Name: GY8240FC DTF-2 8240FC External Fibre Channel Tape Drive
Brand: Sony
Price: 2465.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Sony GY-8240FC GY8240FC DTF-2 8240FC External Fibre Channel Tape Drive

The Sony GY8240FC DTF-2 8240FC External Fibre Channel Tape Drive delivers high-capacity, reliable backup and archival storage for enterprise environments. Designed for seamless integration with existing Fibre Channel SANs, this external unit provides... Read More

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Manufacturer: Sony
Model or Part: GY-8240FC
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 45.00lb

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Description

Overview
The Sony GY8240FC DTF-2 8240FC External Fibre Channel Tape Drive delivers high-capacity, reliable backup and archival storage for enterprise environments. Designed for seamless integration with existing Fibre Channel SANs, this external unit provides fast data transfer rates and robust error correction, making it ideal for protecting critical business data.

Key Features

Native Fibre Channel connectivity for up to 4 Gbps throughput
Supports LTO-4 and LTO-5 tape media for flexible capacity planning
Built-in hardware compression reduces tape usage by up to 2.5 to 1
Advanced error correction and data integrity checks ensure reliable backups
Hot-swap compatible drive bays minimize downtime during maintenance
Compact external chassis with rack-mount options for space-efficient deployment

Technical Specifications

Interface: Fibre Channel (FC) 4 Gbps, SCSI commands over FC
Supported tape formats: LTO-4 (800 GB native, 1.6 TB compressed), LTO-5 (1.5 TB native, 3.0 TB compressed)
Compression: Hardware, 2.5 : 1 ratio
Operating temperature: 5 to 40 degrees Celsius
Power consumption: 120 W typical, 150 W maximum
Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 mm x 215 mm x 600 mm
Weight: 25 kg
Environmental standards: RoHS compliant

Applications
The GY8240FC is suited for a wide range of enterprise scenarios, including:

Data centre backup and disaster recovery solutions
Long-term archival of regulatory and compliance records
High-performance media and entertainment post-production workflows
Scientific research data preservation requiring high integrity
Financial services transaction log storage

By pairing Sony's proven tape technology with fast Fibre Channel connectivity, the GY8240FC DTF-2 external tape drive offers a cost-effective, scalable solution for organizations that demand secure, high-capacity storage without sacrificing performance.