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Quantum 01PL512 12TB (30TB LTO-8 SAS Half-Height Tape Drive
- Drive Type: LTO-8 Tape Drive
- Form Factor: Half-Height
- Interface: SAS
- Native Capacity: 12TB
- Compressed Capacity: 30TB
- Manufacturer: Quantum
- Part Number: 01PL512
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Key specifications
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- 01PL512
- Drive Technology
- LTO-8
- Form Factor
- Half-Height
- Interface
- SAS
- Native Capacity
- 12TB
- Compressed Capacity
- 30TB
Product details
The Quantum 01PL512 is a half-height LTO-8 SAS tape drive. It offers an impressive native capacity of 12TB, which can be compressed to 30TB per tape, representing the latest in high-density tape storage technology.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 01PL512 |
| Drive Technology | LTO-8 |
| Form Factor | Half-Height |
| Interface | SAS |
Additional Specifications
| Native Capacity | 12TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 30TB |
| Manufacturer | Quantum |
Description
The Quantum 01PL512 is a cutting-edge LTO-8 tape drive designed for environments demanding extreme data storage density and performance. This half-height drive boasts a remarkable native capacity of 12 terabytes, which can be further expanded to an exceptional 30 terabytes when utilizing data compression. This makes it an ideal solution for archiving massive datasets, big data analytics, and long-term retention requirements. Equipped with a SAS interface, the drive ensures high-speed data transfer rates, significantly reducing backup times and improving the efficiency of data retrieval. The LTO-8 technology represents the pinnacle of tape storage, offering backward compatibility with LTO-7 media for read operations and LTO-6 for read/write, providing flexibility and investment protection. For organizations facing exponential data growth, the Quantum 01PL512 offers a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective solution for managing their most critical information. Its high capacity and performance characteristics make it a cornerstone for modern data protection and archival strategies, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for years to come.
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