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NP888 Dell 400GB / 800GB LTO-3 SCSI LVD External Tape Drive

SKU:
NP888
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • High-capacity external tape drive offering 400GB native and 800GB compressed storage
  • Uses LTO-3 technology with reliable SCSI LVD interface for fast data transfer
  • Compatible with various backup and archival systems for enterprise use
  • Designed for efficient long-term data retention and recovery
In stock

$497.00

Product Overview

The NP888 Dell 400GB / 800GB PV110T LTO-3 SCSI LVD External Tape Drive serves as a reliable backup and archival device commonly used in enterprise environments. It fits into data management systems where long-term storage and data protection are priorities, offering a balance of capacity and performance suited for professional IT settings.

General Information

Brand Dell
Part Number NP888

Technical Information

Media Type LTO-3 (Ultrium) Tape Cartridge
Capacity Compressed 800GB
Capacity Native 400GB
Recording Format LTO Ultrium (LTO-3)
Backward Compatibility LTO-2 (read/write)

Interfaces/Ports

Interface SCSI

Physical Characteristics

Condition Refurbished
Weight 5.00

Miscellaneous

Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC


Product Description

The NP888 Dell PV110T LTO-3 external tape drive is designed to provide robust data backup and archiving solutions. It delivers 400GB of native storage capacity, which can be compressed up to 800GB, making it suitable for organizations managing large volumes of data.

This tape drive connects via a SCSI LVD interface, ensuring stable and efficient data transfers. It is often found in data centers, IT departments, and backup environments where secure and reliable long-term storage is necessary.

Key Features

  • Offers both native and compressed storage to handle varying data sizes
  • Supports the LTO-3 standard, known for durability and performance
  • Uses SCSI LVD for consistent connectivity with existing enterprise equipment
  • Built to integrate smoothly with backup software and archival workflows
  • Enables dependable data retrieval when needed

You will typically see this tape drive in medium to large enterprises focused on maintaining data integrity over time. It plays a key role in ensuring backups are safely stored offsite or onsite without taking up excessive space.

Its straightforward setup and compatibility with common backup tools make it a practical choice for IT professionals tasked with managing and protecting critical information.


Use Cases

The Dell NP888 LTO-3 SCSI LVD External Tape Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments requiring reliable, high-capacity data backup and archival solutions. It is particularly beneficial for organizations managing large volumes of data across data centers or remote office locations where durable and cost-effective long-term storage is essential.

How It's Used:

  • Backup and recovery operations in medium to large data centers with legacy SCSI infrastructure.
  • Archival of compliance data for financial institutions needing secure, long-term retention.
  • Data protection in remote branch offices where network bandwidth limits online backup options.
  • Storage offload from primary systems in virtualization environments requiring periodic snapshot archives.
  • Integration into storage clusters for tiered backup strategies, balancing performance and capacity.

By enabling efficient long-term data retention with its SCSI LVD interface, this tape drive supports scalable backup workflows and helps enterprises maintain operational continuity without over-reliance on disk storage. Its compatibility with existing backup software streamlines data management processes in complex IT infrastructures.


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NP888 Dell 400GB / 800GB LTO-3 SCSI LVD External Tape Drive
NP888 Dell 400GB / 800GB LTO-3 SCSI LVD External Tape Drive
$497.00