Description
Product overview
The N8V0K Dell 800/1600GB Ultrium LTO-4 SAS HH Loader Module Tape Drive is a high-performance data storage device designed for businesses and organizations that require reliable and efficient data backup and archiving solutions. This tape drive is compatible with SAS interfaces, which offer high-speed connectivity and efficient data transfer rates.
Understanding LTO-4 Technology
The N8V0K Dell 800/1600GB Ultrium LTO-4 SAS HH Loader Module Tape Drive utilizes LTO-4 technology, which is an advanced data storage format. LTO-4 technology is an open format developed by IBM, Hewlett-Packard (HP), and Quantum, and provides a highly scalable, high-performance data storage solution.
LTO-4 technology features a single-reel tape cartridge that can hold up to 800GB of data natively and up to 1.6TB 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 SAS Interface
The N8V0K Dell 800/1600GB Ultrium LTO-4 SAS HH Loader Module Tape Drive uses the SAS interface to connect to the host system. SAS 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 SAS interface is popular for storage devices due to its high performance, scalability, and flexibility.
The SAS interface uses a serial interface to transmit data between the tape drive and the host system. This interface provides high bandwidth, low latency, and long cable lengths, making it ideal for high-speed data transfer applications. The SAS interface also supports multiple initiators and targets, allowing for flexible configurations.
Understanding Loader Module
The N8V0K Dell 800/1600GB Ultrium LTO-4 SAS HH Loader Module Tape Drive features a loader module, which is a mechanism that allows for automated tape handling. The loader module can hold up to eight tape cartridges, making it easy to manage large amounts of data.
The loader module includes a robotic arm that moves the tape cartridges to and from the tape drive, allowing for automated tape handling. The loader module also includes sensors that can detect tape errors and other issues, ensuring that the tape cartridges are loaded and unloaded correctly.
Benefits
The N8V0K Dell 800/1600GB Ultrium LTO-4 SAS HH Loader Module Tape Drive offers several benefits for businesses and organizations, including:
- High Capacity: The LTO-4 technology offers a native storage capacity of 800GB and a compressed capacity of 1.6TB, allowing businesses and organizations to store large amounts of data on a single tape.
- Fast Data Transfer Rates: The N8V0K Dell 800/1600GB Ultrium LTO-4 SAS HH Loader Module Tape Drive supports data transfer rates of up to 240MB/s, making it ideal for businesses that require fast and efficient data transfer.
- Automated Tape Handling: The loader module allows for automated tape handling, which reduces the need for manual intervention and ensures that the tape cartridges are loaded and unloaded correctly.
- Data Security: The N8V0K Dell 800/1600GB Ultrium LTO-4 SAS HH Loader Module Tape Drive features hardware-based data encryption, providing an additional layer of security to protect sensitive data.
- Scalability: The N8V0K Dell 800/1600GB Ultrium LTO-4 SAS HH Loader Module Tape Drive is highly scalable
General Information about the Dell N8V0K
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# N8V0K
- Product Type : Tape Drive
- Interface Type : SAS
Technical Features
- Tape Type : LTO-4
- Native Drive Capacity : 800GB
- Interface Type : Serial Attached SCSI(SAS)
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 1600GB
- Form Factor : Half Height
