Description
Product overview
The N4R0T Dell 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 FC HH Tape Drive is a high-capacity storage device designed for businesses and organizations that require reliable data backup and archiving solutions. This tape drive is compatible with Fibre Channel (FC) interfaces, which offer high-speed connectivity and efficient data transfer rates.
Understanding LTO-5 Technology
The N4R0T Dell 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 FC HH Tape Drive utilizes LTO-5 technology, which is an advanced data storage format. LTO-5 technology is an open format developed by IBM, Hewlett-Packard (HP), and Quantum, and provides a highly scalable, high-performance data storage solution.
LTO-5 technology features a single-reel tape cartridge that can hold up to 1.5TB of data natively and up to 3TB compressed data, making it ideal for organizations that require large amounts of data storage. The data is recorded in a linear fashion on the tape, which allows for fast and efficient data access.
Understanding Fibre Channel Interface
The N4R0T Dell 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 FC HH Tape Drive uses the Fibre Channel (FC) interface to connect to the host system. FC is a high-speed, low-latency, and highly reliable interface that provides fast and efficient connectivity between the tape drive and the host system. The FC interface is popular for storage devices due to its high performance, scalability, and flexibility.
The FC interface uses fiber-optic cables to transmit data between the tape drive and the host system. Fiber-optic cables provide high bandwidth, low latency, and long cable lengths, making them ideal for high-speed data transfer applications. The FC interface also supports multiple initiators and targets, allowing for flexible configurations.
Understanding the HH Tape Drive
The N4R0T Dell 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 FC HH Tape Drive is a Half-Height (HH) Tape Drive. This means that it is designed to be installed in a half-height bay in a server or storage system. The HH Tape Drive is designed to provide reliable backup and archiving solutions for businesses and organizations.
Benefits
The N4R0T Dell 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 FC HH Tape Drive offers several benefits for businesses and organizations, including:
- High Capacity: The LTO-5 technology offers a native storage capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed capacity of 3TB, allowing businesses and organizations to store large amounts of data on a single tape.
- Fast Data Transfer Rates: The N4R0T Dell 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 FC HH Tape Drive supports data transfer rates of up to 140MB/s, making it ideal for businesses that require fast and efficient data transfer.
- Data Security: The N4R0T Dell 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 FC HH Tape Drive features hardware-based data encryption, providing an additional layer of security to protect sensitive data.
- Scalability: The N4R0T Dell 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 FC HH Tape Drive is highly scalable and can be used in conjunction with other LTO-5 tape drives to create a scalable backup and archiving solution.
- Compatibility: The N4R0T Dell 1.5TB/3TB LTO-5 FC HH Tape Drive is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, making it easy to integrate into existing IT infrastructures.
General Information about the Dell N4R0T
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# N4R0T
- Product Type : Tape Drive
- Interface Type : Fibre Channel
Technical Features
- Tape Type : LTO-5
- Native Drive Capacity : 1.5TB
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 3TB
- Interfaces/Ports : Fibre Channel
