Dell Quantum 3.5" Tape Drive 20GB 40GB

The Dell / Quantum G8069 / STT3401A Tape Drive  extend the Seagate family of one-inch high Travan drives that feature high performance, high reliability, and quiet operation. The drives transfer data at up to 120 megabytes per minute (Mbytes/min) without compression. With optimal system resources and compressible data structures, nominal transfer rates of up to 240 Mbytes per minute can be obtained using software data compression (assuming a 2:1 compression ratio). The compression ratio is dependent on the specific system and the nature of the files being compressed. These drives are internal devices, providing affordable storage in either 3.5-inch (STT3401A) form factors, for easy installation in today's computers.


Dell Part Number: G8069 0G8069 CN-0G8069
Compatible Part Numbers: TD3100-802
Quantum Part Number: STT3401A


Features:

· Automated cartridge loading: When a cartridge is inserted into the drive, it is automatically drawn into the drive mechanism. The cartridge is fully loaded within the drive and does not extend beyond the front of the bezel during operation.
  Pressing the Eject button causes the drive to unload the cartridge until it extends out about one inch beyond the bezel.
· Backward read-compatible with Industry Standard QIC-3220-MC Travan 5 Data Format
· Selectable sustained data transfer rate of 2.0 Mbytes per second (compressed) or 1.22 Mbytes per second (native), to support various host systems
· Auto-Throttle™ tape speed adjusts to sustain streaming operation with the Host transfer rates.
· ATAPI interface
· Servo-burst-controlled high-resolution head positioning system
· Available in 3.5-inch form factor
· Data integrity of less than 1 hard read error in 1017 bits, with automatic retry algorithm
· 8-Mbyte data buffer
· High-speed, 110 inch-per-second tape rewind
· EEPROM containing non-volatile option settings and diagnostic results

 
 
 

Specifications:

Performance Specifications:

Capacity:
 20.0 Gbytes—Travan 40 cartridge (native)
(40.0 Gbytes, assuming 2:1 compression)
Sustained backup rate:
up to 120 Mbytes per minute native;
up to 240 Mbytes per minute with 2:1 compression
Tape speed:
  Read/Write: 92 inches per second (56 inches per second throttle-down speed)
  Fast Forward/Rewind: 110 inches per second
Load time: < 2 seconds (mechanical load)
               <18 seconds to READY (from Beginning of Tape)
Unload time: < 2 seconds (mechanical unload)
                 <10 seconds (plus rewind time to Beginning of Tape)

Recording Specifications:

Recording method: Serpentine
Recording format: Travan 640
Recording code: VRR
Head configuration: Wide write/narrow read
Recording media: 1650-Oe 750' Travan 40 or 40 Gbytes (20 Gbytes native)
Cartridge size: 3.2 in. × 2.4 in. × 0.4 in. (81 mm × 61 mm)
Data density: 192,000 bits per inch
Tracks: 108 data tracks, one (1) directory track

Physical Specifications:

Height: 1.0 in / 25.4 mm
Width: 4.0 in / 101.6 mm
Length: 6.4 in (max) / 161.5 mm
Weight: 1.0 lbs / 0.45 kg