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High-capacity, high-speed storage -- for use as direct server backup or as part of a SAN fabric
PowerVault ML6010Intelligent, modular tape library for disaster recovery, backup and archiving in an entry-level SAN Select | Powervault ML6020Customers who require proactive monitoring to reduce overall management time. View Details | Powervault Ml6030Customers who require proactive monitoring to reduce overall management time. View Details | PowerVault TL2000Organisations that need to automate their backup processes to reduce the need for manual intervention and the risk of human error. Select | PowerVault TL4000Organisations that need to automate their backup processes to reduce the need for manual intervention and the risk of human error. Select |
GREAT FOR
Intelligent, modular tape library for disaster recovery, backup and archiving in an entry-level SAN | Customers who require proactive monitoring to reduce overall management time. | Customers who require proactive monitoring to reduce overall management time. | Organisations that need to automate their backup processes to reduce the need for manual intervention and the risk of human error. | Organisations that need to automate their backup processes to reduce the need for manual intervention and the risk of human error. |
Tape Backup Technology
| LTO4, LTO5 and LTO-6 Holds up to 16 data cartridges (2 magazines supporting 8 cartridges each) | Automated Tape Library 41 to 409 cartridge 1-18 LTO-3, LTO-4 or LTO-5 Tape Drives 5U, 14U and 23U Base Configurations 9U Expansion Module 32U and 41U configs available for configuration | Automated Tape Library 36 to 402 cartridges 1-18 LTO-3 or LTO-4 Tape Drives 5U, 14U and 23U Base Configurations 9U Expansion Module 32U and 41U configs available for configuration | Automated Tape Library 36 to 402 cartridges 1-18 LTO-3 or LTO-4 Tape Drives 5U, 14U and 23U Base Configurations 9U Expansion Module 32U and 41U configs available for configuration | LTO-3-080, LTO3, LTO4 and LTO5 | LTO-4, LTO-5 and LTO-6 |
Server Compatibility
| Dell™ and x86 IBM and x86 HP Servers Support for NX4 and other NDMP products Please refer to compatibility matrix for complete listing | Dell and x86 IBM and HP Servers Please refer to compatibility matrix for complete listing | Dell™ and x86 IBM and HP Servers Support for NX4 and other NDMP products Please refer to compatibility matrix for complete listing | Dell™ and x86 IBM and HP Servers Support for NX4 and other NDMP products Please refer to compatibility matrix for complete listing | Dell and x86 IBM and HP Servers Support for NX4 and other NDMP products Please refer to compatibility matrix for complete listing | Dell and x86 IBM and x86 HP Servers Please refer to compatibility matrix for complete listing |
Storage
| Native: 613 TB (with 409 LTO-5 cartridges) | 321 TB (with 402 LTO-4 cartridges) | 321 TB (with 402 LTO-4 cartridges) | Supported |
Transfer Rate and Backup Rate
| Native Maximums: (with 18 LTO-5 drives) 2520 MB/s 9072 GB/hr | Native Maximums: (with 6 LTO-3 drives) 2160 MB/s 129.6 GB/min 7776 GB/hr | Native Maximums: (with 6 LTO-3 drives) 2160 MB/s 129.6 GB/min 7776 GB/hr |
Barcode Reader
| TTL level, RS4xx serial communication Not customer installable | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Hard Drive
| PowerVault 124T LTO-4 Drive Cartridge Capacity (Native): 800GB* PowerVault 124T LTO-5 Drive Cartridge Capacity (Native): 1.5TB* PowerVault 124T LTO-6 Drive Cartridge Capacity (Native): 2.5TB* | LTO3, LTO4 or LTO5 | PowerVault ML6000 LTO-3 Drive Cartridge Capacity (Native): 400GB Drive Transfer Rate: 80 MB/sec | PowerVault ML6000 LTO-3 Drive Cartridge Capacity (Native): 400GB Drive Transfer Rate: 80 MB/sec |
Reliability
