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Seagate STD2401LW-1 20GB 40GB Ultra2 SCSI LVD DDS-4 5.25-inch Tape Drive
- Capacity: 20GB Native / 40GB Compressed
- Interface: Ultra2 SCSI LVD
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch Internal
- Tape Technology: DDS-4
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 3MB/s (Native)
- Manufacturer: Seagate
- Model: STD2401LW-1
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity (Native)
- 20GB
- Capacity (Compressed)
- 40GB
- Interface
- Ultra2 SCSI LVD
- Form Factor
- 5.25-inch Internal
- Tape Technology
- DDS-4
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 3MB/s
Product details
The Seagate STD2401LW-1 is a 5.25-inch internal tape drive supporting DDS-4 technology. It offers 20GB/40GB capacity and uses an Ultra2 SCSI LVD interface for high-speed data backup and archival.
Technical Information
| Capacity (Native) | 20GB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 40GB |
| Interface | Ultra2 SCSI LVD |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch Internal |
| Tape Technology | DDS-4 |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | Up to 3MB/s |
Description
The Seagate STD2401LW-1 is an internal tape drive designed for reliable data backup and archival. It utilizes the DDS-4 (Digital Data Storage 4) tape format, which provides a native storage capacity of 20GB per cartridge, expandable to 40GB with hardware compression. This capacity was suitable for backing up moderate to large datasets common in small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise workgroups during its era. The drive features an Ultra2 SCSI LVD (Low Voltage Differential) interface. This interface offers improved signal integrity and higher data transfer rates compared to earlier SCSI standards, making it well-suited for demanding backup operations. The 5.25-inch form factor means it is designed to be installed in standard full-height drive bays within servers or desktop computers. Seagate, a prominent name in storage technology, produced the STD2401LW-1 to meet the growing need for robust data protection solutions. The DDS-4 technology offered a balance of capacity, speed, and reliability. This internal tape drive is a component for systems requiring dependable backup capabilities, ensuring that critical data can be recovered in the event of hardware failure, data corruption, or other disaster scenarios.
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