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Quantum AQ293-20900 LTO-5 Fibre Channel 5.25-Inch Tape Drive
- LTO Generation: LTO-5
- Interface: Fibre Channel
- Form Factor: 5.25-Inch Internal Drive
- Type: Tape Drive
- Native Capacity (LTO-5 media): 1 TB
- Compressed Capacity (LTO-5 media): 2 TB
- Data Transfer Rate (Native): Up to 140 MB/s
- Designed for enterprise backup and archival solutions
- High reliability and performance
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- LTO Generation
- LTO-5
- Interface
- Fibre Channel
- Form Factor
- 5.25-Inch Internal Drive
- Type
- Tape Drive
- Native Capacity (LTO-5 media)
- 1 TB
- Compressed Capacity (LTO-5 media)
- 2 TB
Product details
The Quantum AQ293-20900 is a 5.25-inch internal Fibre Channel tape drive supporting LTO-5 technology. It is designed for high-capacity data backup and archival in enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| LTO Generation | LTO-5 |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Form Factor | 5.25-Inch Internal Drive |
| Type | Tape Drive |
Additional Specifications
| Native Capacity (LTO-5 media) | 1 TB |
| Compressed Capacity (LTO-5 media) | 2 TB |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 140 MB/s |
Description
The Quantum AQ293-20900 is a high-performance LTO-5 Fibre Channel tape drive, presented in a standard 5.25-inch internal form factor. This drive is engineered to provide robust and scalable data backup and archival solutions for enterprise-level environments. Leveraging the LTO-5 standard, it offers significant storage capacity and rapid data transfer speeds, ensuring efficient protection of critical business data. With a native capacity of 1 TB per LTO-5 cartridge (expandable to 2 TB with compression), this drive is well-suited for managing large volumes of data. The Fibre Channel interface provides high bandwidth and low latency connectivity, which is essential for demanding data center operations. The drive's native data transfer rate of up to 140 MB/s allows for quick backups and restores, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational continuity. Quantum's AQ293-20900 tape drive is built for reliability and performance, incorporating advanced error correction and data integrity features. It is an integral component for organizations seeking a dependable and cost-effective solution for long-term data storage, regulatory compliance, and disaster recovery. Its 5.25-inch form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of server chassis and tape library systems.
Condition: Refurbished
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