Description
Product overview of the Dell W4F1R
In today’s digital age, data storage is of utmost importance, especially for businesses that need to keep track of their records and archives. One of the most reliable and secure ways to store data is through the use of tape drives. The W4F1R Dell 800/1600GB LTO-4 SAS HH External Tape Drive is a device that offers high-capacity and high-performance storage for data backup, recovery, and archiving.
The W4F1R Dell 800/1600GB LTO-4 SAS HH External Tape Drive is a half-height tape drive that connects to a computer via a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface. The drive can read and write LTO-4 (Linear Tape-Open 4) tapes, which have a native capacity of 800GB and a compressed capacity of up to 1.6TB. The tape drive can transfer data at a rate of up to 120MB per second (native) or up to 240MB per second (compressed), making it ideal for large-scale data backup and archiving.
The W4F1R Dell 800/1600GB LTO-4 SAS HH External Tape Drive is also backward compatible with LTO-3 and LTO-2 tapes, allowing users to access and restore data from older backups. This compatibility ensures that the device can be used as part of an existing backup and archiving system, without requiring a complete overhaul.
Design and Features
The W4F1R Dell 800/1600GB LTO-4 SAS HH External Tape Drive has a sleek and compact design, making it easy to install and use. The drive is housed in a durable external casing that protects it from dust and other environmental factors, ensuring that the tape drive continues to function optimally for years.
One of the key features of the W4F1R Dell 800/1600GB LTO-4 SAS HH External Tape Drive is its SAS interface. SAS is a high-speed interface that allows the tape drive to transfer data quickly and efficiently. The interface also supports longer cable lengths than traditional SCSI interfaces, making it easier to connect the tape drive to a computer that is located further away.
The W4F1R Dell 800/1600GB LTO-4 SAS HH External Tape Drive also features a data transfer rate matching function, which ensures that the drive is always running at the optimal speed. This function helps to prevent data loss and corruption, which can occur when the drive is running at a speed that is too fast or too slow.
Ease of Use
The W4F1R Dell 800/1600GB LTO-4 SAS HH External Tape Drive is easy to install and use, even for users who are not familiar with tape drives. The device comes with a user manual that provides detailed instructions on how to install and use the drive, as well as how to troubleshoot common issues.
The drive also comes with backup software that allows users to schedule backups and manage their data archives easily. The software is compatible with popular backup applications such as Symantec Backup Exec and CA ARCserve, making it easy to integrate the W4F1R Dell 800/1600GB LTO-4 SAS HH External Tape Drive into an existing backup and archiving system.
Security
The W4F1R Dell 800/1600GB LTO-4 SAS HH External Tape Drive offers advanced security features that help to protect data from theft or unauthorized access. The drive features hardware encryption, which encrypts data as it is written to the tape. This ensures that even if the tape is lost or stolen.
General Information about the Dell Tape Drive
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# W4F1R
- Product Type: Tape Drive
Key Features
- Interfaces/ports : Serial Attached Scsi(sas)
- Tape Type : Lto-4
- Native Drive Capacity : 800GB
- Enclosure Type : External.
Technical Features
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 1600GB
- Form Factor : Half Height
