Description
Product overview
The NP888 Dell 400/800GB Powervault 110t LTO-3 SCSI/LVD External Tape Drive is a reliable and efficient data storage device that is designed for organizations that require high-performance backup and archiving solutions. This tape drive is compatible with SCSI/LVD interfaces, which provide fast connectivity and efficient data transfer rates.
Understanding LTO-3 Technology
The NP888 Dell 400/800GB Powervault 110t LTO-3 SCSI/LVD External Tape Drive utilizes LTO-3 technology, which is an advanced data storage format. LTO-3 technology is an open format developed by IBM, Hewlett-Packard (HP), and Quantum, and provides a highly scalable, high-performance data storage solution.
LTO-3 technology features a single-reel tape cartridge that can hold up to 400GB of data natively and up to 800GB of compressed data, making it ideal for organizations that require large amounts of data storage. The data is recorded in a linear fashion on the tape, which allows for fast and efficient data access.
Understanding SCSI/LVD Interface
The NP888 Dell 400/800GB Powervault 110t LTO-3 SCSI/LVD External Tape Drive uses the SCSI/LVD interface to connect to the host system. SCSI/LVD is a high-speed, low-latency, and highly reliable interface that provides fast and efficient connectivity between the tape drive and the host system. The SCSI/LVD interface is popular for storage devices due to its high performance, scalability, and flexibility.
The SCSI/LVD interface uses a parallel interface to transmit data between the tape drive and the host system. This interface provides high bandwidth, low latency, and long cable lengths, making it ideal for high-speed data transfer applications. The SCSI/LVD interface also supports multiple initiators and targets, allowing for flexible configurations.
Understanding External Tape Drive
The NP888 Dell 400/800GB Powervault 110t LTO-3 SCSI/LVD External Tape Drive is an external tape drive, which means that it can be connected to the host system through an external interface. External tape drives are ideal for businesses and organizations that require portability and flexibility in their data backup and archiving solutions.
External tape drives can be easily connected and disconnected from the host system, making them ideal for businesses that need to move data between different systems or locations. External tape drives also provide greater flexibility in terms of scalability, as businesses can easily add additional tape drives as their data storage needs grow.
Benefits
The NP888 Dell 400/800GB Powervault 110t LTO-3 SCSI/LVD External Tape Drive offers several benefits for businesses and organizations, including:
- High Capacity: The LTO-3 technology offers a native storage capacity of 400GB and a compressed capacity of 800GB, allowing businesses and organizations to store large amounts of data on a single tape.
- Fast Data Transfer Rates: The NP888 Dell 400/800GB Powervault 110t LTO-3 SCSI/LVD External Tape Drive supports data transfer rates of up to 80MB/s, making it ideal for businesses that require fast and efficient data transfer.
- Compatibility: The NP888 Dell 400/800GB Powervault 110t LTO-3 SCSI/LVD External Tape Drive is compatible with a wide range of operating systems and backup software, making it easy to integrate into existing IT infrastructures.
- Scalability: The NP888 Dell 400/800GB Powervault 110t LTO-3 SCSI/LVD External Tape Drive is highly scalable
General Information about the Dell NP888
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# NP888
- Product Type : Tape Drive
- Interface Type : SCSI
Technical Features
- Tape Type : LTO-3
- Native Drive Capacity : 400GB
- Interface Type : SCSI
- Enclosure Type : External
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 800GB
- Native Data Transfer Rate : 60 MBPS
- Compressed Data Transfer Rate : 120 MBPS
- SCSI Signaling Type : Differential (LVD)
