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Quantum 8-00603-01 1.5TB (3.0TB LTO-5 Fibre 8Gb/s FH Tape Drive
- Capacity: 1.5TB Native / 3.0TB Compressed (LTO-5)
- Interface: Fibre Channel 8Gb/s
- Form Factor: Half-Height (FH)
- Technology: LTO-5 Ultrium
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 140 MB/s native
- Backward Read Compatibility: LTO-4
- Designed for enterprise backup and archiving
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Product Overview
The Quantum 8-00603-01 is a 1.5TB LTO-5 Fibre Channel tape drive. This half-height drive offers a high-performance solution for data backup and archiving, featuring an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface for fast data transfer.
Technical Information
| Capacity (Native) | 1.5 TB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 3.0 TB |
| Tape Technology | LTO-5 Ultrium |
| Interface | Fibre Channel 8Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Half-Height |
| Brand | Quantum |
| Part Number | 8-00603-01 |
Product Description
The Quantum 8-00603-01 tape drive is a high-capacity, high-performance storage device designed for demanding data backup and archiving applications. Utilizing LTO-5 Ultrium technology, it offers a native storage capacity of 1.5TB, which can be expanded to 3.0TB when using compression. This significant capacity per cartridge reduces the number of media required, lowering operational costs and simplifying media management for large data sets. The drive features an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, providing a high-speed connection to servers and storage networks. This interface is crucial for achieving fast data transfer rates, enabling efficient backups within tight RTO (Recovery Time Objective) windows. The half-height form factor allows for easy integration into existing tape libraries and autoloaders, making it a versatile upgrade or replacement component. Quantum's commitment to LTO standards ensures backward read compatibility with LTO-4 media, allowing for access to older data archives. The 8-00603-01 is engineered for reliability and longevity, making it a sound investment for businesses that need to protect critical data and meet long-term retention requirements. Its robust design and advanced features make it a cornerstone of many enterprise data protection strategies.
