Name: 47C98 Dell LTO-5 3TB Fibre Channel Tape Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 47C98
Price: 659.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell LTO-5 3TB Fibre Channel Tape Drive is a dedicated storage device designed to handle large-scale data backups and archiving tasks. It fits well in environments requiring fast, reliable tape-based storage, using Fibre Channel for speedy data access and transfer.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	47C98

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium 5 cartridge (LTO-5)
Capacity Compressed	3 TB (2:1 compression)
Capacity Native	1.5 TB
Recording Format	Linear Tape-Open (LTO-5 Ultrium)
Backward Compatibility	LTO-4 (read/write)

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Dell LTO-5 3TB Fibre Channel Tape Drive provides a robust solution for backing up and archiving sizable data volumes. It is commonly integrated into enterprise storage environments where data integrity and fast retrieval are essential. Built for IT professionals managing large-scale backup operations, this tape drive supports high capacity and swift data throughput through its Fibre Channel connectivity. It's often found in data centers and organizations that require dependable, long-term storage options. Key Features Offers a native storage capacity of 3TB with LTO-5 compression Equipped with Fibre Channel interface to enable rapid data transfers Compatible with a range of backup software and Dell storage setups Robust design ensures durability for frequent backup cycles Supports high-speed streaming to minimize backup windows This tape drive is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and backup environments where large datasets need secure, offline storage. It plays a key role in protecting critical information by providing an efficient and reliable archival method.

Use Cases
The Dell LTO-5 3TB Fibre Channel Tape Drive is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and large-scale IT environments where high-throughput, secure long-term data storage is critical. It is suited for organizations managing vast volumes of archival data, ensuring efficient backup processes and compliance with data retention policies. How It's Used: Backup and archiving in enterprise IT departments requiring fast Fibre Channel connectivity to minimize backup windows. Integration into storage clusters for scalable tape-based data retention within large data center infrastructures. Use in virtualization environments to offload inactive data to high-capacity, reliable tape media for cost-effective storage. Deployment in remote office setups needing centralized backup solutions connected via Fibre Channel SANs. Archival of regulatory compliance data in healthcare and financial institutions with stringent data retention mandates. This tape drive enhances operational workflows by enabling rapid data transfer and reliable storage scalability, supporting continuous data protection strategies. Its Fibre Channel interface ensures minimal impact on network performance while maintaining high availability for mission-critical backup and recovery tasks.

47C98 Dell LTO-5 3TB Fibre Channel Tape Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases