Name: VHX41 Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS Tape Drive 320MB/s High-Capacity Backup
Brand: Dell
SKU: VHX41
Price: 310.40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The VHX41 Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS Tape Drive provides high-capacity tape storage with quick data transfer, fitting well into enterprise backup environments. It supports secure, long-term data retention and integrates smoothly with Dell server systems, making it a practical choice for organizations prioritizing dependable data archiving.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	VHX41

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-5 Ultrium tape
Capacity Compressed	3 TB (2:1 compressed)
Recording Format	LTO Ultrium 5 (LTO-5)
Backward Compatibility	LTO-4 (read/write),LTO-3 (read)

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The VHX41 Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS Tape Drive is built for high-capacity, high-speed data backup and archiving. It is commonly used in enterprise environments where large volumes of data need to be securely stored and retrieved efficiently. Often found in data centers and IT departments, this tape drive suits organizations that manage growing datasets and require dependable storage for long-term retention. It is ideal for backup administrators and IT professionals focused on data protection. Key Features Uses Linear Tape-Open 5 (LTO-5) technology delivering up to 3TB native tape capacity SAS interface supports fast, reliable data transfer at 320MB/s Compatible with Dell's storage infrastructure for seamless integration Offers hardware-based encryption for data security Designed for durability with a robust tape mechanism ensuring consistent performance This tape drive is typically deployed in enterprise backup systems and archival solutions where large-scale data preservation is necessary. Its combination of speed and capacity helps reduce backup windows and maintain data integrity over time. With its proven reliability, the VHX41 tape drive plays a key role in safeguarding critical business information without requiring frequent intervention.

Use Cases
The VHX41 Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS Tape Drive is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale IT infrastructures requiring reliable, long-term data archiving. Organizations with high data throughput and stringent backup windows benefit from its high transfer rates and compatibility with Dell server environments. How It's Used: Enterprise IT departments utilize the tape drive for routine backup and disaster recovery in virtualization-heavy environments. Storage administrators integrate it within Dell-based storage clusters to offload cold data for scalable archiving. Data centers employ the tape drive to maintain secure, offline copies of regulatory compliance data. Media and entertainment firms use it to archive large video files in high-capacity, cost-effective storage. Remote office locations leverage the SAS interface for efficient data consolidation to central backup sites. Organizations with tiered storage strategies incorporate the drive to optimize primary storage utilization by migrating infrequently accessed data. By supporting rapid data transfer and seamless integration with Dell systems, this tape drive enhances operational efficiency and scalability of backup workflows. Its robust design ensures dependable performance in environments where data preservation and retrieval speed are critical.

VHX41 Dell LTO-5 3TB SAS Tape Drive 320MB/s High-Capacity Backup

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