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SDT-11000-BM Sony 40GB DDS-4 SCSI LVD Internal Tape Drive

SKU:
SDT-11000-BM
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 40GB native capacity with DDS-4 tape format
  • SCSI LVD interface for high-speed, reliable data transfer
  • Internal tape drive designed for desktop or server use
  • Compatible with backup and archival applications
In stock

$194.00

Product Overview

The SDT-11000-BM from Sony is an internal tape drive that handles DDS-4 tapes, providing 40GB of native data storage. It fits into systems requiring a reliable backup solution using a SCSI LVD connection, commonly found in business environments where data preservation is critical.

General Information

Brand Sony
Part Number SDT-11000-BM

Technical Information

Media Type DDS-4 (DAT 40) tape cartridge
Capacity Compressed 40 GB (2:1)
Capacity Native 20 GB
Recording Format DDS-4
Backward Compatibility DDS-3,DDS-2,DDS-1
Hot Pluggable No
Hot Swappable No

Interfaces/Ports

Interface SCSI

Physical Characteristics

Condition Refurbished
Weight 5.00


Product Description

The SDT-11000-BM is a Sony internal tape drive utilizing DDS-4 technology, offering 40GB of native storage capacity. It is commonly used in data backup and archival tasks, especially in environments that require dependable long-term data retention.

Built for integration within servers or desktop systems, this tape drive connects via a SCSI LVD interface, ensuring fast and stable data transfers. IT professionals and system administrators often find it useful for managing backup routines and preserving critical data.

Key Features

  • Supports DDS-4 tapes with 40GB native storage, doubling previous DDS generations
  • Uses SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) interface for enhanced transfer rates
  • Designed as an internal unit for easy installation inside systems
  • Offers reliable performance for backup and archival workflows
  • Compatible with a broad range of backup software solutions

This tape drive is typically deployed in small to medium business servers or workstations that require dependable data backup solutions. It plays a vital role in safeguarding data against loss and ensures compliance with data retention policies.


Use Cases

The Sony SDT-11000-BM DDS-4 internal tape drive is primarily utilized in small to medium-sized business server environments requiring dependable backup and archival solutions. It is well-suited for IT administrators managing legacy systems that depend on SCSI LVD interfaces for data preservation and disaster recovery workflows.

How It's Used:

  • Archiving critical business data in SMB data centers where SCSI interfaces are standard.
  • Implementing scheduled backup routines on legacy rack-mounted servers with limited storage scalability.
  • Supporting compliance-driven data retention in enterprise IT environments that rely on tape-based archival systems.
  • Providing cost-effective, internal tape backup solutions for remote office servers with minimal maintenance requirements.
  • Preserving virtual machine snapshots in mixed storage environments using tape as a secondary backup medium.

Integrating the SDT-11000-BM enhances operational reliability by leveraging established tape technology compatible with existing SCSI infrastructure. This enables scalable data protection strategies without requiring extensive hardware changes, facilitating sustained performance in environments prioritizing data integrity and long-term storage.


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SDT-11000-BM Sony 40GB DDS-4 SCSI LVD Internal Tape Drive
SDT-11000-BM Sony 40GB DDS-4 SCSI LVD Internal Tape Drive
$194.00