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WFMPX - Dell 1600 / 3200GB LTO Tape Drive
- External LTO-3 Tape Drive
- Capacity: 400GB Native / 800GB Compressed
- Interface: Ultra320 SCSI
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 120MB/sec Native
- Backward compatible with LTO-2 media
- Includes necessary cables and software for setup
- Designed for Dell PowerVault systems
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Key specifications
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- External Tape Drive
- Interface
- Ultra320 SCSI
- Native Capacity
- 400 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 800 GB
- Native Transfer Rate
- 120 MB/s
- Compressed Transfer Rate
- 240 MB/s
Product details
The Dell 1600 is an external LTO tape drive designed for reliable data backup and archiving. It supports LTO-3 technology, offering significant storage capacity and transfer speeds for enterprise environments. This drive is ideal for organizations needing robust solutions for long-term data retention and disaster recovery.
Technical Information
| Product Type | External Tape Drive |
| Interface | Ultra320 SCSI |
| Native Capacity | 400 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 800 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Native Transfer Rate | 120 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | 240 MB/s |
| Form Factor | External |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-3, LTO-2 |
Description
The Dell 1600 tape drive is a high-performance external backup solution engineered to meet the demanding data protection needs of businesses. Leveraging LTO-3 technology, it provides a substantial native storage capacity of 400GB, which can be expanded to 800GB with hardware compression. This makes it an efficient choice for backing up large datasets and ensuring compliance with data retention policies. The drive connects via an Ultra320 SCSI interface, offering high bandwidth for rapid data transfer rates of up to 120MB/sec natively. This speed is crucial for minimizing backup windows and ensuring business continuity. The Dell 1600 is also backward compatible with LTO-2 media, allowing for easier migration and utilization of existing tape libraries. Designed for reliability and ease of use, the Dell 1600 external tape drive is an integral component of a comprehensive data protection strategy. It is often integrated with Dell PowerVault storage solutions, providing a seamless and robust archiving and backup experience. The package typically includes all essential components for installation, such as cables and management software, facilitating quick deployment.
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