This unit is sold WITHOUT A TAPE DRIVE, giving you the ultimate flexibility to use the LTO drive of your choice. It’s an ideal replacement for a failed enclosure or an upgrade for a bare drive.
Key Features & Benefits:
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Empty Enclosure, Maximum Flexibility: Sold without a tape drive. Perfect for users who already own a compatible SAS LTO drive (e.g., LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8) and need a reliable housing.
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Blazing-Fast SAS 12Gb/s Interface: Features a high-speed SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, ensuring rapid data transfer rates and minimizing backup windows. Fully backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS systems.
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Universal LTO Drive Compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly with a wide range of Dell-certified and many third-party SAS LTO tape drives. Always verify drive compatibility before purchase.
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Enterprise Reliability & Cooling: Built by Dell to enterprise standards, this enclosure features a robust cooling system to keep your tape drive running cool and reliably during extended backup operations.
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Sleek, Durable 1U Rack-Mountable Design: Its compact form factor is built for server room and data center environments, saving valuable rack space.
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Plug-and-Play Operation: Easy to set up and integrate into your existing IT infrastructure. Connect the SAS cable, power it on, and you’re ready to go.
Technical Specifications:
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Manufacturer Part Number: 2F9X1, CSEH-001
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Product Name: Dell 1U External SAS Tape Enclosure
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Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (SFF-8644 to SFF-8088 external cable typically required, sold separately)
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Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
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Compatibility: Designed for various Dell PowerVault LTO SAS Drives (e.g., LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8 generations).
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Condition: Grade A Refurbished – This unit has been professionally tested, cleaned, and is guaranteed to be in full working condition. May show minor cosmetic signs of prior use.
