Dell PowerVault LTO3-080 - Manual (Page 22)

Specifications
* Assumes 2:1 compression. The capacity and transfer rate you realize in practice depends
on the data set, which affects the actual compression ratio.
Features
The tape drive has the following features:
l Built-in read-after-write verification for a high level of data integrity
l Burst data transfer rate of 600 MB per second
l 256 MB of read/write cache memory
l Intelligent LTO-DC dual-mode compression algorithm
l Failsafe leader capture mechanism with pin pick error recovery
l Reads cartridge memory in LTO cartridges
l TapeAlert support for improved diagnostic and troubleshooting
l Two 6 Gb Serial Attached SCSI interface
l Speed matching (The drive can slow down to match the system data rate.)
l Sleep mode for energy conservation
l Backward read and write compatibility dependent on generation
l Compatible with all cartridges dependent on generation that bear the official Ultrium LTO logo
l Will interchange tapes with other LTO tape drives that bear the official Ultrium LTO logo
l Support for WORM (Write Once Read Many) using WORM media
l Data encryption capability using LTO Ultrium 4 and 5 media
l Ethernet interface for transferring drive firmware and dumps only (not an iSCSI interface)
Tape Backup Software
You need backup software that supports the Dell PowerVault tape drive. As a general rule,
native backup applications (such as NTBackup and tar) do not provide the required data
streaming rate to get the full performance of your tape drive. It is recommend that you use
a backup application that provides better memory management as well as other useful
features, such as TapeAlert. For the latest supported software versions, go to the Dell
support website at
support.dell.com or visit the support site of your backup software
vendor.
Front Panel
Figure 4. Front Panel
1. Eject button
2. Ready/Activity LED
3. Fault LED
4. Single-character display (SCD)
5. Single dot
6. Encryption Status LED
1. Eject button. The eject button enables you to perform several functions. These functions
are described in detail in "
Using the Tape Drive. "
2. Ready/Activity LED. The front panel of your Dell PowerVault LTO5-140HH tape drive has
PowerVault Generation
Specification LTO5-140 LTO4-120 LTO3-80
Native Capacity 1500GB 800GB 400GB
2:1 Compressed
Capacity
3000GB 1600GB 800GB
Maximum Data Transfer 140 MB/s 120 MB/s 80 MB/s
Media Partitioning X NA NA
Data Safe Mode X NA NA
Encryption Status LED X NA NA