Quantum TF8100-011 LTO-6 SAS 6Gb/s Half-Height Tape Drive

SKU TF8100-011

Brand Quantum

Drive Type: LTO-6 Tape Drive
Form Factor: Half-Height (HH)
Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Data Transfer Rate (Native): 160 MB/s
Native Capacity: 2.5 TB
Compressed Capacity: 6.25 TB (2.5:1 compression)
Designed for backup and archiving

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Key specifications

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Product Type: LTO-6 Tape Drive
Form Factor: Half-Height (HH)
Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
Native Capacity: 2.5 TB
Native Transfer Rate: 160 MB/s
Compressed Capacity: 6.25 TB

Product details

The Quantum TF8100-011 is a Half-Height (HH) LTO-6 SAS tape drive. It offers a native storage capacity of 2.5TB and a native transfer rate of 160MB/s, designed for reliable data backup and archiving.

Technical Information

Product Type	LTO-6 Tape Drive
Form Factor	Half-Height (HH)
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s
Native Capacity	2.5 TB

Additional Specifications

Native Transfer Rate	160 MB/s
Compressed Capacity	6.25 TB
Generation	LTO-6

Description

The Quantum TF8100-011 is a robust LTO-6 (Linear Tape-Open Generation 6) Half-Height (HH) tape drive, engineered for efficient and reliable data backup and long-term archiving. It utilizes a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, specifically SAS 6Gb/s, ensuring high-speed connectivity and compatibility with a wide range of servers and storage systems. This drive is designed to meet the growing demands for data protection in small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise environments. With a native storage capacity of 2.5 Terabytes (TB) per cartridge, the TF8100-011 can store substantial amounts of data. When employing hardware data compression (typically at a 2.5:1 ratio), the capacity can increase significantly to 6.25 TB. This compression capability is crucial for reducing the number of tapes required, lowering media costs, and optimizing storage space. The native data transfer rate of 160 Megabytes per second (MB/s) ensures that backups and restores are completed in a timely manner, minimizing downtime. As a Half-Height drive, the TF8100-011 is designed to fit into standard server bays and tape libraries where space is a consideration. Its LTO-6 technology offers backward read compatibility with LTO-5 media and forward write compatibility with LTO-7 media (though at LTO-6 speeds). This drive is an ideal solution for organizations seeking a cost-effective, high-capacity, and dependable method for safeguarding critical data against loss or corruption.

Condition: Refurbished