Brand: Dell · SKU: TKC16 · MPN: TKC16 · Category: Components
The Dell TKC16 PowerVault LTO-6 SAS Half-height Tape Drive offers robust storage capacity, providing an efficient solution with 2.5TB native and up to 6.25TB (or 5TB in some listings) compressed capacity. It is ideal for integration into Dell PowerVault TL2k/TL4k arrays. It features a SAS interface and a Half Height (HH) form factor, making it suitable for optimizing rack space while ensuring reliable data backup and archiving with high-speed data transfer rates. Some alternative part numbers include 0TKC16, 39P1980, 46X1939, and 183KW.
| Buffer | 512 Mb |
|---|---|
| Generation | LTO-6 |
| Form Factor | Half Height |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerVault TL2000/TL4000 Arrays |
| Interface Type | SAS (6Gb/s) |
| Native Capacity | 2.50TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 6.25TB (or up to 5TB in some reports) |
| Transfer Rate (Native) | 160 Mbps (or 150MB/Sec) |
| Transfer Rate (Compressed) | 400 Mbps |
| Warranty | 30 Days (for refurbished units from some sellers) |
| Weight | N/A (Tape Library weight is 34.37 lbs with one drive and no media) |
| Dimensions | Half Height (HH) Form Factor |
The Dell TKC16 is a Half-Height (HH) LTO-6 SAS internal tape drive designed primarily for the Dell PowerVault TL2000 and TL4000 Tape Libraries. It offers a native capacity of 2.5TB and a compressed capacity of up to 6.25TB (or 5TB, depending on the source), supporting fast data backup and archiving operations via its SAS interface.
Yes, this Dell TKC16 PowerVault LTO-6 SAS Half-height Tape Drive (TKC16) is 100% genuine Dell hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Dell TKC16 PowerVault LTO-6 SAS Half-height 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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