| Autoloader MCBF: Greater than 400,000 hours with 100% duty cycle | Tape Shelf Life: 30 years minimum (at 20°C, 40%RH) MTBF: Greater than 250,000 power on hours Power: Redundant power supplies available User Upgrades: Drives, storage capacity columns, magazines, rack-mount kit, casters, second power supply Field Replaceable: Power supplies, picker assembly, control electronics, hot-swap drives, RMU Diagnostics: Embedded monitoring of major subsystems, self-diagnostics, policy-based email and pager alerts, auto calibration, auto inventory, SNMP alerts via RMU Additional Features: Automatic bar code reader, automatic calibration, choice of automatic or manual drive cleaning | Tape Shelf Life: 30 years minimum (at 20°C, 40%RH) MTBF: Greater than 250,000 power on hours Power: Redundant power supplies available User Upgrades: Drives, storage capacity columns, magazines, rack-mount kit, casters, second power supply Field Replaceable: Power supplies, picker assembly, control electronics, hot-swap drives, RMU Diagnostics: Embedded monitoring of major subsystems, self-diagnostics, policy-based email and pager alerts, auto calibration, auto inventory, SNMP alerts via RMU Additional Features: Automatic bar code reader, automatic calibration, choice of automatic or manual drive cleaning | Tape Shelf Life: 30 years minimum (at 20°C, 40%RH) MTBF: Greater than 250,000 power on hours Power: Redundant power supplies available User Upgrades: Drives, storage capacity columns, magazines, rack-mount kit, casters, second power supply Field Replaceable: Power supplies, picker assembly, control electronics, hot-swap drives, RMU Diagnostics: Embedded monitoring of major subsystems, self-diagnostics, policy-based email and pager alerts, auto calibration, auto inventory, SNMP alerts via RMU Additional Features: Automatic bar code reader, automatic calibration, choice of automatic or manual drive cleaning |
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 | Cartridge Change: 10 seconds Inventory Time: Less than 60 seconds Inventory Speed: 128 slots in less than 20 seconds Configuration: Autodiscovery and autocalibration for installed/added components (modules, tapes, drives, magazines) | Cartridge Change: 10 seconds Inventory Time: Less than 60 seconds Inventory Speed: 128 slots in less than 20 seconds Configuration: Autodiscovery and autocalibration for installed/added components (modules, tapes, drives, magazines) | Operator Panel Password-protected, context-sensitive LCD menu display with backlight Displays library, drive and mailbox activity Remote Management Integrated web server (Remote Management Unit -- RMU) Drive Operational status LED |
Drive Controllers
| SAS(LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6) Dell Supported: 6Gb HBA | LVD SCSI, 4 Gb/s FC, 8 Gb/s FC, 3 Gb/s SAS, 6 Gb/s SAS | LVD SCSI or 4 Gb/s FC or 3 Gb/s SAS | LVD SCSI, 4 Gb/s FC, 8 Gb/s FC, 3 Gb/s SAS, 6 Gb/s SAS Note: ML6000 will support any combination of LTO drives SCSI Connection 68-pin micro-D | SCSI, SAS, FC, iSCSI | SAS, FC, iSCSI |
Software
| Dell-supported Tape Backup Software: Symantec® Backup Exec™ for Microsoft® Windows® | Dell-supported Tape Backup Software*: Symantec® Backup Exec™ for Microsoft® Windows® and Novell® NetWare® * CommVault® Galaxy™ for Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare, and Linux® * | Dell-supported Tape Backup Software*: Veritas® Backup Exec™ for Microsoft® Windows® and Novell® NetWare® * CommVault® Galaxy™ for Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare, and Linux® * EMC® Legato™ Networker™ for Microsoft Windows and Linux* | Dell-supported Tape Backup Software*: Symantec® Backup Exec™ for Microsoft® Windows® and Novell® NetWare® * CommVault® Galaxy™ for Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare, and Linux®* EMC® Legato™ Networker™ for Microsoft Windows and Linux* | Web and either host bus or RMU for drives Web and RMU only for library code updates | Code Updates: Web and either host bus or RMU for drives Web and RMU only for library code updates |
Chassis
Autoloader Indicators/Controls: 5-button with 2-line, 16 character LCD menu display (with backlight) Operational status LEDs Cabling Options: No cables SAS cable for SAS HBA connect | PowerVault ML6010 CM (5U) 8.6" x 17.4" x 31.4" (21.9cm x 44.2cm x 79.8cm) 66 lbs (30 Kgs) PowerVault ML6020 CM (14U) 24.4" x 17.4" x 31.4" (61.9cm x 44.2cm x 79.8cm) 125 lbs (56.8 Kgs) PowerVault ML6030 CM (14U) 40.1" x 17.4" x 31.4" (101.9cm x 44.2cm x 79.8cm) 125 lbs (56.8 Kgs) | PowerVault ML6010 5U Control Module 8.6" x 17.4" x 31.4" (21.9cm x 44.2cm x 79.8cm) 66 lbs (30 Kgs) PowerVault ML6020 14U Control Module 24.4" x 17.4" x 31.4" (61.9cm x 44.2cm x 79.8cm) 125 lbs (56.8 Kgs) | PowerVault ML6010 CM (5U) 8.6" x 17.4" x 31.4" (21.9cm x 44.2cm x 79.8cm) 66 lbs (30 Kgs) PowerVault ML6020 CM (14U) 24.4" x 17.4" x 31.4" (61.9cm x 44.2cm x 79.8cm) 125 lbs (56.8 Kgs) PowerVault ML6030 CM (14U) 40.1" x 17.4" x 31.4" (101.9cm x 44.2cm x 79.8cm) 184 lbs (83.8 Kgs) | Height 2U form factor Rack Mount 3.4" (87.6 mm) Width Rack Mount 17.6" (447.5 mm) Length (Depth) Rack Mount 29.1" (740 mm) Weight 34.37 lbs. with one drive and no media Orientation Horizontal only Expansion capacity Ships standard with 24 cartridge slots Both left and right magazines available as customer kits | 4U form factor Height: Rack Mount 7.3" (185.2 mm) Width: Rack Mount 17.6" (447.5 mm) Depth: Rack Mount 31.9" (810 mm) Weight: 47 lbs. with one drive and no media Orientation: Horizontal only Rack mount standard (desktop conversion kit included) |
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 Power Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC Inrush Current: 4.0 A (RMS) for 115 VAC, 4.0 A (RMS) for 230 VAC Power Consumption: 60 Hz = 75 W; 50 Hz = 80 W | Electrical: 100-240V Altitude: 10,000 ft (9,144m) Temperature: 10°C to 40°C (operating) Humidity: 20-80% non-condensing (operating) | Electrical: 100-240V Altitude: 30,000 ft (9,144m) Temperature: 10°C to 40°C (operating) Humidity: 20-80% non-condensing (operating) | Electrical: 100-240V Altitude: 30,000 ft (9,144m) Temperature: 10°C to 40°C (operating) Humidity: 20-80% non-condensing (operating) | Temperature: 50 to 95 degrees F, 10 to 35 degrees C. Relative Humidity: 15% RH to 80% RH (non-condensing) Electrical Power: 1.3 amps at 100V ac, .7 amps at 240V ac | Temperature: 50 to 95 degrees F, 10 to 35 degrees C. Relative Humidity: 20% RH to 80% RH (non-condensing) Electrical Power: 1.3 amps at 100V ac, .7 amps at 240V ac |
Regulatory
Library Configurations
| PowerVault ML6010 CM (5U) Up to 41 cartridges Up to 2 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 6 mailbox cartridges PowerVault ML6020 CM (14U) Up to 133 cartridges Up to 6 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 18 mailbox cartridges PowerVault ML6030 CM (23U) Up to 225 cartridges Up to 10 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 30 mailbox cartridges PowerVault ML6000 EM (9U) Up to 92 cartridges Up to 4 LTO-4 tape drives ML6000 - 32U Config Up to 317 cartridges Up to 14 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 42 mailbox cartridges ML6000 - 41U Config Up to 409 cartridges Up to 18 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 54 mailbox cartridges | PowerVault ML6010 CM (5U) Up to 36 cartridges Up to 2 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 6 mailbox cartridges PowerVault ML6020 CM (14U) Up to 128 cartridges Up to 6 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 18 mailbox cartridges PowerVault ML6030 CM (23U) Up to 218 cartridges Up to 10 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 30 mailbox cartridges PowerVault ML6000 EM (9U) Up to 92 cartridges Up to 4 LTO-4 tape drives ML6000 - 32U Config Up to 310 cartridges Up to 14 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 42 mailbox cartridges ML6000 - 41U Config Up to 402 cartridges Up to 18 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 54 mailbox cartridges | PowerVault ML6010 CM (5U) Up to 36 cartridges