The 8-00410-01 Dell 400/800GB LTO-3 FC ML6000 FH Loader Module Tape Drive is a tape drive designed for use with Dell's ML6000 series tape library. This tape drive uses the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology, which is a high-capacity tape storage system commonly used for backup and archiving in enterprise environments.
In terms of performance, the 8-00410-01 Dell tape drive has a maximum native data transfer rate of 80 MB/s and a maximum compressed data transfer rate of 160 MB/s. These transfer rates are relatively fast and should provide efficient backup and archiving operations for most enterprise environments.
When it comes to reliability, the 8-00410-01 Dell tape drive has a mean time between failures (MTBF) rating of 250,000 hours, which is a measure of how often the tape drive is likely to fail. This rating indicates that the tape drive should be quite reliable and should require minimal maintenance.
However, it's important to note that the reliability of any tape drive also depends on the quality of the tapes being used and the maintenance practices of the user. Regular cleaning and proper storage of tapes can help ensure that the tape drive operates at its optimal performance and reliability.
Tape Drive ManagementThe Dell 400/800GB LTO-3 FC ML6000 FH Loader Module Tape Drive is a high-performance tape drive designed for use in enterprise-level backup and archiving solutions. The tape drive offers a large storage capacity of up to 800GB (compressed) and a high data transfer rate of up to 80MB/s (compressed).
To effectively manage this tape drive, there are several important considerations:
- Capacity Management: As mentioned, the tape drive has a maximum capacity of 800GB (compressed), but this may vary depending on the type of data being stored. It is important to monitor the tape capacity and ensure that there is enough available space to complete backups or archiving operations.
- Tape Rotation: To prevent wear and tear on the tape drive, it is recommended to use multiple tapes and rotate them regularly. This helps distribute the workload across multiple tapes, reducing the risk of overuse or failure of any one tape.
- Cleaning: Regular cleaning of the tape drive is necessary to maintain optimal performance and reduce the risk of data loss due to errors or misalignment. It is recommended to clean the drive after every 20 hours of use or whenever the drive alerts you to perform cleaning.
- Backup Scheduling: To ensure that backups are performed regularly and consistently, it is important to set up a backup schedule that meets your business requirements. This may include daily or weekly backups, as well as regular testing of backup data to ensure its integrity.
- Security: Protecting the data stored on the tape drive is critical. It is important to use secure backup and archiving processes, including encryption of data during backup, transport and storage.
The 8-00410-01 Dell 400/800GB LTO-3 FC ML6000 FH Loader Module Tape Drive is a data storage device that uses Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology to store data on magnetic tape. Here are some of its security features and encryption options:
- WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) capability: This feature allows you to write data to the tape once and prevent it from being overwritten or erased. This is useful for data that needs to be retained for a long period of time, such as legal or regulatory compliance.
- Password protection: The tape drive can be password protected to prevent unauthorized access to the data on the tape.
- Data Encryption: The tape drive supports hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption, which is a high-level encryption standard used to protect sensitive data. Encryption keys can be managed through an integrated key management system.
- Secure Erase: The tape drive can securely erase data on the tape by overwriting it with a specific pattern of data. This ensures that the data cannot be recovered using standard data recovery methods.
- Library Managed Encryption: This feature allows you to manage the encryption keys in a library environment, where multiple tape drives are used. This ensures that the encryption keys are consistent across all tape drives, making it easier to manage.
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# 8-00410-01
- Product Type : Tape Drive
- Interface Type : Fibre Channel
- Tape Type : LTO-3
- Native Drive Capacity : 400GB
- Interface Type : Fibre Channel
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 800GB
- Form Factor : 5.25 X 1H
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