Name: 6CG35 Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS External Tape Drive 140MB/s Backup Storage
Brand: Dell
SKU: 6CG35
Price: 789.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS External Tape Drive provides a dependable way to handle large backup jobs with its external design and SAS connectivity. It fits into many IT infrastructures where reliable, offsite, or offline storage is necessary, often acting as a key component in data protection strategies.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	6CG35

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium (LTO-5) tape cartridge, Magnetic tape
Capacity Compressed	3 TB (2:1 compression)
Capacity Native	1.5 TB
Recording Format	LTO-5, Ultrium 5
Backward Compatibility	LTO-4 (backward compatible)
Cache	512 MB
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
MTBF	250,000 hours

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 Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS External Tape Drive offers a robust solution for data backup and long-term archiving. It’s commonly used in IT environments that require secure, high-capacity storage for critical information. Built for businesses and data centers, this external tape drive fits well in setups needing efficient backup workflows and disaster recovery plans. Key Features Supports up to 3TB compressed storage capacity per cartridge Utilizes a SAS interface for reliable and fast data transfer Employs LTO-5 technology for enhanced data integrity and performance Designed to work externally, offering flexible placement options Compatible with various Dell storage and server configurations This tape drive is often found in backup rooms and server racks where regular data archiving is essential. It helps organizations maintain data security and ensures backups are stored securely off primary storage systems.

Use Cases
The Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS External Tape Drive is primarily deployed in environments requiring robust data retention and offline backup solutions. It is well-suited for medium to large enterprises that manage high volumes of data and need reliable, scalable tape storage integrated with their existing Dell server infrastructure. How It's Used: Data centers implementing tiered storage strategies to offload infrequently accessed data onto tape media for cost-efficient long-term retention. Enterprise IT departments utilizing external tape drives for disaster recovery backups and archiving critical operational data. Remote office setups requiring portable, secure backup solutions that can be transported offsite for compliance and risk mitigation. Virtualization environments where snapshot data and virtual machine backups are archived to tape to free up primary storage resources. Media and entertainment companies backing up large multimedia files in storage clusters where high-capacity tape is essential for managing content lifecycles. This tape drive supports operational efficiency by providing fast SAS connectivity and high capacity in a compact external form, enabling scalable backup workflows. Its compatibility with Dell infrastructure allows for streamlined integration, helping IT teams optimize data protection processes without disrupting existing environments.