Name: 599-2350-01 Sun 20GB DDS-4 DAT Tape Drive SCSI 68-Pin LVD External
Brand: Sun
SKU: 599-2350-01
Price: 438.59 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Sun 20GB DDS-4 DAT tape drive is designed to offer solid backup capacity and reliable performance in external setups. It fits well in environments where secure data archiving and regular backups are necessary, connecting through a SCSI 68-pin LVD interface to ensure dependable data transfer speeds.

General Information
Brand	Sun
Part Number	599-2350-01

Technical Information
Media Type	DDS-4 (DAT-40), DAT
Capacity Compressed	40GB
Capacity Native	20GB
Recording Format	DDS-4 (DAT-40), DAT/DDS
Backward Compatibility	DDS-1,DDS-2,DDS-3
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This Sun DDS-4 DAT tape drive provides dependable data storage and backup solutions for businesses needing secure archival options. It’s often found in server rooms or data centers where consistent data protection is critical. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this drive supports sizable backup volumes with its 20GB native capacity, doubling when compressed. Its external design allows easy integration into existing setups without internal hardware changes. Key Features Utilizes DDS-4 technology to ensure compatibility with common tape libraries Connects via SCSI 68-pin LVD for stable and efficient data transfers Compact 5.25-inch external size suits various environments Reliable read/write performance for frequent backup tasks Supports both native and compressed data formats Typically deployed in enterprise backup systems or archival workflows, this tape drive handles routine data storage needs effectively. It plays a crucial role in safeguarding data by providing an accessible and robust medium for backups.

Use Cases
The Sun 20GB DDS-4 DAT tape drive is primarily utilized in IT environments that require dependable, cost-effective data backup and archival solutions. It is well-suited for small to medium business networks and legacy systems where maintaining data integrity over long periods is critical. How It's Used: Backup and restoration of critical data in enterprise IT departments managing legacy servers and storage arrays. Archiving compliance data in financial and healthcare organizations with moderate storage retention policies. Data protection for remote branch offices needing external backup solutions with SCSI connectivity. Integration in virtualization environments requiring offline archival of virtual machine snapshots and logs. Support for IT disaster recovery workflows in small data centers relying on tape as a secondary backup medium. This tape drive facilitates operational continuity by providing a reliable external backup option that integrates smoothly with existing SCSI infrastructures. It helps organizations manage data lifecycle and scalability challenges without extensive changes to their current storage architecture.