Name: 57DHV Dell 3TB LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive High Reliability Backup
Brand: Dell
SKU: 57DHV
Price: 741.37 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 57DHV Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS Tape Drive provides a dependable storage solution for enterprise backup needs. It fits into systems requiring efficient, high-capacity tape storage with a SAS connection, enabling secure data archiving and retrieval in professional IT environments.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	57DHV

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium 5 (magnetic tape)
Capacity Compressed	3 TB (2:1 compression)
Capacity Native	1.5 TB
Recording Format	LTO Ultrium 5
Backward Compatibility	Read: LTO-3, LTO-4; Write: LTO-4

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

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

Product Description
The 57DHV Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS Tape Drive is designed to provide robust data backup and archiving capabilities with a high storage capacity and fast transfer speeds. Often found in enterprise environments, this tape drive supports efficient large-scale data management. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, it integrates seamlessly into Dell storage arrays and backup servers, ensuring reliable long-term data retention. Its SAS interface allows for quick data access and retrieval, making it suitable for environments where data integrity and speed are critical. Key Features Uses Linear Tape-Open 5 technology for up to 3TB compressed storage. Connects via SAS interface for effective data throughput. Supports high-volume backup and archiving tasks in enterprise settings. Compatible with various Dell storage and backup platforms. Offers reliable, durable media for long-term data preservation. This tape drive is typically deployed in data centers and IT departments where consistent, secure backup is a priority. It plays a key role in safeguarding data from loss and assists in meeting compliance standards through physical data storage. Its reliability and capacity make it a practical choice for organizations managing large amounts of data.

Use Cases
The 57DHV Dell 3TB LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive is designed for enterprise environments that require robust, high-capacity backup and archival solutions. IT administrators in data centers and large-scale facilities benefit from its reliable, high-speed SAS connectivity, which integrates seamlessly with Dell storage systems to support structured data protection workflows. How It's Used: Backup and archival within enterprise data centers managing multi-terabyte datasets. Disaster recovery storage for financial institutions requiring secure, long-term data retention. Content storage in media production environments where large video files demand efficient tape-based backup. Supplementary storage in virtualization clusters to offload cold data with high durability. Data protection in remote office deployments needing reliable and scalable archival solutions. This tape drive supports operational efficiency by enabling scalable data retention without impacting primary storage performance. Its integration with SAS interfaces ensures rapid data transfer rates suitable for demanding IT infrastructures, facilitating seamless backup cycles and long-term data preservation strategies.

57DHV Dell 3TB LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive High Reliability Backup

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases