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- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: 57DHV
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell 57DHV 1.5/3TB LTO5 FH SAS Tape is a high-capacity, fast-helical scan (FH) storage solution designed for the Dell PowerVault ML6000 tape library. Engineered for enterprise backup, archiving and disaster recovery, this tape delivers reliable performance at up to 3TB native capacity (6TB compressed) while maintaining compatibility with existing LTO5 infrastructure. Its robust SAS interface ensures seamless integration and optimal data throughput for demanding IT environments.
Key Features
- Native capacity of 1.5TB (single-sided) or 3TB (dual-sided) for flexible storage planning
- Up to 6TB compressed capacity when used with standard LTO compression algorithms
- Fast-helical scan technology provides up to 140 MB per second native data rate
- SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface for high-speed, reliable connectivity
- Compatible with Dell PowerVault ML6000 and other LTO5 compliant libraries
- Built-in error correction and wear-leveling for long tape life
- Designed for 24x7 operation in data center environments
Technical Specifications
- Model / Part Number: 57DHV
- Form Factor: Standard LTO5 cartridge
- Native Capacity: 1.5TB (single-sided) / 3TB (dual-sided)
- Compressed Capacity: 3TB (single-sided) / 6TB (dual-sided) at 2:1 compression
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 140 MB per second native, 280 MB per second compressed
- Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
- Media Type: Fast-helical scan (FH) magnetic tape
- Operating Temperature: 5 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Storage Temperature: -20 to 70 degrees Celsius
- Humidity: 20 to 80 percent non-condensing
- Tape Length: Approx 660 meters
- Write Protection: Built-in write protect tab
Typical Applications
- Enterprise backup and restore operations for servers, databases and virtual machines
- Long-term archival of compliance data, multimedia assets and scientific records
- Disaster recovery solutions requiring off-site or offline storage
- Data migration between legacy LTO generations and modern storage platforms
- High-capacity storage for large scale research projects and media production houses
By choosing the Dell 57DHV LTO5 FH SAS Tape, organizations gain a dependable, high-density storage medium that maximizes library efficiency, reduces total cost of ownership and safeguards critical information for years to come.