Quantum 3-06572-01 LTO-6 SAS Half-Height Tape Drive for Scalar i40/i80

Product Description

The Quantum 3-06572-01 is a high-performance Half-Height LTO-6 SAS tape drive, specifically engineered as an internal component for Quantum's Scalar i40 and Scalar i80 automated tape libraries. This drive leverages the LTO-6 Ultrium standard, offering substantial storage capacity and robust data transfer speeds, making it an ideal solution for long-term data archiving, backup, and disaster recovery strategies. With a native storage capacity of 2.5TB per tape cartridge, and a compressed capacity of up to 6.25TB (assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio), the LTO-6 technology provides significant room for large datasets. The drive's SAS interface ensures a reliable and high-speed connection to the tape library's backplane, facilitating native data transfer rates of up to 160 MB/s, which can reach up to 400 MB/s when compressed. This performance is crucial for efficient backup windows and rapid data retrieval. Key features of the 3-06572-01 include support for hardware-based AES-256 data encryption, which enhances data security during storage and transit, and WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) functionality for regulatory compliance and data integrity. Its integration into the Quantum Scalar libraries allows for automated tape management, maximizing the efficiency and scalability of the storage environment. This drive is a critical component for organizations requiring dependable and high-capacity tape storage solutions.