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- In Stock: 15
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: 98CK5
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell 98CK5 2.5/5TB LTO6 FC 8G HH TL2/4K Tape Drive delivers high capacity, fast data transfer and reliable long term storage for enterprise backup and archive environments. Designed for both 2.5 inch and 5 inch LTO6 cartridges, this drive offers flexible media handling and seamless integration into Fibre Channel SANs.
Key Features
- Supports 2.5 inch and 5 inch LTO6 cartridges for up to 5TB native capacity per tape
- 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface provides rapid data movement and low latency
- Half height (HH) form factor fits standard server racks and reduces footprint
- TurboWrite 2 (TL2) and TurboWrite 4K (TL4K) modes accelerate backup speeds up to 400 MB per second
- Advanced error correction and built-in diagnostics ensure data integrity
- Hot swap capability minimizes downtime during maintenance or media changes
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 98CK5
- Native Capacity: 2.5 TB (2.5 inch) or 5 TB (5 inch)
- Compressed Capacity (2.5:1): up to 12.5 TB per tape
- Interface: Fibre Channel 8 Gbps (FC-S) with SCSI command set
- Form Factor: Half height, 4U rack mount
- Power Consumption: Approx 150 W (typical) / 200 W (maximum)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 4.5 in x 19 in x 21 in
- Weight: 25 lbs
Applications
This tape drive is ideal for data centers, backup and disaster recovery sites, and archival storage solutions. It excels in high-volume backup, long-term compliance archiving, and large-scale data migration projects. Organizations that require secure, cost-effective storage for critical business data will benefit from the Dell LTO6 FC drive's speed, capacity and reliability.