Name: CD72LWH-SS Seagate DAT 72 72GB Ultra-2 SCSI 68-Pin LVD Tape Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: CD72LWH-SS
Price: 188.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Certance DAT 72 tape drive offers a balance of capacity and speed with its 72GB native storage and Ultra-2 SCSI interface. It's designed to fit smoothly into backup systems, providing consistent performance for data protection and archival tasks in office and data center setups.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	CD72LWH-SS

Technical Information
Media Type	DAT,DDS-5,DAT72
Capacity Compressed	72 GB (2:1 compression)
Capacity Native	36 GB
Recording Format	DDS-5 (DAT72)
Backward Compatibility	DDS-4 (DAT40),DDS-3 (DAT32),DDS-2,DDS-1
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The Seagate Certance DAT 72 tape drive delivers reliable storage with a native capacity of 72GB and compressed capacity up to 36GB. This tape drive is commonly used for data backup, archival, and restore operations in small to medium business environments. Built for environments that demand consistent data protection, it often appears in server rooms and data centers where efficient tape backup is critical. IT professionals and system administrators typically use this device to ensure data integrity and quick recovery options. Key Features Offers 36/72GB storage capacities suitable for varied backup needs Ultra-2 SCSI interface provides a dependable and fast connection Low Voltage Differential design reduces electrical noise for stable performance Compact form factor fits easily into standard tape libraries or standalone setups Compatible with a range of backup software solutions This tape drive is frequently found in business IT settings requiring dependable offsite or onsite backups. Its balance of capacity and speed makes it a practical choice where data security and recovery speed matter.

Use Cases
The Seagate Certance DAT 72 tape drive is commonly deployed in IT environments requiring reliable data backup and archival solutions. It is well-suited for medium-sized businesses and data centers that demand consistent tape-based storage for compliance and disaster recovery purposes. How It's Used: Backup of virtualized server environments in enterprise data centers to ensure rapid data restoration. Archiving critical business data for SMBs needing long-term retention with controlled storage costs. Storing regulatory and audit data in healthcare and finance sectors where secure tape storage is mandated. Supporting remote office backup tasks where network bandwidth constraints favor local tape storage. Integration into automated tape libraries to streamline large-scale backup workflows in corporate IT infrastructures. This tape drive enhances operational efficiency by providing scalable backup capacity while maintaining data integrity in diverse IT environments. Its compatibility with Ultra-2 SCSI interfaces facilitates seamless integration into existing infrastructure, supporting consistent throughput for routine backup and archival workloads.

CD72LWH-SS Seagate DAT 72 72GB Ultra-2 SCSI 68-Pin LVD Tape Drive

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