Dell Powervault LTO6 - Manual (Page 11)

Specifications and Features
Specifications
Table 1-1. LTO Generation Specifications
PowerVault Generation
Specification LTO6 LTO5-140 LTO4-120 LTO3-80
Native Capacity 2500 GB 1500 GB 800 GB 400 GB
2.5:1
Compressed
Capacity 6250 GB NA NA NA
2:1 Compressed
Capacity 5000 GB 3000 GB 1600 GB 800 GB
Maximum
Native Data
Transfer 160 MB/s 140 MB/s 120 MB/s 80 MB/s
Compressed
Maximum Data
Transfer* 400 MB/s 280 MB/s 240 MB/s 160 MB/s
Media
Partitioning** X X NA NA
Data Safe
Mode** X X NA NA
Encryption
Status LED X X NA NA
* Assumes compression. The capacity and transfer rate you realize in practice
depends on the data set, which affects the actual compression ratio. LTO6 supports
2.5:1 compression. LTO5-140 and below support 2:1 compression.
** This feature must be supported by your tape backup software.
Features
The tape drive has the following features:
v Built-in read-after-write verification for a high level of data integrity
v Burst data transfer rate of 600 MB per second
v 512 MB of read/write cache memory
v Intelligent LTO-DC dual-mode compression algorithm
v Failsafe leader capture mechanism with pin pick error recovery
v Reads cartridge memory in LTO cartridges
v TapeAlert support for improved diagnostic and troubleshooting
v Two 6 Gb Serial Attached SCSI interface
v Speed matching (The drive can slow down to match the system data rate.)
v Sleep mode for energy conservation
v Backward read and write compatibility dependent on generation
v Compatible with all cartridges dependent on generation that bears the official
Ultrium LTO logo. See Table 1-1 for more information.
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