Brand: Seagate/Certance/Quantum · SKU: CD72LWH · MPN: CD72LWH · Category: Components
The CD72LWH is the Seagate (later rebranded Certance and Quantum) version of the DAT72 internal SCSI tape drive. It utilizes the DDS-5 recording format to offer 36GB native capacity or 72GB compressed capacity (at 2:1 compression) on a single DAT72 tape. It is a half-height tape drive designed for data backup, archival, and restore operations, typically found in small to medium business server rooms. It generally features a 68-pin Ultra 160 SCSI LVD interface. It maintains backward compatibility to read and write data to both DDS4 and DDS3 4mm tapes. The drive is often supplied refurbished and may have part numbers like TD6100-121 or similar variants depending on the specific kit/vendor (e.g., -SB, -SST).
| Interface | Ultra-2 SCSI LVD (68-pin) |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Half-height, 5.25-inch |
| Native Capacity | 36 GB |
| Recording Format | DAT 72 (DDS-5) |
| Compressed Capacity | 72 GB (2:1) |
| Backward Compatibility | DDS-4 (DAT40), DDS-3 (DAT32), DDS-2, DDS-1 |
| Warranty | Varies (e.g., 6 months to 2 years, often sold as Refurbished) |
| Weight | 5.00 lbs (Approximate for some listings) |
| Dimensions | 5.25 in (Form Factor) |
The CD72LWH is an internal tape drive primarily used for reliable data backup and archiving in small to medium business environments. It supports the DAT72 standard, providing 36GB native storage, and uses an Ultra-2 SCSI interface for data transfer.
Yes, this Seagate/Certance DAT 72 Internal SCSI Tape Drive (CD72LWH) is 100% genuine Seagate/Certance/Quantum hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Seagate/Certance DAT 72 Internal SCSI Tape Drive includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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