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PowerVault RD1000 External Tape Drive

PowerVault RD1000

Customers seeking a rugged, removable disk backup for servers or desktops with a simple USB port connection.

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PowerVault LTO

PowerVault LTO Tape Drives

PowerVault™ LTO tape drives offer fast, reliable data backups and archiving with a low total cost of ownership.

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Dell PowerVault DAT Cartridges

PowerVault DAT Tape Media

Customers seeking a compact, reliable and cost-efficient solution for entry-level tape media requirements.

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PowerVault LTO Ultrium Family Packaging

PowerVault LTO Cartridges

Supports LTO1, LTO2, LTO3, LTO4, LTO5 and LTO6

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GREAT FOR

Customers seeking a rugged, removable disk backup for servers or desktops with a simple USB port connection.

Businesses in need of a tape storage solution offering high performance and reliability at a cost that won’t break the IT budget.

Customers seeking a compact, reliable and cost-efficient solution for entry-level tape media requirements.

Supports LTO1, LTO2, LTO3, LTO4, LTO5 and LTO6

Media

RD1000 Media Technical Specifications:

1.5TB Media

Capacity (Native): 1.5TB
Capacity (Compressed): 3TB
Average sustained transfer rate: Internal SATA 30 MB/s / External USB 25 MB/s
Burst transfer rate: Internal SATA 1.5 Gbps / External USB 480 Mbps
Average access time (msec): 15
Function: Removable disk drive
Logical block size: 512 bytes
Support file system: ext2, ext3, FAT32 and NTFS (Default)
Unrecoverable error rate: 1 error per 10^14 bits read
MTBF Internal USB Device: 550,000 hours

1TB Media

Capacity (Native): 1TB
Capacity (Compressed): 2TB
Average sustained transfer rate: Internal SATA 30 MB/s / External USB 25 MB/s
Burst transfer rate: Internal SATA 1.5 Gbps / External USB 480 Mbps
Average access time (msec): 15
Function: Removable disk drive
Logical block size: 512 bytes
Support file system: ext2, ext3, FAT32 and NTFS (Default)
Unrecoverable error rate: 1 error per 10^14 bits read
MTBF Internal USB Device: 550,000 hours

750GB Media

Capacity (Native): 750GB
Capacity (Compressed): 1.5TB
Average sustained transfer rate: Internal SATA 30 MB/s / External USB 25 MB/s
Burst transfer rate: Internal SATA 1.5 GB/s / External USB 480 MB/s
Average access time (msec): 15
Function: Removable disk drive
Logical block size: 512 bytes
Support file system: ext2, ext3, FAT32 and NTFS (Default)
Unrecoverable error rate: 1 error per 10^14 bits read
MTBF Internal USB Device: 550,000 hours

500GB Media

Capacity (Native): 500GB
Capacity (Compressed): 1TB
Average sustained transfer rate: Internal SATA 30 MB/s / External USB 25 MB/s
Burst transfer rate: Internal SATA 1.5 GB/s / External USB 480 MB/s
Average access time (msec): 15
Function: Removable disk drive
Logical block size: 512 bytes
Support file system: ext2, ext3, FAT32 and NTFS (Default)
Unrecoverable error rate: 1 error per 10^14 bits read
MTBF Internal USB Device: 550,000 hours

320GB Media

Capacity (Native): 320GB
Capacity (Compressed): 640GB
Average sustained transfer rate: Internal SATA 30 MB/s / External USB 25 MB/s
Burst transfer rate: Internal SATA 1.5 GB/s / External USB 480 MB/s
Average access time (msec): 15
Function: Removable disk drive
Logical block size: 512 bytes
Support file system: ext2, ext3, FAT32 and NTFS (Default)
Unrecoverable error rate: 1 error per 10^14 bits read
MTBF Internal USB Device: 550,000 hours

Performance

Characteristic: Storage capacity varies by individual cartridge capacity
Average sustained transfer rate: USB 25 MB/s
Burst transfer rate: 480 MB/s
Typical transfer rate: 80MB/s
Maximum burst transfer rate: 230 MB/s
Max theoretical transfer rate: 375 MB/s
Average access time (msec): 15
Function: Removable disk drive
Command set:
Packet command feature set, per ATA/ATAPI-7
SCSI primary commands (SPC-2)
SCSI block commands (SBC-2)
Logical block size: 512 bytes
Supported file system: ext2, ext3, FAT32 and NTFS (Default)

Capacity and transfer rate will vary depending on the RD1000 cartridge type used.

Reliability

Unrecoverable error rate: 1 error per 10^14 bits read
MTBF Internal USB Device: 550,000 hours
Cartridge Drop Test: RD1000 cartridges have been qualified to withstand a drop of 1M to a tile over concrete floor. In most cases the RD1000 cartridges can withstand drops of up to 1.5M.

Server Compatibility

Dell and x86 IBM and HP Servers
Please refer to compatibility matrix for complete listing
Please refer to compatibility matrix for complete listing (In English)

Chassis

RD1000 Internal Devices

Form Factor: 5.25 inch internal
Height: 41.4 mm (1.63 inch)
Width: 146.0 mm (5.75 inch)
Depth: 171.9 mm (6.77 inch) including bezel
Weight: 635 g (1.40 lbs)

PowerVault 114X

Form Factor: 2U Rack Mount
Height: 86.9 mm (3.42 inch)
Width: 482.5 mm (19.00 inch)
Depth: 480.7 mm (18.93 inch) including bezel
Weight: 8.3 Kg (18.4 lbs)

Interfact Type: USB 3.0

RD1000 Media

Form Factor: Removable Cartridge
Height: 23.68 mm (0.93 inch)
Width: 86.6 mm (3.4 inch)
Depth: 119.18 mm (4.69 inch)
Weight: 173 g (0.38 lbs)
Internal and External Drives Available

Internal Drive
1.69" (h) x 5.83 (w) x 8.29" (d)
Weight (3lbs 9 oz)

External Drive
2.56"(h)x 8.74"(w) x 12.87"(d)
Weight(9.7lbs)

Power

Internal RD1000 Devices

Voltage Tolerance: +5VDC ±5%, +12VDC ±10%
Amperage Rating: 1.8A, 0.005A

PowerVault 114X

Voltage Tolerance: 100-240VAC
Amperage Rating: 1.9-0.8A

Regulatory

Tape Backup Technology

Native Capacity


LTO3
LTO4LTO5LTO6
400GB
800GB
1.5TB
2.5TB

Native Transfer Rate

LTO3LTO4LTO5LTO6
80MB/sec120MB/sec140MB/sec160MB/sec

Drive Controllers

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) at 6Gb/s
SAS 6Gb HBA for 11G & 12G
H200 HBA for internal tape drives in 11G Tower Servers
Internal Tape Adapter HBA for internal drives in 12G Tower Servers

Software

Dell-supported Tape Backup Software*
Commvault for Microsoft® Windows®, and Linux®*
Symantec® Backup Exec™ for Microsoft Windows

Media Types

DAT 72

Capacity (Native): 36GB
Capacity (Compressed): 72GB
Speed (Native): 3.5MB/s
Tape Width: 5.2 µm
Tape Thickness: 170 m

DDS4

Capacity (Native): 20GB
Capacity (Compressed): 40GB
Speed (Native): 2.75 MB/s
Tape Width: 5.6 µm
Tape Thickness: 155 m
LTO-6 Data

Capacity (Native):
2.5TB*
Capacity (2.5:1 Compressed):
6.25TB*
Speed (Native):
160MB/s
Encryption Support: Yes
Worm Support: No
Cartridge Memory: Yes
Tape Width (Nominal): 12.65 mm
Tape Thickness (Nominal): 6.4 µm

