Dell PowerVault LTO4-120HH - Manual (Page 2)

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Introduction
Dell™ PowerVault™ LTO -4-120 Tape Drive User's Guide
This chapter provides an introductory overview of the Dell PowerVault LTO-4-120 Half-Height tape drive.
Overview
Features
Overview
The PowerVault LTO-4-120 Half-Height tape drive is a high-performance, 16-channel tape drive that complies with the LTO interchange specifications.
The PowerVault LTO-4-120 Half-Height tape drive uses Ultrium data cartridges. Their capacity is maximized using intelligent data compression. The drive has a
capacity of 800 GB (1,600 GB, assuming 2:1 data compression).
The PowerVault LTO-4-120 Half-Height tape drive (see Figure 1 -1 ) has a 5¼ -inch half-height form factor with automatic electromechanical cartridge soft load.
Figure 1-1. PowerVault LTO-4-120 Half-Height Tape Drive
Features
Table 1-1 describes the key performance features and capabilities of the PowerVault LTO-4-120 Half-Height tape drive.
Table 1-1. Performance Features and Capabilities
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Feature Description
Cartridge memory Stores pertinent information about the media to enable fast cartridge loading
Chassis Shock damped and isolated
Data buffering 128 MB for high performance
Data Encryption Hardware encryption and decryption supported
Head positioner Patented proprietary mechanism for increased data integrity
Intelligent data compression Analyzes compression factors before recording to maximize performance and capacity
Interface Serial-attached SCSI (SAS)
LSI circuitry Custom designed for fast and efficient data processing
Native data transfer rate Up to 120 MB per second
Read channel Third generation for increased maturity and data integrity
RISC processors Provide fast and efficient data processing
SmartVerify Includes two levels of ECC for extra data safety and error protection
Supported operating systems Microsoft ® Windows ® 2003 or later, Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux 4.0 or later, and SUSE Linux 9 or later
TapeAlert Monitors and reports drive performance
Tape picking Enhanced implementation for increased reliability
Variable-speed transfer Variable speeds for matching with the host to:
l Optimize data transfers
l Shorten backup times
l Increase reliability