Dell TL2000/4000 LTO5 HH V1 SAS Tape Drive Part #: ULT3580-HH5 / 46X6073 / 0VTNNV
- Brand: Dell
- Part #: ULT3580-HH5
- Alt. Part #: 46X6073 / 0VTNNV
- Model: ULT3580-HH5
- Specs:-
- :: Device Type: Tape Drive
- :: Tape Type / Format: LTO-5
- :: Form Factor: 5.25in (Half Height)
- :: Native Drive Capacity: 1.5TB
- :: Compressed Drive Capacity: 3TB
- :: Enclosure Type: Internal
- :: Native Data Transfer Rate: 120 MBPS.
- :: Compressed Data Transfer Rate : 240 MBPS.
- :: Interface/Port: Serial Attached Scsi (SAS)
- :: Condition: Refurbished
- :: Compatibility: Dell PowerVault TL2000 / TL4000 Systems
- :: MPN: ULT3580-HH5
- Warranty: 1 (one) year Tekmart Warranty
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Key points to note on these 46X6073 Dell TL2000/4000 LTO5 HH V1 SAS Tape Drives:-
A tape drive is a storage device that uses magnetic tape for backup and archiving, operating similarly to a tape recorder. It records data on a flexible, erasable medium and is ideal for long-term storage, with the ability to retain data for decades. There are two types of tape drive technology: linear tape, where the heads don't touch the tape, and helical scan, where they do.
When choosing a replacement tape drive, consider three key factors: Transfer rate (make sure the drive can handle your backup needs within the required time), Reliability (check the drive's Mean Time Between Failure or MTBF), and Affordability (balance price with capacity and performance based on your needs).
The IBM/Dell LTO5 V1 Ultrium 5 half-height tape drive offers 1.5TB native (3.0TB compressed) capacity and speeds up to 140MB/s. It includes dynamic speed-matching to enhance performance and reliability, is compatible with LTO4 media (read/write) and LTO3 media (read-only), and supports interfaces like 6Gbps SAS, fibre, and USB 3.0. All drives at Tekmart Africa are refurbished and tested to ensure top performance.
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