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Quantum 8-00974-02 2.5TB (6.25TB LTO-6 Fibre Tape Drive with Tray
- LTO-6 tape drive technology.
- Native storage capacity of 2.5TB.
- Compressed storage capacity of 6.25TB.
- Fibre Channel interface for high-speed connectivity.
- Includes a tray for easy installation and integration.
- Suitable for enterprise backup and archival applications.
- Designed for reliability and data integrity.
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Product Overview
The Quantum 8-00974-02 is an LTO-6 Fibre Channel tape drive, offering substantial native and compressed storage capacities for data backup and archiving. It is designed for high-speed data transfer and reliable long-term data retention.
Technical Information
| Capacity (Native) | 2.5TB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 6.25TB |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Generation | LTO-6 |
| Included | Tray |
Product Description
The Quantum 8-00974-02 tape drive is a powerful LTO-6 solution designed to meet the demanding data storage needs of modern businesses. It provides a substantial native capacity of 2.5TB, which can be expanded to 6.25TB when utilizing LTO-6's compression technology. This high capacity makes it an efficient choice for backing up large datasets and for long-term archival purposes, reducing the number of tapes required and lowering overall storage costs. Equipped with a Fibre Channel interface, this drive ensures high-speed data transfer rates, which are crucial for minimizing backup windows and enabling rapid data recovery. The inclusion of a tray simplifies the installation process, allowing for quick integration into existing server or tape library environments. This drive is built with Quantum's reputation for reliability, ensuring that data is stored securely and can be accessed when needed. The LTO-6 technology offers backward compatibility with LTO-5 and LTO-4 media, providing flexibility for organizations migrating from older tape formats. The Quantum 8-00974-02 is an ideal component for robust data protection strategies, offering a balance of performance, capacity, and cost-effectiveness for enterprise-level backup and archiving.
