Name: STD224000N Seagate Scorpion 24 12/24GB DDS-3 50-pin SCSI Internal Tape Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: STD224000N
Price: 523.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate STD224000N is a versatile internal tape drive that provides secure and efficient data storage and backup capabilities. With DDS-3 technology, a native capacity of 12GB (24GB compressed), and high data transfer rates, it is a reliable choice for managing data in various system environments. Its 50-pin SCSI interface and compact 5.25-inch half-height form factor ensure compatibility and ease of installation, making it an essential solution for data protection and backup.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	STD224000N
Drive Type	Tape Drive

Technical Information
Capacity Compressed	24GB
Capacity Native	12GB
Data Transfer Rate	33MB/min (native), 66MB/min (compressed)
Recording Format	DDS-3 (Digital Data Storage)

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	5.25-inch half-height internal drive
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Product Description
The Seagate STD224000N is an internal tape drive designed to meet the needs of data storage and backup for various systems. With its DDS-3 (Digital Data Storage) technology, this drive offers a native storage capacity of 12GB, which can be expanded to 24GB with data compression. The drive ensures high-speed data transfer, with a native transfer rate of 33MB/min and a compressed rate of 66MB/min, making it an ideal solution for both small-scale and enterprise-level backup needs. Equipped with a 50-pin SCSI interface, the Seagate STD224000N ensures broad compatibility with numerous systems. Its 5.25-inch half-height form factor makes it easy to integrate into a variety of server environments, offering a space-efficient and reliable solution for secure data storage. Key Features Native storage capacity of 12GB, expandable to 24GB with compression DDS-3 technology for high-performance data storage and backup Data transfer rates of 33MB/min (native) and 66MB/min (compressed) 50-pin SCSI interface for easy integration with different systems Compact 5.25-inch half-height internal form factor for flexible installation

Use Cases
The Seagate STD224000N tape drive is predominantly utilized in enterprise IT and SMB environments where secure, reliable data archiving and backup are critical. Its compatibility with legacy SCSI systems and compact form factor makes it suitable for organizations maintaining existing infrastructure while requiring consistent data protection. How It's Used: Archiving critical business data in medium-sized enterprises with limited rack space, leveraging the 5.25-inch half-height form factor. Backup and recovery operations in financial services firms demanding secure and high-integrity data storage with DDS-3 technology. Deployment in remote office locations that use older SCSI-based servers and need reliable tape backup solutions. Data protection for virtualization hosts in small data centers where low-cost, removable storage helps manage backup cycles efficiently. Storage cluster environments requiring offline data retention to complement disk-based storage tiers. This tape drive supports operational consistency in environments requiring scalable backup solutions, especially where integration with existing SCSI infrastructure is necessary. It enables organizations to maintain data integrity and manage storage workflows without extensive hardware upgrades.