Up to 2 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 6 mailbox cartridges PowerVault ML6020 CM (14U) Up to 128 cartridges Up to 6 LTO-4 tape drive Up to 18 mailbox cartridges PowerVault ML6030 CM (23U) Up to 218 cartridges Up to 10 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 30 mailbox cartridges PowerVault ML6000 EM (9U) Up to 92 cartridges Up to 4 LTO-4 tape drives ML6000 - 32U Config Up to 310 cartridges Up to 14 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 42 mailbox cartridges ML6000 - 41U Config Up to 402 cartridges Up to 18 LTO-4 tape drives Up to 54 mailbox cartridges | Rack mount standard (desktop conversion kit included) Configurations 1 LTO-3 SCSI Full Height Drive with 24 Slots 1 or 2 LTO-3-080 6Gb SAS Half Height Drive(s) with 24 Slots 1 or 2 LTO-4-120 6Gb SAS Half Height Drive(s) with 24 Slots 1 or 2 LTO-4-120 FC8 Half Height Drive(s) with 24 Slots 1 or 2 LTO-5-140 6Gb SAS Half Height Drive(s) with 24 Slots 1 or 2 LTO-5-140 FC8 Half Height Drive(s) with 24 Slots | Up to four LTO-4 6Gb SAS Drives with 48 Slots Up to four LTO-4 8Gb FC Drives with 48 Slots Up to four LTO-5 6Gb SAS Drives with 48 Slots Up to four LTO-5 8 Gb FC Drives with 48 Slots Up to four LTO-6 6Gb SAS Drives with 48 Slots Up to four LTO-6 8Gb FC Drives with 48 Slots Up to four LTO-6 6Gb SAS Drives with 48 Slots Up to four LTO-6 FC 8Gb Drives with 48 Slots Library Managed Encryption Available with LTO-4,LTO-5 and LTO-6 drives only Partitioning Supported Expansion capacity Ships standard with 48 cartridge slots Both left and right magazines available as customer kits |
Encryption
| Library Managed Encryption (optional with LTO4 and LTO5 only) Optional Advanced Reporting Available | Optional Library Managed Encryption (LTO-4, LTO-5) Optional Advanced Reporting Available | Optional Library Managed Encryption (LTO4 and LTO5) Optional Advanced Reporting Available | Library Managed Encryption option with LTO4 and LTO5 drives only | Library Managed Encryption option with LTO-4. LTO-5 and LTO-6 drives only |
Management
| Operator Panel Password-protected, context-sensitive LCD menu display with backlight Displays library, drive and mailbox activity Remote Management Integrated web server (Remote Management Unit -- RMU) Drive Operational status LED | Operator Panel Password-protected, context-sensitive LCD menu display with backlight Displays library, drive and mailbox activity Remote Management Integrated web server (Remote Management Unit -- RMU) Drive Operational status LED | LVD SCSI or 4 Gb/s FC | There are two user interfaces: Operator Control Panel: Located on the front of the PV TL2000 tape library, the user can use an LCD panel to check system status, run diagnostics, view system logs, check and set configuration, verify drive operations, run an inventory and manage the system. Remote Web Management: The web based administration can be accessed via a 10/100 BaseT connection through any standard web browser. The user can check system status, run diagnostics, view system logs, check and set configuration, verify drive operations, run an inventory and manage the system. In addition, the user can upgrade the drive and library firmware via the RMU. | There are two user interfaces: Operator Control Panel: Located on the front of the PV TL4000 tape library, the user can use an LCD panel to check system status, run diagnostics, view system logs, check and set configuration, verify drive operations, run an inventory and manage the system. Remote Web Management: The web based administration can be accessed via a 10/100 BaseT connection through any standard web browser. The user can check system status, run diagnostics, view system logs, check and set configuration, verify drive operations, run an inventory and manage the system. In addition, the user can upgrade the drive and library firmware via the RMU. |
Connectivity
| 68-pin micro-D | 68-pin micro-D | 68-pin micro-D |






