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- In Stock: 3
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: 848V6
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell 848V6 Kit is a complete LTO-5 tape backup solution designed for enterprises that need reliable, high-capacity data protection. This turnkey package includes two SAS-compatible magnetic tape magazines, each holding up to 124 tapes, delivering an impressive native storage capacity of roughly 186 terabytes per magazine. Engineered for fast, uninterrupted backups and rapid restores, the kit integrates seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge servers and other SAS-enabled storage arrays.
Key Features
- Native capacity up to 1.5 TB per tape, 3 TB compressed per tape
- Total native capacity of approximately 186 TB per magazine (124 tapes)
- SAS interface for high-speed data transfer and broad compatibility
- Two rugged, hot-swappable magazines for continuous operation
- Built-in error correction and automatic cartridge verification
- Optimized firmware for Dell server environments
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model/Part Number: 848V6
- Tape Technology: LTO-5
- Native Tape Capacity: 1.5 TB
- Compressed Tape Capacity: 3 TB (assuming 2× compression)
- Total Native Capacity per Magazine: ~186 TB (124 tapes)
- Number of Magazines Included: 2
- Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
- Drive Compatibility: LTO-5 drives with SAS connectivity
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius
- Power Consumption (idle): approx 30 W per drive
- Dimensions (magazine): 10.2 x 8.6 x 1.9 inches
- Weight (full kit): approx 45 lbs
Typical Applications
- Long-term archival storage for compliance and regulatory requirements
- Disaster recovery solutions with offsite tape replication
- High-volume backup environments such as data centers and cloud providers
- Media and entertainment workflows that need secure, large-scale asset preservation
- Scientific research projects generating terabytes of raw data each day
This Dell LTO-5 kit delivers the capacity, speed, and reliability needed to protect critical information while fitting neatly into existing SAS infrastructure.