LTO Tape Drives
LTO Tape Drives
Security. Reliability. Performance.
As your long-term data storage grows, so does your need for a dependable and efficient way to keep it protected. Based on the world's leading tape technology, Quantum's LTO tape drives work seamlessly with Scalar® tape libraries and automatically match the tape drive speed to that of the host, optimizing performance and increasing reliability.
Tape is a Key Part of a Comprehensive Data Protection Strategy
As data continues to grow, and cyber threats continue to escalate, organizations need a simple and dependable way to keep data protected. Backing up data using the backup best practice rule such as 3-2-1-1 – 3 copies of your data, in 2 different forms of media, 1 copy offsite (cloud) and 1 copy offline (on-prem tape) – is crucial for every organization, no matter what the size of the budget or the IT staff is.
Quantum's LTO tape drives are an ideal solution for backing up small data sets to tape and are available in a variety of form factors such as tabletop and rack mounted. Quantum offers LTO-9, LTO-8, and LTO-7 tape drives in a half-height form factor, and every tape drive sold includes DataStor backup software with deduplication to provide a complete backup solution.
Quantum LTO Tape Drive, Half Height, Tabletop
For directly connecting to a workstation
Quantum LTO Tape Drive, Half Height, Single, 1U Rackmount
For mounting in a data center rack, with options to hold one or two half-height Quantum LTO Tape Drives.
Quantum LTO Tape Drive, Half Height, Internal
For integration into a third-party server.
All of Quantum’s half-height tape drives can connect with the following host interface type:
- LTO-9: 12Gb/s SAS – SFF-8482 w/integrated power (internal), SFF-8644 (tabletop and rack)
- LTO-8 and LTO-7: 6 Gb/s SAS – SFF8482 with integrated power (internal), SFF8088 (tabletop and rack)
For larger environments, Quantum offers a full portfolio of tape storage systems, including an autoloader and automated tape libraries that scale from three rack units in size all the way to multiple data center racks.
Turguy Goker Talks Tape
Turguy represents Quantum with LTO organizations as the technology leader, while also
leading the Advanced Development Team focused on LTO technology.
Featured Benefits
Quickly Backup and Restore Data from Tape
With performance up to 300 MB/sec (1.08 TB/hr)*.
*Sustained transfer rate, native.
Meet Compliance and Security Requirements
Secure protection with AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption standard.
WORM (Write Once, Read Many) functionality with use of WORM cartridges.
Low Cost and Reliable Long Term Data Storage
Protect up to 45 TB* of data on each cartridge.
*2.5:1 compression LTO-9, LTO-8, and LTO-7 and LTO-6, 2:1 other LTO.
Complete Solution with Backup Software and Deduplication
Deduplication functionality reduces your data by 20X. Includes up to 720 TB* of capacity with standard compression and up to 5,760 TB of capacity with DATASTOR Shield deduplication.
*2.5:1 compression, 20:1 deduplication with LTO-9.
Technical Specifications
DRIVE CAPACITY AND PERFORMANCE
Configurations: Internal bare, internal kit, tabletop kit, and 1U rack mount
Interface Connector Type: 12 Gb/sec SAS
SFF8482 with integrated power (internal)
SFF8088 (tabletop and rack)
Burst Transfer Rate (MB/sec): SAS (maximum)
600
Data Buffer Size:
LTO-9, LTO-8, LTO-7: 1 GB
LTO-6: 512 MB
BACKUP SOFTWARE
Included Software: DATASTOR Shield Single-Server Backup
Deduplication Rate: 20:1 (typical)
Software Compatibility: Windows only
Backup Methods: Disk-to-disk-to-tape, disk-to-tape, archive-to-tape in native format
Upgradeable: Yes to multiple servers, SQL, Exchange, SharePoint, Bare Metal, Cloud, and other functionality
TAPE/FORMAT COMPATIBILITY
Read Compatibility
Write Compatibility
LTO-9 Drive
LTO-9 (L9), LTO-8 (L8)
LTO-9 (L9), LTO-8 (L8)
Media Read/Write
Media Read Only
LTO-8 Drive
LTO-8 (L8), LTO-8 WORM, LTO-7 (L7), LTO-7 WORM, LTO-7 (M8)
N/A
LTO-7 Drive
LTO-7 (L7), LTO-7 WORM, LTO-6 (L6), LTO-6 WORM
N/A
LTO-6 Drive
LTO-6 (L6), LTO-6 WORM
N/A
RELIABILITY
MTBF (hours): 250,000 @ 100% duty cycle
MSBF: 100,000 cycles
Load/Unload Life: 80,000 cycles
Non-Recoverable Error Rate:
1 in 1 x 1020 bits (LTO-9 non-media error, clean drive)
1 in 1 x 1019 bits (LTO-8, LTO-7 non-media error, clean drive)
1 in 1 × 1017 bits (LTO-6 non-media error, clean drive)
ENVIRONMENTAL
For environmental details refer to the Scalar Tape Library Datasheets.
