The VD8MG Dell 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 SAS HH Internal Tape Drive is a high-performance tape drive for use in servers and other high-end computing systems. It uses the LTO-5 tape format, which offers a native storage capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed storage capacity of 3TB. The drive is connected to the host system via SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which provides fast data transfer speeds and high reliability. The drive is also a "half-height" form factor, which means it is smaller in size and requires less space inside the host system.
Data protection and recovery FeaturesThe VD8MG Dell 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 SAS HH Internal Tape Drive is a high-performance tape drive that provides data protection and recovery features to ensure that your data is safe and secure.
One of the key features of the VD8MG is its ability to store large amounts of data, with a capacity of 1.5TB or 3TB per cartridge. This allows you to store large amounts of data, such as backups, archives, and other important files, in a single location.
The VD8MG also includes advanced data protection and recovery features, such as hardware-based data encryption and data compression. These features help to ensure that your data is secure and protected from unauthorized access or tampering.
Additionally, the VD8MG includes advanced error correction and data recovery features, such as the ability to detect and repair errors on the tape, and the ability to recover lost or corrupted data. This helps to ensure that your data is always available and can be easily recovered in the event of a disaster or failure.
Installation and SetupThe VD8MG Dell 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 SAS HH Internal Tape Drive is a high-capacity tape drive that can be installed and set up in a computer system to provide long-term data storage. The installation process involves physically installing the tape drive into the computer and connecting it to the system's SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface.
- Start by physically installing the tape drive into an available drive bay in the computer. This will typically involve securing the drive with screws or other hardware provided with the drive.
- Once the tape drive is installed, connect the SAS interface cable to the drive and the corresponding SAS port on the computer's motherboard or host bus adapter.
- The next step is to install the necessary drivers and software for the tape drive. This may include a tape drive management utility, backup software, or other software specific to the tape drive.
- After the necessary software is installed, the tape drive should be recognized by the computer and ready for use.
- To set up the tape drive for use, configure any necessary settings in the tape drive management utility, such as the tape drive's SCSI ID number, and any other settings specific to the tape drive.
- Finally, test the tape drive by performing a backup or restore operation to ensure that the tape drive is working properly.
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions when installing and setting up the tape drive, as different tape drives may have different requirements or steps in the installation process.
General Information- Manufacturer: Dell
- MPN: VD8MG
- Type: Tape Drive
- Tape Drive Type: Tape Storage
- SKU: VD8MG
- Tape Type : LTO-5
- Native Drive Capacity : 1.5TB
- Enclosure Type : Internal
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 3TB
- Interfaces/Ports : Serial Attached SCSI(SAS)
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