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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

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:
	•	Optimize data transfers
	•	Shorten backup times
	•	Increase reliability

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