Quantum TC-L33CX-EY-B LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive

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Quantum TC-L33CX-EY-B LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive

The Quantum TC-L33CX-EY-B LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive is engineered for enterprise-scale data protection, offering a powerful blend of speed, capacity, and reliability in a compact half-height footprint. Designed to streamline backup, archival, and disaster-recovery workflows, this LTO-3 half-height drive fits seamlessly into modern data centers, delivering fast native transfer rates and scalable storage that keep pace with evolving data demands. Whether you are safeguarding critical databases, large media libraries, or compliance-driven archives, this Quantum tape drive is built to simplify integration while providing robust performance for today’s data-intensive environments.

  • The drive delivers a native transfer rate of up to 245 GB/hour, enabling swift backups and rapid restores to minimize downtime. With native capacity up to 400 GB on a single cartridge, it provides strong storage density for mid-sized to large data workloads, helping you optimize tape libraries and reduce media management overhead.
  • Compact half-height form factor paired with flexible interface options makes it easy to install and integrate into existing data-center infrastructure. Choose between SCSI or SAS interfaces to align with your host bus adapters and server environments, simplifying cabling, compatibility, and scalability while preserving rack space.
  • Designed for straightforward deployment, this LTO-3 HH tape drive supports quick replacement in standard enterprise environments. Its streamlined installation process reduces downtime, helping IT teams provision new storage capacity with minimal disruption and without requiring specialized tools or complex configuration steps.
  • Ideal for a wide range of data-protection use cases, including regular backups, long-term archival, and disaster-recovery planning. By leveraging the LTO Ultrium ecosystem, the Quantum drive pairs high performance with dependable, industry-standard media compatibility to support consistent, repeatable data protection routines.
  • Built to meet demanding data-center needs, the Quantum TC-L33CX-EY-B leverages proven Ultrium 3 technology to deliver reliable data integrity, scalable capacity, and durable operation in 24/7 environments. Its proven track record in enterprise deployments helps organizations maintain rigorous backup policies and meet recovery-time objectives efficiently.

Technical Details of Quantum TC-L33CX-EY-B LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive

  • Product type: LTO Ultrium 3 half-height tape drive
  • Native capacity: up to 400 GB per cartridge
  • Native transfer rate: up to 245 GB/hour
  • Form factor: Half-height (HH) tape drive
  • Interfaces: SCSI or SAS options to fit varied host environments
  • Compatibility: Part of the Ultrium 3 family designed for enterprise backup and archival workloads

How to install Quantum TC-L33CX-EY-B LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive

Installing the Quantum TC-L33CX-EY-B LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive is a straightforward process that fits standard data-center practices. Follow these general steps to get started efficiently and safely:

  • Verify compatibility with your server or storage array, ensuring the host bus adapter supports the SCSI or SAS interface you selected for the drive.
  • Power down the system and properly ground yourself to prevent static discharge before handling hardware components.
  • Mount the drive into an appropriate drive bay or shelf, securing it with screws or a dovetail/bracket system as required by your chassis.
  • Connect the appropriate interface cable (SCSI or SAS) and the power supply to the drive, ensuring all connections are firm and routed to minimize cable strain.
  • Power the system back on and enter the server BIOS or storage controller configuration utility to detect the new drive. If needed, load any required drivers or firmware updates as recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Initialize the tape drive in your backup software, create or select a media pool, and perform a test backup and restore to confirm proper operation and media recognition.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: What are the key performance benefits of the Quantum TC-L33CX-EY-B LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive?
  • A: The drive provides up to 245 GB/hour native transfer speeds and supports up to 400 GB of native capacity per cartridge, delivering fast backups and efficient archival capabilities for data-center workloads.
  • Q: Which interfaces are available for this drive?
  • A: It offers SCSI or SAS interface options, enabling flexible integration with a range of host systems and storage controllers in diverse IT environments.
  • Q: Is this drive suitable for disaster recovery and long-term preservation?
  • A: Yes. LTO Ultrium drives are widely used for backup, archival, and disaster-recovery workflows, providing reliable, scalable storage with support for routine, repeatable protection cycles.
  • Q: How should I install or upgrade this tape drive in my server?
  • A: Follow standard hardware installation practices: verify compatibility, install in a supported drive bay, connect the appropriate interface and power, configure in the system or backup software, and perform a test backup/restore to verify operation.

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