Name: H31F4 Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS External Tape Drive Backup Storage
Brand: Dell
SKU: H31F4
Price: 789.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The H31F4 Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS External Tape Drive is a dependable external storage device designed for efficient backup and archiving in professional settings. It fits into environments that require robust, high-capacity tape solutions connected via SAS for swift data handling.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	H31F4

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

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell H31F4 LTO-5 External Tape Drive is built for efficient data storage and long-term archiving. It offers reliable backup solutions, often found in enterprise environments where large volumes of data need secure, offline storage. Commonly used in data centers and IT departments, this tape drive suits professionals responsible for managing backups, disaster recovery, and compliance storage. Its SAS connection supports quick data transfers, making it suitable for environments that require dependable and fast backup processes. Key Features High-capacity 3TB storage per cartridge for extensive data retention Fast SAS interface reduces backup windows and improves throughput Designed to integrate smoothly with Dell server setups Supports LTO-5 data encryption for secure backups Compatible with a variety of backup software solutions This tape drive is typically deployed in medium to large-scale IT infrastructures, where automated backup and disaster recovery are critical. Its role in protecting important data over time helps organizations maintain data integrity without relying solely on disk-based storage.

Use Cases
The H31F4 Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS External Tape Drive is optimized for environments where large-scale data backup and long-term archiving are critical. It is particularly suited for IT departments within enterprises and data centers requiring high-speed, reliable tape storage connected via SAS interfaces. How It's Used: Archival storage for enterprise IT operations managing extensive datasets with regulatory compliance needs. Data center backup workflows requiring high-throughput tape solutions for minimizing backup windows. Virtualization environments needing scalable, offsite backup to tape for disaster recovery purposes. Media and entertainment industries storing large multimedia files with reliable, high-capacity tape archiving. Remote office branch data protection where SAS connectivity supports rapid data transfers to centralized storage. This tape drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering fast data movement and high-capacity storage, enabling scalable backup infrastructures. Its integration capabilities support sustained performance in demanding IT ecosystems where data integrity and retrieval speed are paramount.

H31F4 Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS External Tape Drive Backup Storage

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases