
Capacity, performance and security
The PowerVault™ LTO-4-120 tape storage features fourth-generation Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology with superior capacity, performance and security over previous generations.
All component options may not be available on all configurations.
Double the Storage Capacity and Reduce Your Backup Window
The Linear Tape-Open Ultrium 4 (LTO4) technology offers up to 800Gb* native capacity with a transfer rate of 432GB/hr. That is a 100 percent growth in capacity — while shrinking your backup window by a third — over previous generations of LTO drives. With a 6GB Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, the PowerVault™ LTO-4-120 leverages higher transfer rates over traditional SCSI interfaces.Excellent Security
PowerVault™ LTO-4-120 is the first drive in its class to offer device-level encryption. This enables organizations to protect their data efficiently without the added cost and expense of software base encryption.
- Single external LTO-4 tape drive, internal model available within server configurations
- High performance and capacity that back up a maximum of 800GB* (native) of information at up to 432GB/hr (native)
- Backward read and write compatible with LTO-3 media and read compatible with LTO-2 media
- Available with LTO4 WORM (Write Once, Read Many) media to protect your data from being altered or changed
- Device-level encryption that simplifies the encryption process by eliminating the need and cost of software-based encryption
Tape Backup Technology
- LTO-4 Ultrium tape drive
Media Types
- Read and write to LTO 3 and 4, read with LTO-2
Storage
- Native: 800GB*
Transfer Rate and Backup Rate
- Native Maximums: 120MB/s; 432GB/hr
Server Compatibility
- Dell™ and x86 IBM and HP Servers
Support for NX4 and other NDMP products
Please refer to compatibility matrix for complete listing
Drive Controllers
- Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) at 6 Gb/s
Software
Chassis
- Full height linear tape drive
Internal and External Drive Available
Internal Drive
1.69" (h) x 5.8e" (w) x 18.29" (d)
Weight (3.75 lbs)
External Drive
2.56" (h) x 8.74" (w) x 12.87" (d)
Weight (9.7 lbs)
Optional Hardware Support Service Plans
Dell Infrastructure Services: Execution Without Excuses
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Gold Enterprise Support
Gold Enterprise Support provides 24/7 rapid response and resolution of critical issues including escalation management and On-Site* Emergency Dispatch procedures to quickly restore operations. This level of support is appropriate for servers that are used for e-mail systems, database applications and virtualization.
Silver Enterprise Support
Silver Enterprise Support provides convenient 24/7 phone access for hardware and core software troubleshooting with four-hour2 24/7 on-site services following completion of phone-based troubleshooting. This level of support is appropriate for file and print servers and other nonproduction testing and development.
Take Your Support to the Next Level
Platinum Plus Enterprise Support
Dell's most comprehensive level of premium support for storage systems combines rapid response and resolution for critical issues with customized account planning and reporting to proactively help improve uptime. With Platinum Plus, you receive direct access to the Enterprise Command Center and a designated Platinum technical account manager and can enjoy the benefits of these two new innovative features:
- Operations Performance Benchmarking — Innovative management tools and processes, providing customers with exceptional visibility into their IT operations and a mechanism for continuous improvement
- ECC Real-time Tracking Window — A real-time, Web-based tool that allows customers to track the real-time position and status of every open incident they are experiencing around the world, without picking up the phone
Additional Service Offerings
In today's environment, businesses depend on their advanced server and storage systems running like clockwork. Maximum uptime is crucial. IT professionals' success and credibility depend on knowing they can reliably deliver business-critical operations and rapidly resolve problems when they arise. They also need the flexibility to match support to the different needs of various end users and applications environments, smartly balancing quality and costs.
Backup and Recovery
Dell offers comprehensive project management to help you optimize your technology, improve efficiencies and minimize downtime. All these can be achieved with a tailored archiving, backup and recovery solution engineered to provide increased flexibility, scalability and manageability.
Storage and Server Consolidation
Consolidation services provide a common platform to allocate and manage growing demands for data storage and help reduce administrative effort by establishing a single management console. Dell's comprehensive approach to storage and server consolidation is designed to help you accelerate productivity by delivering customized systems, software and services that ease management and can result in lower total cost of ownership. Consolidation can offer these key benefits:
- Simplify operations
- Improve utilization
- Cost-effective scaling
Comprehensive Storage Training and Certification
Arm your employees with the knowledge and skills that they need to be as productive as possible. Dell offers comprehensive training services which include hardware and software training, as well as PC skills and professional development classes. Dell training can help improve system reliability, maximize productivity, and reduce end-user requests and downtime.
On-Site Installation and Remote Installation Services
Remote Configuration Setup
- Assistance configuring or setting up your new server's operating system for the first time
- Flexibility with Dell remotely "driving" the install through through online Web-Ex session or allowing you to perform through phone-based instruction
- Can be the most cost-effective solution to quickly get your server OS up and running
On-Site Installation: Hardware and OS
- An on-site Dell technician to ensure proper physical setup and functionality of the hardware and Windows® operating system in your business environment
- Assistance installing your new server into a Dell support rack
- Reduced time required to get your new server completely up and running

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