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- In Stock: 7
- Manufacturer: Quantum
- Model or Part: 8-00974-02
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Quantum 8-00974-02 2.5/6.25TB LTO6 FC I500/I6000 Tape Drive delivers high-capacity, high-speed backup and archival storage for demanding data environments. Designed for seamless integration with Quantum I500 and I6000 libraries, this drive supports both 2.5TB and 6.25TB native LTO6 cartridges, providing flexible scaling as your data grows. Its Fibre Channel (FC) interface ensures rapid data transfer rates while maintaining reliable, enterprise-grade performance.
Key Features
- Supports LTO6 native capacities of 2.5TB and 6.25TB
- Fibre Channel connectivity for up to 8Gb/s sustained throughput
- Compatible with Quantum I500 and I6000 library platforms
- Advanced error correction and data integrity verification
- Low power consumption and quiet operation for rack-mount deployment
- Built-in drive health monitoring and predictive failure alerts
Technical Specifications
- Native capacity: 2.5TB or 6.25TB per cartridge
- Compressed capacity (assuming 2.5:1): up to 15TB
- Interface: Fibre Channel 8Gb/s (FC-AL or FC-SCSI)
- Transfer rate: up to 160MB/s native, up to 400MB/s compressed
- Media type: LTO6 Ultrium
- Form factor: 2U rack-mount
- Operating temperature: 10 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Power input: 110-240V AC, 50/60Hz
- MTBF: 300,000 hours
Applications
- Enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Long-term archival of critical business data
- High-performance data centers requiring fast restore times
- Media and entertainment workflows with large file sets
- Scientific research environments that generate petabytes of data
- Government and compliance driven storage where data integrity is paramount
Choose the Quantum 8-00974-02 LTO6 Tape Drive to future-proof your storage strategy, reduce total cost of ownership, and ensure your most valuable information remains secure and instantly accessible when you need it.