Quantum 38L7628 6TB (15TB LTO-7 SAS Half-Height Tape Drive

SKU 38L7628

Brand Quantum

Technology: LTO-7 (Linear Tape-Open Generation 7)
Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Form Factor: Half-Height (HH)
Native Capacity: 6 TB
Compressed Capacity: 15 TB
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 300 MB/s native / 750 MB/s compressed
Drive Type: Internal Tape Drive
Backward Compatibility: Reads LTO-6, LTO-5, LTO-4; Writes LTO-7
Application: Enterprise backup, large-scale archiving, cloud storage tiering

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Key specifications

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Technology: LTO-7
Interface: SAS
Form Factor: Half-Height
Native Capacity: 6 TB
Compressed Capacity: 15 TB
Native Transfer Rate: 300 MB/s

Product details

The Quantum 38L7628 is a Half-Height SAS LTO-7 tape drive, offering a massive storage capacity of 6TB native (15TB compressed). It is designed for high-performance data backup, archiving, and long-term data retention in enterprise environments.

Technical Information

Technology	LTO-7
Interface	SAS
Form Factor	Half-Height
Native Capacity	6 TB

Additional Specifications

Compressed Capacity	15 TB
Native Transfer Rate	300 MB/s
Drive Type	Internal Tape Drive

Description

The Quantum 38L7628 is a state-of-the-art Half-Height SAS LTO-7 tape drive, representing the pinnacle of tape storage technology for high-capacity data backup and archiving. It delivers an impressive native storage capacity of 6 TB per cartridge, which can be expanded to a remarkable 15 TB when utilizing the industry-standard LTO compression algorithms. This massive capacity makes it an exceptionally cost-effective solution for managing the ever-growing data volumes encountered in modern enterprises. Equipped with a SAS interface, the drive ensures high-speed, reliable connectivity essential for demanding backup and restore operations. The native data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s (and up to 750 MB/s compressed) allows for rapid data ingestion and retrieval, significantly reducing backup windows and improving operational efficiency. This performance is critical for businesses that need to protect large datasets and ensure business continuity. Designed for enterprise-level deployment, the LTO-7 standard offers enhanced features including improved encryption capabilities and backward read compatibility with LTO-6, LTO-5, and LTO-4 tapes, as well as write compatibility with LTO-7 media. This backward compatibility provides flexibility for organizations migrating from older tape generations. The Half-Height form factor ensures easy integration into standard server racks and tape libraries, making the Quantum 38L7628 a versatile and powerful component for robust data protection and long-term archival strategies.

Condition: Refurbished