The PowerVault™ 124T tape autoloader's remote management capability enables true, unattended backup while its magazine architecture facilitates quick scalability and easy automated movement of tape cartridges.
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Highlights
- Ideal for consolidating multiple or remote application servers for unattended, automated backup
- High-density, rack-optimised tape autoloader solution that supports up to 24TB (LTO-5) of native capacity within a small, 2U form factor
- Supports maximum native transfer rates of 504GB/hr (LTO-5)
- Remote Management functionality to deliver reliable backup through any web-based browser
- Simple scalability through the dual-magazine design allowing you to manage eight cartridges per magazine (16 total cartridges per unit,2 magazines)
The PowerVault 124T is a tape autoloader that allows customers to maximize their rack-based storage backup within a 2U chassis. Its expandable architecture and magazine design enable customers to quickly manage and replace tape cartridges for growing data center needs. These features also help customers cost-effectively scale capacity to meet future backup and recovery demands. The PowerVault 124T delivers reliable backup through remote management using any web-based browser while featuring seamless integration into diverse operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Netware and Linux.
Tape Backup Technology
- LTO4, LTO5 and LTO-6
Holds up to 16 data cartridges (2 magazines supporting 8 cartridges each)
Server Compatibility
- Recommended Server Capacity and Environment
High end departmental and enterprise servers
Rack dense servers that require external tape backup solutions
Server Compatability
Dell and x86 IBM and HP Servers
Please refer to compatibility matrix for complete listing
Storage
- Native: 6.4TB, LTO3, 12.8TB LTO4, 24TB LTO5
Drives
PowerVault 124T LTO-3-060
Drive Cartridge Capacity (Native): 400GB*
PowerVault 124T LTO-3
Drive Cartridge Capacity (Native): 400GB*
PowerVault 124T LTO-4-120
Drive Cartridge Capacity (Native): 800GB*
PowerVault 124T LTO-5-140
Drive Cartridge Capacity (Native): 1.5TB
Transfer Rate and Backup Rate
- Native Maximums (LTO3-060)
60MB/s
216GB/hr
Native Maximums (LTO-3)
80MB/s
288GB/hr
Native Maximums (LTO-4-120)
120MB/s
432GB/hr
Native Maximums (LTO5-140)
140MB/s
504GB/hr
Barcode Reader
- TTL level, RS4xx serial communication
Not customer installable
Hard Drive
Reliability
- Autoloader MCBF: Greater than 400,000 hours with 100% duty cycle
Operations
- Cartridge loading: single front loading slot
Cartridge inventory time: Less than 1 minute, 15 seconds
Manual entry of cartridge to magazine: Less than 1 minute
Drive Controllers
- SAS(LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6)
Dell Supported: 6Gb HBA
Connectivity
- No cables
PCIe U320 SCSI HBA & VHDCI to 68-pin cable
VHDCI to 68-pin cable with no controller card
SAS cable for SAS HBA connect
Software
Chassis
- 2U, Rackmount, 1 tape drive
9cm (3.4") (h) x 43cm (16.77") (w) x 70cm (27.52") (d)
Weight with drive: 34 lbs (15.42 kg) without packaging/accessories
Autoloader Indicators/Controls
5-button with 2-line, 16 character LCD menu display (with backlight)
Operational status LEDs
Environmental Operating Conditions
- Operating Temperature: 10 to 35° C
Non-Operating Temperature: -40 to 65° C
Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% RH, noncondensing
Non-Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH, noncondensing
Dell can offer, via Local Partners, a wide range of Services to suit you and your business. Extensions to the parts or exchange warranty, upgrades to any service level required, International warranty, Installation Services, and other competitive items are available. Dell can also offer Custom Factory Integration (CFI) to customise hardware settings and add Asset Services.
Please contact your Local Partner for further information.
Please contact your Local Partner for further information.