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Quantum 12X5253 2.5TB (6.25TB LTO-6 SAS Half-Height Tape Drive
- Capacity: 2.5TB (Native), 6.25TB (Compressed)
- Technology: LTO-6
- Interface: SAS
- Form Factor: Half-Height
- Drive Type: Tape Drive
- Ideal for enterprise backup and archival solutions.
- Offers high data transfer rates for efficient operations.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity (Native)
- 2.5TB
- Capacity (Compressed)
- 6.25TB
- Technology
- LTO-6
- Interface
- SAS
- Form Factor
- Half-Height
- Drive Type
- Tape Drive
Product details
The Quantum 12X5253 is a 2.5TB (6.25TB LTO-6 SAS Half-Height Tape Drive. It is designed for high-capacity data archiving and backup. This drive utilizes LTO-6 technology for efficient and reliable long-term data storage.
Technical Information
| Capacity (Native) | 2.5TB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 6.25TB |
| Technology | LTO-6 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SAS |
| Form Factor | Half-Height |
| Drive Type | Tape Drive |
Description
The Quantum 12X5253 is a high-performance LTO-6 SAS half-height tape drive engineered for robust data protection and long-term archiving. It offers a native capacity of 2.5TB, which can be compressed to an impressive 6.25TB, making it highly efficient for large-scale data storage needs. The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface ensures reliable and high-speed connectivity, crucial for enterprise backup environments.
Condition: Refurbished
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