Brand: Quantum · SKU: TD-L72BN-AR · MPN: TD-L72BN-AR · Category: Components
The Quantum LTO-7 Half Height Tabletop Tape Drive (TD-L72BN-AR) is a high-performance data protection and archival solution designed for enterprise-class reliability. It provides a massive 6TB native storage capacity and up to 15TB compressed capacity on a single LTO-7 cartridge. Featuring a 6Gb/s SAS interface, it delivers native transfer speeds of 300MB/s and compressed speeds up to 750MB/s. This external tabletop unit is built for durability and security, incorporating AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) functionality for compliance. It is backward compatible, capable of reading and writing LTO-6 tapes and reading LTO-5 tapes. The kit typically includes the drive, a data cartridge, a cleaning cartridge, a mini-SAS cable, and DATASTOR Shield backup software with deduplication.
| Encryption | AES 256-bit Hardware-based |
|---|---|
| Buffer Size | 1024 MB |
| Form Factor | 5.25" Half-Height Tabletop |
| WORM Support | Yes |
| Host Interface | 6 Gb/s SAS (SFF-8088) |
| Capacity (Native) | 6 TB |
| Recording Technology | LTO-7 Ultrium |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 15 TB |
| Backward Compatibility | Read/Write LTO-6, Read LTO-5 |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native) | 300 MB/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 750 MB/s |
| Warranty | 3-Year Limited Warranty with Rapid Exchange |
| Weight | 9.4 lbs |
| Dimensions | 8.4" x 2.3" x 13.10" |
Quantum's LTO-7 tape drives provide a reliable, low-cost solution for long-term data retention and ransomware protection. With the '3-2-1-1' backup strategy in mind, this drive offers an offline storage layer that is immune to cyberattacks targeting networked storage. It includes LTFS support for drag-and-drop file management and comes with professional-grade deduplication software to maximize storage efficiency.
Yes, this Quantum LTO-7 Half Height Table Top Tape Drive (TD-L72BN-AR) is 100% genuine Quantum hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Quantum LTO-7 Half Height Table Top Tape Drive includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
We offer free ground shipping which typically takes 3-5 business days. Expedited shipping options are available at checkout for faster delivery.
Yes, we have a 30-day return policy on all products. Restocking fees may apply for opened items. Please see our return policy for complete details.
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