Quantum LTO-8 Storage drive Tape Cartridge 12 TB

Quantum LTO-8 Storage drive Tape Cartridge 12 TB

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Quantum LTO8 Tape Drive - 12TB Native Capacity 30TB Compressed Per Tape. Removable Media – For Air Gap/Ransomware Protection. 30 year+ Life Span. 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. 6Gb/s SAS Connectivity. 3 Year Rapid Exchange Warranty At No Extra Cost. Backwards Compatible - An LTO8 drive can read LTO8 & LTO7 Media and Write to LTO8 & LTO7 Media. Quantum LTO8 Tape Drive - 12TB Native Capacity 30TB Compressed Per Tape. Includes SAS HBA (12Gb/s, ATTO H1244), Resource Documents, DataStor Shield backup software with deduplication, data cartridge, cleaning cartridge and one 3.3ft (1m) Mini-SAS-HD 2.1 8644 (HBA) to SFF8482 (drive) SAS cable. Uses SFF8482 SAS connector and 4-pin power connector. SAS HBA is compatible with Macintosh.. As data continues to grow, and cyber threats continue to escalate, organizations need a simple and dependable way to keep data protected. 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 to help you store, manage, and protect your data.. Tape is a Key Part of a Comprehensive Data Protection Strategy 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 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 Drives Provide a Simple, Reliable Solution Quantum LTO Tape Drives deliver fast, reliable data protection at an affordable price. They offer backup speeds up to 750 MB/sec** and when paired with an LTO-9 cartridge, you can store up to 45 TB** (compressed) of data on a single cartridge gaining more than 50% storage capacity in the same footprint.. Quantum’s LTO cartridges or any LTO media, provide easily transportable backup storage for DR protection, and their AES 256-bit encryption makes sure that no one else can access, delete, or encrypt your data. The WORM-cartridge option provides an even higher level of security. 30 year+ Life Span. Low-Cost and Reliable Long-Term Data Storage. Performance. Bundled software. DATASTOR backup software with deduplication to provide a complete backup solution that can reduce data storage by up to 20X. Product colour. Black. Storage media types supported. LTO-7, LTO-7HH, LTO-8, LTO-8HH. Standard interfaces. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS). Form factor. 5.25" Half-height. Compression ratio. 2.5:1. Data storage type. LTO. Internal. Yes. Interface. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS). Media type. Tape Cartridge. Product type. Storage drive. Storage. Compressed capacity. 30 TB. Native capacity. 12 TB. Data transmission. Sustained data transfer rate (native). 300 MB/s. Data transfer rate. 6 Gbit/s. Weight & dimensions. Weight. 1.61 kg. Height. 41 mm. Depth. 205 mm. Width. 146 mm. Size (imperial). 13.3 cm (5.25"). Packaging data. Package weight. 2.99 kg. Package height. 320 mm. Package depth. 241 mm. Package width. 240 mm. Quantity per pack. 1 pc(s). Other features. Warranty period. 3 year(s). leaflet. leaflet. leaflet

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Marque Quantum
Référence fabricant tcl82anfz
EAN 0768268046818

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Technical analysis of the Quantum LTO-8 Storage drive Tape Cartridge 12 TB

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What the tech specs reveal

The Quantum LTO-8 Storage drive Tape Cartridge 12 TB spec sheet details the specifications that make a difference in daily use. For a savvy buyer, this data allows objective comparison with other products in the Informatique category. Quantum publishes precise specifications that make comparison easier and help you make an informed purchase decision. Consult the technical specifications table on this page for full details. The Quantum MR-L8MQN-01 backup storage media Blank data tape 12 TB LTO 1.26 cm from the same brand may also interest you for a direct comparison.

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Market price ranges in 2026

RangeIndicative price
Entry-levelUnder 384300 £
Mid-range384300 £ to 896710 £
High-endOver 896710 £

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