TAPE FORMAT
Format: LTO Ultrium 9, LTO Ultrium 8, LTO Ultrium 7, LTO Ultrium 6
Recording Density:
LTO-9: 21,459 KB/mm
LTO-8: 20,579 KB/mm
LTO-7: 19,107 KB/mm
LTO-6: 15,143 KB/mm
Encoding Method:
LTO-9, LTO-8, LTO-7: 32 Channel 32/33 RLL
LTO-6: 16 Channel 32/33 RLL NPML
Data Compression:
LTO-9, LTO-8, LTO-7, LTO-6: 2.5:1
COMPATIBILITY
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, Mac OS
Software/Hardware: For the most up-to-date tested solutions, visit www.quantum.com
TAPE
Cartridge Dimensions (L × W × H): 4 in × 4.15 in × .85 in (102 mm × 105.4 mm × 21.5 mm)
Archive Storage: 30 years
Durability: 20,000 load/unload cycles
WARRANTY
Tape: Limited lifetime
Tape Drive: 3 years limited with Rapid Exchange
MODEL NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS
TC-L82AN-BR: LTO-8 HH, Internal, 6 Gb/sec SAS, 5.25 in, black, bare
TC-L82AN-EY: LTO-8 HH, Internal, 6 Gb/sec SAS, 5.25 in, black
TC-L82AN-EZ: LTO-8 HH, Internal, SAS HBA Bundle, 6 Gb/sec SAS, 5.25 in, black
TC-L82BN-AR: LTO-8 HH, Tabletop, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black
TC-L82BN-EZ: LTO-8 HH, Tabletop, SAS HBA Bundle, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black
TC-L83CN-AR: LTO-8 HH, Single, 1U Rack Mount, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black
TC-L82GN-BR: LTO-8 HH, Internal Drive Option for 1U Rack Mount, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black, bare
TC-L72AN-BR-C: LTO-7 HH, Internal, 6 Gb/sec SAS, 5.25 in, black, bare
TC-L72AN-EY-C: LTO-7 HH, Internal, 6 Gb/sec SAS, 5.25 in, black
TC-L72AN-EZ-C: LTO-7 HH, Internal, SAS HBA Bundle, 6 Gb/sec SAS, 5.25 in, black
TC-L72BN-AR-C: LTO-7 HH, Tabletop, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black
TC-L72BN-EZ-C: LTO-7 HH, Tabletop, SAS HBA Bundle, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black
TC-L73CN-AR-C: LTO-7 HH, Single, 1U Rack Mount, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black
TC-L72GN-BR-C : LTO-7 HH, Internal Drive Option for 1U Rack Mount, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black, bare
TC-L62AN-BR-C: LTO-6 HH, Internal, 6 Gb/sec SAS, 5.25 in, black, bare
TC-L62AN-EY-C: LTO-6 HH, Internal, 6 Gb/sec SAS, 5.25 in, black
TC-L62AN-EZ-C: LTO-6 HH, Internal, SAS HBA Bundle, 6 Gb/sec SAS, 5.25 in, black
TC-L62BN-AR-C: LTO-6 HH, Tabletop, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black
TC-L62BN-EZ-C: LTO-6 HH, Tabletop, SAS HBA Bundle, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black
TC-L62BN-EM-C: LTO-6 HH, Tabletop, SAS HBA and Media (5 pcs) Bundle, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black
TC-L63CN-AR-C: LTO-6 HH, Single, 1U Rack Mount, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black
TC-L62GN-BR-C: LTO-6 HH, Internal Drive Option for 1U Rack Mount, 6 Gb/sec SAS, black, bare