Seagate CTD8000H/R-S-1 4GB (8GB SCSI 50-Pin DDS-2 Tape Drive

SKU CTD8000H/R-S-1

Brand Seagate

Technology: DDS-2
Native Capacity: 4GB
Compressed Capacity: 8GB
Interface: SCSI (50-Pin)
Form Factor: Internal (likely 3.5-inch)
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 1.2 MB/s (native)
Reliable for data backup and archiving

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: Tape Drive
Technology: DDS-2
Native Capacity: 4GB
Compressed Capacity: 8GB
Interface: SCSI (50-Pin)
Form Factor: Internal (3.5-Inch)

Product details

The Seagate CTD8000H/R-S-1 is a 4GB (native) / 8GB (compressed) SCSI DDS-2 tape drive. It features a 50-pin SCSI connector and is designed for reliable data backup and archiving.

Technical Information

Drive Type	Tape Drive
Technology	DDS-2
Native Capacity	4GB
Compressed Capacity	8GB

Additional Specifications

Interface	SCSI (50-Pin)
Form Factor	Internal (3.5-Inch)
Data Transfer Rate (Native)	1.2 MB/s
Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)	2.4 MB/s

Description

The Seagate CTD8000H/R-S-1 is an internal tape drive that utilizes the DDS-2 (Digital Data Storage) format, offering a native capacity of 4GB and a compressed capacity of 8GB per cartridge. This drive is equipped with a 50-pin SCSI interface, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of servers and workstations that support this connection standard. DDS-2 was a popular choice for backup and archiving solutions, providing a good balance of capacity, performance, and reliability for its time. The drive's performance is characterized by a native data transfer rate of up to 1.2 MB/s, which increases to 2.4 MB/s when data compression is enabled. This makes it suitable for routine backups of moderate-sized datasets, ensuring that critical information can be protected efficiently. The 50-pin SCSI connector is a common interface for older storage devices, facilitating integration into legacy systems or specialized configurations. Designed for reliability, the CTD8000H/R-S-1 is built to handle the demands of regular backup operations and long-term data archiving. Its robust construction and the inherent error correction capabilities of the DDS-2 format contribute to data integrity. This tape drive serves as a dependable solution for organizations needing to safeguard their data against loss, corruption, or system failures, providing a cost-effective method for data retention.

Condition: Refurbished