Quantum TC-L43CN-EY-B Leaflet

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Backup. Recovery. Archive. It’s What We Do.
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DS00374     Feb 2008
About Quantum
Quantum Corp. (NYSE:QTM) is the leading global storage company
specializing in backup, recovery and archive. Combining focused
expertise, customer-driven innovation, and platform independence,
Quantum provides a comprehensive range of disk, tape, media and
software solutions supported by a world-class sales and service
organization. As a long-standing and trusted partner, the company
works closely with a broad network of resellers, OEMs and other
suppliers to meet customers' evolving data protection needs.
TAPE/FORMAT COMPATIBILITY
LTO-4 (read/write):
800GB native capacity
LTO-4 WORM (read/write):
800GB native capacity
LTO-3 (read/write):
400GB native capacity
LTO-3 WORM (read/write): 
400GB native capacity
LTO-2 (read only):
200GB native capacity
RELIABILITY
MTBF (hours):
250,000 @ 100% duty cycle
MCBF:
100,000 Load/Thread/Unload
Non-recoverable Error Rate:
1 x 10
17
bits (non-media error, clean drive)
ENVIRONMENTAL 
Operating
Temperature °F (°C):
50° to 104° (10° to 40°)
Humidity: 
80% (non-condensing)
Altitude (ft. maximum):
10,000 feet MSL (at 25˚C)
Non-Operating
Temperature °F (°C):
-40° to 149° (-40° to 66°) excluding media
Humidity (%):
10 to 95 (non-condensing)
Voltage (V):
+5, +12
Power Consumption (W): 
Idle (no cartridge): 6.4 Watts
Standby (with cartridge): 9.5 Watts
Typical: 28.8 Watts
Max: 30.1 Watts
TAPE FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS
Recording Format:
LTO Ultrium 4
Recording Density:
5,120 RLL-encoded ONEs per mm
Encoding Method:
0.13/11 RLL
Data Compression:
ALDZ-2
COMPATIBILITY
Operating Systems:
Windows Desktop, Windows Server, Novell NetWare, 
UNIX, Linux, Mac OS
Software/Hardware:
Go to www.quantum.com for the 
most up-to-date tested solutions
TAPE SPECIFICATIONS
Cartridge Dimensions:
4.1'' x 4.1'' x 1.0''  (104.1mmx104.1mmx25.4mm)
Archive Storage: 
30 years
Durability:
20,000 load/unload cycles
WARRANTY
Tape: 
Limited lifetime
Tape Drive:
3 year limited with Rapid Exchange
1
Based on 2:1 compression
* See your Quantum sales representative for more details
T E C H N I C A L   S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Form Factor 
Internal w/o bezel
Internal w/ bezel
Tabletop
Width (in/mm) 
5.76 / 146.3
5.87 / 149.1 
8.35 / 212.1
Height (in/mm) 
1.63 / 41.3
1.7 / 43.1 
2.6 / 66.2
Length (in/mm) 
8.56 / 217.5
8.76 / 222.57 
10.73 / 272.49
Weight (lbs/kg) 
3.66 / 1.66
3.72 / 1.69 
8.0 / 3.63
Model Numbers and Descriptions
DRIVE CAPACITY AND PERFORMANCE
Drive Type
Interface
Cartridge Capacity
Drive Throughput
Average File
Native/Compressed
1
(GB) Native/Compressed* (MB/sec) Access Time (sec)
LTO-4HH
3Gb/s SAS
800 / 1600
120 / 240
55
Configurations: Internal Bare, Internal Kit, Tabletop Kit and 1U Rackmount
Interface Connector Type:
SAS: 
SFF8088 (Tabletop and 1U Rack), 7-Pin 1X SATA Style 
(Internal Bare and Internal Kit)
Burst Transfer Rate (MB/sec)
SAS (max): 
300
TC-L42AN-BR
LTO-4 HH, Internal Bare, 3Gb/s SAS, black bezel
TC-L42AN-EY
LTO-4 HH, Internal Kit, 3Gb/s SAS, black bezel
TC-L42BN-EY
LTO-4 HH, Tabletop Kit, 3Gb/s SAS, black bezel
TC-L43CN-EY
LTO-4 HH, 1U Rackmount, 3Gb/s SAS, black bezel
TC-L42AN-EZ
LTO-4 HH internal SAS HBA Bundle, 3GB/s SAS, black bezel
TC-L42BN-EZ
LTO-4 HH Tabletop SAS HBA Bundle, 3Gb/s SAS, black bezel