Description
Product overview
The M69TX Dell 1.50/3TB Storageworks LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 SAS Internal Tape Drive is a tape storage solution that provides data backup and archiving capabilities. This drive is designed for use with servers or workstations that require high-capacity backup solutions.
Overview of LTO Technology
LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is a magnetic tape storage technology that has been around since the late 1990s. LTO tapes are commonly used for backup and archiving purposes due to their high storage capacity, low cost per GB, and long-term reliability. The LTO Consortium, which includes companies such as IBM, HP, and Quantum, develops and maintains the LTO standard.
LTO-5 is the fifth generation of LTO technology, offering a native storage capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed capacity of up to 3TB, depending on the compression ratio. LTO-5 tapes can transfer data at a rate of up to 140 MB/s (native) or 280 MB/s (compressed).
The M69TX Dell 1.50/3TB Storageworks LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 SAS Internal Tape Drive is an internal tape drive that can be installed in a server or workstation. It provides a native storage capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed capacity of up to 3TB, depending on the compression ratio. The drive uses a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface to connect to the server or workstation.
The drive supports WORM (Write Once Read Many) functionality, which allows data to be written to the tape once and then read many times, making it ideal for compliance and legal requirements. It also supports LTFS (Linear Tape File System), which allows files to be stored and retrieved on the tape using a file system interface, making it easy to access and manage files on the tape.
Benefits
LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 SAS Internal Tape Drive The M69TX Dell 1.50/3TB Storageworks LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 SAS Internal Tape Drive provides several benefits for businesses that require backup and archiving solutions:
- High Storage Capacity: With a native storage capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed capacity of up to 3TB, the drive can store large amounts of data on a single tape.
- Fast Transfer Rates: The drive can transfer data at a rate of up to 140 MB/s (native) or 280 MB/s (compressed), allowing for quick backups and restores.
- Compatibility: The drive is designed for use with servers or workstations that require high-capacity backup solutions.
- WORM and LTFS Support: The drive supports WORM functionality and LTFS, making it ideal for compliance and legal requirements and easy to access and manage files on the tape.
- Long-Term Reliability: LTO tapes are known for their long-term reliability, making them a popular choice for archiving important data.
- Low Cost per GB: LTO tapes have a low cost per GB compared to other storage solutions, making them a cost-effective choice for businesses that need to store large amounts of data.
Compatibility with Backup Software
The M69TX Dell 1.50/3TB Storageworks LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 SAS Internal Tape Drive is compatible with a wide range of backup software, including popular solutions such as Veritas Backup Exec,
General Information about the Dell M69TX
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# M69TX
- Product Type : Tape Drive
- Interface Type : SAS
Technical Features
- Tape Type : LTO5
- Native Drive Capacity : 1.5TB
- Enclosure Type : Internal
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 3TB
- Interfaces/Ports : Serial Attached SCSI(SAS)
