Name: 1-04216-01 Quantum LTO6 Fibre Channel Tape Drive 2.5TB Scalar i40 i80
Brand: Quantum
SKU: 1-04216-01
Price: 1150.15 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Quantum LTO6 Fibre Channel Tape Drive is a storage device that fits into Scalar i40 and i80 tape libraries, providing secure and efficient data backup solutions. It balances capacity and speed, making it useful for enterprise data centers handling routine backup and archival tasks.

General Information
Brand	Quantum
Part Number	1-04216-01

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-6 Ultrium (magnetic tape)
Capacity Compressed	6.25 TB (2.5:1 compression)
Capacity Native	2.5 TB
Recording Format	Linear Tape-Open (LTO-6)
Backward Compatibility	Backward compatible with LTO-5 (read/write)
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Quantum LTO6 Fibre Channel Tape Drive is built for efficient, reliable data storage and backup in enterprise environments. It is often found in data centers where managing large volumes of information safely and cost-effectively is critical. This drive is commonly used with Scalar i40 and i80 libraries to streamline backup operations and data archiving. IT professionals and system administrators frequently rely on this tape drive to secure valuable data and maintain continuity. Its Fibre Channel interface ensures fast and stable connections, making it suitable for environments where time-sensitive backups are essential. Key Features Offers native data transfer speeds of up to 160 MB/s for timely backups Delivers up to 2.5 TB of native storage capacity per cartridge Compatible with Scalar i40 and i80 tape libraries for seamless integration Supports Fibre Channel connectivity for reliable data transmission Designed to handle large-scale data management and archival tasks This tape drive is typically deployed in enterprise backup systems where maintaining data integrity and accessibility is a priority. Its robust design and compatibility make it a common choice for businesses managing extensive backup and disaster recovery processes.

Use Cases
The Quantum LTO6 Fibre Channel Tape Drive is primarily utilized in enterprise and data center environments where large-scale, high-throughput backup and archival storage are critical. Organizations managing extensive datasets and requiring scalable, secure long-term retention benefit significantly from integrating this tape drive into their backup infrastructure. How It's Used: Data centers implementing automated backup workflows within Scalar i40 or i80 libraries to ensure consistent data protection across virtualized environments. Enterprise IT departments leveraging Fibre Channel connectivity for fast, reliable tape backups of mission-critical applications and databases. Organizations with regulatory compliance needs utilizing tape archival for secure, offline storage of sensitive records over extended periods. Media production firms managing large digital content archives requiring high-capacity, cost-effective storage solutions integrated into existing SAN architectures. Disaster recovery setups incorporating tape rotation strategies for offsite data safeguarding in geographically distributed facilities. This tape drive supports operational efficiency by delivering high native throughput and seamless integration with Scalar libraries, enabling scalable backup capacities without disrupting data center workflows. Its compatibility with Fibre Channel environments ensures sustained performance under demanding enterprise workloads.