Quantum 12X5251 LTO-6 SAS Half-Height Tape Drive

SKU 12X5251

Brand Quantum

LTO-6 Tape Drive Technology
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) Interface
Half-Height Form Factor
High-capacity data storage
Efficient data backup and archiving
Designed for enterprise environments
Quantum reliability

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Key specifications

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Tape Technology: LTO-6 Ultrium
Interface: SAS
Form Factor: Half-Height (HH)
Native Capacity: 2.5TB (typical for LTO-6 HH)
Compressed Capacity: 6.25TB (typical for LTO-6 HH)
Manufacturer: Quantum

Product details

The Quantum 12X5251 is an LTO-6 SAS Half-Height tape drive, offering high-capacity data storage and backup capabilities. It is designed for enterprise environments requiring efficient and reliable data archiving solutions.

Technical Information

Tape Technology	LTO-6 Ultrium
Interface	SAS
Form Factor	Half-Height (HH)

Additional Specifications

Native Capacity	2.5TB (typical for LTO-6 HH)
Compressed Capacity	6.25TB (typical for LTO-6 HH)
Manufacturer	Quantum

Description

The Quantum 12X5251 is a high-performance Half-Height (HH) tape drive utilizing the LTO-6 Ultrium standard, engineered for demanding enterprise data backup and archiving requirements. LTO-6 technology offers substantial storage capacities, typically providing 2.5TB of native storage per cartridge, which can scale up to 6.25TB when using hardware compression. This makes it an exceptionally efficient solution for managing large datasets and reducing the overall cost of storage media. Featuring a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, the 12X5251 ensures high-speed data transfer rates and robust connectivity, crucial for minimizing backup windows and ensuring rapid data recovery. The SAS interface is standard in enterprise environments due to its reliability, performance, and scalability. The half-height form factor allows for deployment in a wider range of servers and tape libraries, offering flexibility in system design. This Quantum tape drive is built to deliver consistent performance and data integrity, making it a reliable choice for safeguarding critical business information. It supports advanced features inherent to the LTO-6 standard, ensuring compatibility with LTO-6 media and a broad ecosystem of backup software. The 12X5251 is an essential component for organizations focused on robust data protection, long-term archival, and disaster recovery strategies.

Condition: Refurbished