Data backup is crucial for businesses to protect against data loss or corruption. Tape drives are one of the oldest and most reliable backup solutions available, and the Dell 200/400GB Ultrium LTO -2 SCSI/LVD HH Internal Tape Drive is a popular choice for many organizations. In this article, we will discuss the features and benefits of this tape drive in detail.
The Dell 200/400GB Ultrium LTO -2 SCSI/LVD HH Internal Tape Drive is a half-height internal tape drive that uses the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium technology. It is designed to provide reliable and high-performance backup and archive storage for small to medium-sized businesses. It has a storage capacity of 200GB (compressed) or 400GB (uncompressed) and a data transfer rate of up to 35MB/s (compressed) or 70MB/s (uncompressed).
CompatibilityThe Dell 200/400GB Ultrium LTO -2 SCSI/LVD HH Internal Tape Drive is compatible with a range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and UNIX. It can be easily integrated into existing backup infrastructures, making it an ideal solution for businesses that need to upgrade their backup systems.
ReliabilityThe Dell 200/400GB Ultrium LTO -2 SCSI/LVD HH Internal Tape Drive is designed for high reliability and durability. It uses advanced error correction techniques to ensure data integrity, and it has a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 250,000 hours, which means that it is highly unlikely to fail during its lifetime. Additionally, it has a load/unload mechanism that protects the tape from damage during insertion and removal, further enhancing its reliability.
PerformanceThe Dell 200/400GB Ultrium LTO -2 SCSI/LVD HH Internal Tape Drive offers high-performance backup and restore capabilities. It has a data transfer rate of up to 35MB/s (compressed) or 70MB/s (uncompressed), which means that it can quickly back up large amounts of data. It also has a fast data access time of 64 seconds (average), which ensures that data can be quickly retrieved when needed.
Ease of UseThe Dell 200/400GB Ultrium LTO -2 SCSI/LVD HH Internal Tape Drive is easy to install and use. It has a simple and intuitive interface that allows users to quickly configure and manage the drive. It also supports various backup software applications, making it easy to integrate into existing backup infrastructures.
ScalabilityThe Dell 200/400GB Ultrium LTO -2 SCSI/LVD HH Internal Tape Drive is scalable, meaning that it can easily grow with the needs of the business. Multiple drives can be added to the backup infrastructure, providing additional storage capacity and backup performance as needed.
Cost-Effectiveness
The Dell 200/400GB Ultrium LTO -2 SCSI/LVD HH Internal Tape Drive is a cost-effective backup solution for businesses. It has a low cost per gigabyte compared to other backup solutions such as disk-based backup. Additionally, it has a long lifespan and requires minimal maintenance, which reduces the total cost of ownership over its lifetime.
In summary, the Dell 200/400GB Ultrium LTO -2 SCSI/LVD HH Internal Tape Drive is a reliable, high-performance, and cost-effective backup solution for small to medium-sized businesses. Its compatibility with a range of operating systems, ease of use, scalability, and advanced error correction techniques make it an ideal choice for organizations looking to upgrade their backup systems. With its fast data transfer rates and high data access times, businesses can quickly back up and restore large amounts of data,
General Information about the Dell TT974- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# TT974
- Product Type: Tape Drive
- Tape Type : LTO-2
- Native Drive Capacity : 200GB
- Interface Type : SCSI
- Enclosure Type : Internal
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 400GB
- SCSI Signaling Type : Differential (LVD)
- Form Factor : 5.25 X HH
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