cartridge - LTO-5
- Type: Data Cartridge
- Generation: LTO-5
- Native Capacity: 1.5TB
- Compressed Capacity: Up to 3.0TB
- Interface: LTO-5 Tape Drive
- Application: Backup and Archiving
- Brand: Dell
- Part Number: X4V5LTO51AU
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Product Overview
The Dell X4V5LTO51AU is a data cartridge designed for LTO-5 (Linear Tape-Open generation 5) tape drives. It offers a native storage capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed capacity of up to 3.0TB, making it suitable for large-scale data archiving and backup operations. This cartridge ensures reliable and cost-effective long-term data storage.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Data Cartridge |
| Tape Technology | LTO-5 |
| Native Capacity | 1.5TB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 3.0TB |
| Brand | Dell |
| Model Number | X4V5LTO51AU |
Product Description
The Dell X4V5LTO51AU is a high-capacity data storage medium utilizing the LTO-5 (Linear Tape-Open generation 5) standard. LTO technology is widely adopted for enterprise backup and archival purposes due to its balance of capacity, performance, and cost-effectiveness. This specific cartridge offers a native storage capacity of 1.5 Terabytes (TB), which can be significantly expanded to up to 3.0 TB when using hardware compression, a feature commonly supported by LTO-5 drives. Designed for reliability in long-term data retention, LTO-5 cartridges are built to withstand the rigors of repeated read/write cycles and extended storage periods. The LTO-5 standard introduced features like LTFS (Linear Tape File System), which allows tape to be used more like a disk drive, enabling drag-and-drop file operations and easier data management. This makes the X4V5LTO51AU a versatile solution for both traditional backup software and file-level archiving. As a Dell-branded product, this LTO-5 cartridge is intended to be compatible with Dell tape drives and other LTO-5 compliant tape drives from various manufacturers. It represents a crucial component for organizations needing to manage growing data volumes, ensure business continuity through robust backup strategies, and comply with data retention policies. The substantial storage capacity per cartridge minimizes the number of tapes required for large backup jobs, reducing media costs and management overhead.
