Name: NP052 Dell 400GB 800GB Ultrium LTO-3 SCSI/LVD Internal Tape Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: NP052
Price: 164.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell NP052 Ultrium LTO-3 Tape Drive delivers dependable high-capacity tape storage for servers and workstations. It fits into internal bays and connects via SCSI/LVD, making it a solid choice for businesses managing extensive backup needs without complex setups.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	NP052

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium Tape,Data Cartridge
Capacity Compressed	800 GB
Capacity Native	400 GB
Recording Format	LTO-3,Ultrium
Backward Compatibility	LTO-2
Cache	128 MB
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

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

Product Description
The Dell NP052 Ultrium LTO-3 Tape Drive is built for efficient data backup and archiving tasks. It is often found in data centers and enterprise environments where large amounts of data need secure and durable storage. Commonly used in servers and storage arrays, this tape drive supports organizations that require high-capacity backups and fast access to archived data. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its compatibility and robust performance. Key Features Offers up to 400GB of native storage with up to 800GB compressed Utilizes the Ultrium LTO-3 standard for proven reliability Half-height design fits comfortably inside standard server bays SCSI/LVD connection provides solid data throughput Compatible with numerous backup software and hardware systems This tape drive is typically deployed in medium to large-scale IT infrastructures where ongoing data integrity and backup speed are essential. It plays a critical role in maintaining secure archives and facilitating disaster recovery strategies.

Use Cases
The Dell NP052 Ultrium LTO-3 tape drive is primarily used in environments where reliable, high-capacity data backup and archival are critical. It suits IT administrators in enterprise and SMB data centers requiring internal storage solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing SCSI/LVD infrastructures. How It's Used: Backing up large datasets in enterprise server racks to ensure secure long-term storage and disaster recovery readiness. Archival storage for SMB virtualization hosts, preserving critical VM snapshots and system images. Data protection in remote office setups where compact internal tape drives support limited physical space and connectivity options. Integration within storage clusters for scheduled tape backups, providing offline data redundancy and compliance with retention policies. Supporting media asset management in creative production environments requiring reliable offsite tape backups of large digital files. This tape drive contributes to operational efficiency by enabling scalable, high-density backup storage while utilizing existing infrastructure. It supports workload continuity by facilitating rapid data transfer and secure archival in various IT and data management contexts.