Tape Backup

Tape and Removable Media for Long-Term Archiving

Considered the first and last line of defense against data loss, tape and removable disks can be used for long-term data storage and backup. Tape or removable disk media is highly portable and can easily be taken off-site for added data protection. With the introduction of disk-based technology, users can now back up to a removable disk in addition to a tape-based format for their growing data protection needs. Both solutions can be tailored for a wide range of environments and needs.

Ideal for unattended backup and restore, tape automation combines a high level of performance with user-friendly 'no-manual' operation. With robotic mechanisms that automatically swap tape media in and out of drives, tape automation can help administrators back up information while away from the office. Tape automation systems can house multiple tape media cartridges, enabling administrators to retain a large quantity of duplicate, backup information for long-term storage.

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    Dell PowerVault 114T/114X Tape Rack Enclosure

    The Dell PowerVault 114T/114X tape rack enclosure allows up to two tape drives to be externally attached to up to two PowerEdge rack servers or PowerVault network attached storage systems.

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    PowerVault RD1000 Quick Start Boot Backup

    Dell PowerVault RD1000 removable disk drive lets you quickly protect all your important information and take it with you.

  3. Dell PowerVault ML6000 Tape Library Series

    Dell PowerVault ML6000 Tape Library Series

    The PowerVault ML6000 intelligent, modular tape library functions as the backup target for storage area network (SAN) environments for true disaster recovery.

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    Dell PowerVault 124T Tape Autoloader

    The Dell PowerVault 124T secure tape autoloader brings high-density, expandable and remote management backup capabilities to small and medium businesses in a compact, affordable 2U form factor.

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    Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library

    The compact, automated and easy-to-use Dell PowerVault TL200 tape library delivers up to 36TB of native (LTO-5) capacity with minimal investment.

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    Dell PowerVault TL4000 Tape Library

    The expandable, versatile and high-performance Dell PowerVault TL400 tape library delivers up to 72TB of native (LTO-5) capacity with minimal investment.

  7. Dell PowerVault Tape Automation Comparison Chart

    Dell PowerVault Tape Automation Comparison Chart

    Compare the Dell PowerVault 124T tape autoloader, PowerVault TL2000, PowerVault TL4000 and the PowerVault ML6000 tape library Series.

  8. Dell PowerVault Tape and Removable Disk Drives Comparison Chart

    Dell PowerVault Tape and Removable Disk Drives Comparison Chart

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    Compare the Dell PowerVault RD1000 removable disk drive, PowerVault LTO-3, LTO-4 and LTO-5 tape drives.

  9. Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drives

    Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drives

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    Taking advantage of Linear Tape Open (LTO) technology’s high performance and capacity, Dell PowerVault LTO3-060, LTO-3, LTO4-120 and LTO5-140 tape drives deliver reliable, cost-effective backup support for PowerEdge servers and PowerVault NAS servers.

  10. Tape Backup: Not Dead Yet!

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    Tape backup has been "dying" for years. But if it works for your enterprise IT shop, don't get in too much of a hurry to bury it just yet.