Name: 2.5/5TB LTO6 SAS 8G HH ML3 Tape Drive
Brand: Dell
Price: 1829.95 USD
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Dell YV18D 2.5/5TB LTO6 SAS 8G HH ML3 Tape Drive

The Dell YV18D is a high performance LTO6 tape drive that supports both 2.5 TB and 5 TB native capacity cartridges. Designed for demanding data centre environments, this SAS 8G drive delivers fast, reliable backup and archive capabilities while maint... Read More

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Overview
The Dell YV18D is a high performance LTO6 tape drive that supports both 2.5 TB and 5 TB native capacity cartridges. Designed for demanding data centre environments, this SAS 8G drive delivers fast, reliable backup and archive capabilities while maintaining a compact footprint. It integrates seamlessly with Dell PowerVault and third-party backup solutions, providing a scalable path for long term data retention.

Key Features

Dual capacity support - 2.5 TB and 5 TB native LTO6 cartridges
8 Gbps SAS interface for high speed data transfer
Half height (HH) form factor fits standard server racks
ML3 (Multi-Level) error correction for superior data integrity
Automatic loading and unloading of tapes for unattended operation
Built-in diagnostics and SMART monitoring to reduce downtime
Low power consumption compared with previous generation drives

Technical Specifications

Model / Part Number: YV18D
Interface: SAS 8 Gbps (compatible with SAS 6 Gbps and SATA)
Form Factor: Half height, 3.5 inch
Supported Media: LTO6 2.5 TB and 5 TB native capacity tapes
Transfer Rate: Up to 360 MB per second native (up to 900 MB per second compressed)
Compression: 2.5:1 hardware compression (optional)
Operating Temperature: 10 to 35 degrees Celsius
Power Requirements: 110 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D): 147 mm x 147 mm x 215 mm
Weight: Approx 2.2 kg

Applications

Enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
Long term archival of critical business data
High-capacity storage for video production and media libraries
Scientific research data sets that require secure, offline storage
Regulatory compliance archiving where data must be retained for many years
Hybrid cloud strategies that use tape for tiered storage

With its robust feature set and Dell reliability, the YV18D LTO6 tape drive is an ideal choice for organizations that need to protect large volumes of data while controlling cost and space. Its fast SAS interface and advanced error correction ensure that backup windows are shortened and data integrity is maintained throughout the lifecycle of the media.