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Quantum DLT4000E 20GB (40GB SCSI SE DLT IV Tape Drive
- Capacity: 20GB native, 40GB compressed
- Interface: SCSI SE (Single-Ended)
- Form Factor: Internal tape drive
- Media Type: DLT IV
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 5MB/sec native, 10MB/sec compressed
- Average Seek Time: 25 seconds
- MTBF: 100,000 hours
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Native Capacity
- 20 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 40 GB
- Interface Type
- SCSI SE
- Form Factor
- Internal
- Media Technology
- DLT IV
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- 5 MB/s
Product details
The Quantum DLT4000E is a high-capacity tape drive designed for reliable data backup and archiving. It utilizes DLT IV media to provide a significant storage solution for businesses requiring robust data protection.
Technical Information
| Native Capacity | 20 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 40 GB |
| Interface Type | SCSI SE |
| Form Factor | Internal |
Additional Specifications
| Media Technology | DLT IV |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | 5 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 10 MB/s |
Description
The Quantum DLT4000E tape drive represents a robust solution for mid-range to enterprise data backup needs. Leveraging the DLT IV tape format, it offers a substantial native capacity of 20GB, which can be expanded to 40GB through hardware compression. This makes it an efficient choice for organizations looking to consolidate their backup operations and reduce media costs. Designed for internal installation, the DLT4000E features a SCSI SE (Single-Ended) interface, ensuring broad compatibility with a wide range of servers and storage systems. Its reliable performance is characterized by a data transfer rate of up to 5MB/sec in native mode and up to 10MB/sec when compression is enabled. The drive's architecture is built for durability and consistent operation, crucial for mission-critical backup tasks. With an average seek time of 25 seconds and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of 100,000 hours, the DLT4000E is engineered for longevity and dependable data retrieval. It is an ideal component for tape libraries and standalone backup systems where data integrity and accessibility are paramount.
Condition: Refurbished
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