DELL 0TK131 Rev. A01 Manual De Usuario

  

This chapter provides an introductory overview of the Dell PowerVault LTO-4-120 Half-Height tape drive.  

   

 

   

 

 

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 

-inch half-height form factor with automatic electromechanical cartridge soft load. 

  

 describes the key performance features and capabilities of the PowerVault LTO-4-120 Half-Height tape drive.  

Table 1-1. Performance Features and Capabilities  

  

 

 

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

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 Windows

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 2003 or later, Red Hat

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 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:  

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Optimize data transfers  

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Shorten backup times  

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Increase reliability