LTO-6 Worm

Capacity (Native):
2.5TB*
Capacity (2.5:1 Compressed):
6.25TB*
Speed (Native):
160MB/s
Encryption Support: Yes
Worm Support: Yes
Cartridge Memory: Yes
Tape Width (Nominal): 12.65 mm
Tape Thickness (Nominal): 6.4 µm

LTO-5 Data

Capacity (Native): 1.5TB*
Capacity (2:1 Compressed): 3.0TB*
Speed (Native): 140MB/s
Encryption Support: Yes
Worm Support: No
Cartridge Memory: Yes
Tape Width (Nominal): 12.65 mm
Tape Thickness (Nominal): 6.4 µm

LTO-5 Worm

Capacity (Native): 1.5TB*
Capacity (2:1 Compressed): 3.0TB*
Speed (Native): 140MB/s
Encryption Support: Yes
Worm Support: Yes
Cartridge Memory: Yes
Tape Width (Nominal): 12.65 mm
Tape Thickness (Nominal): 6.4 µm

LTO-4 Data:

Capacity (Native): 800GB*
Capacity (2:1 Compressed): 1.6TB
Speed (Native): 120MB/s
Encryption Support: Yes
Worm Support: No
Cartridge Memory: Yes
Tape Width (Nominal): 12.65 mm
Tape Thickness (Nominal): 6.6 µm

LTO-4 Worm:

Capacity (Native): 800GB*
Capacity (2:1 Compressed): 1.6TB
Speed (Native): 120MB/s
Encryption Support: Yes
Worm Support: Yes
Cartridge Memory: Yes
Tape Width (Nominal): 12.65 mm
Tape Thickness (Nominal): 6.6 µm

LTO-3 Data:

Capacity (Native): 400GB*
Capacity (2:1 Compressed): 800GB*
Speed (Native): 80MB/s drive dependent
Encryption Support: No
Worm Support: No
Cartridge Memory: Yes
Tape Width (Nominal): 12.65 mm
Tape Thickness (Nominal): 8.0 µm

LTO-3 Worm:

Capacity (Native): 400GB*
Capacity (2:1 Compressed): 800GB*
Speed (Native): 80MB/s drive dependent
Encryption Support: No
Worm Support: Yes
Cartridge Memory: Yes
Tape Width (Nominal): 12.65 mm
Tape Thickness (Nominal): 8.0 µm

LTO-2 Data:

Capacity (Native): 200GB*
Capacity (2:1 Compressed): 400GB*
Speed (Native): 35MB/s drive dependent
Encryption Support: No
Worm Support: No
Cartridge Memory: Yes
Tape Width (Nominal): 12.65 mm
Tape Thickness (Nominal): 8.9 µm
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Promotional Rate for Lifetime of Purchase(s):  Available on qualifying Tablets of $699 or more when purchased using Dell Business Credit on May 8, 2013 through June 2, 2013.  Minimum purchase amount required.  Minimum monthly payments are required during the promotional period.  Qualifying purchases will receive a promotional rate of 3.99% for the lifetime of the qualifying purchase(s) amount.    Promotional rate is valid only when account remains in good standing; default rate will be applied for failure to make payments when due. 

Promotional Rate for Lifetime of Purchase(s):  Available on qualifying All-In-Ones of $599 or more when purchased using Dell Business Credit on May 8, 2013 through June 2, 2013.  Minimum purchase amount required.  Minimum monthly payments are required during the promotional period.  Qualifying purchases will receive a promotional rate of 3.99% for the lifetime of the qualifying purchase(s) amount.    Promotional rate is valid only when account remains in good standing; default rate will be applied for failure to make payments when due. 

Promotional Rate for Lifetime of Purchase(s):  Available on qualifying Latitude of $999 or more when purchased using Dell Business Credit on May 8, 2013 through June 2, 2013.  Minimum purchase amount required.  Minimum monthly payments are required during the promotional period.  Qualifying purchases will receive a promotional rate of 3.99% for the lifetime of the qualifying purchase(s) amount.    Promotional rate is valid only when account remains in good standing; default rate will be applied for failure to make payments when due. 

Promotional Rate for Lifetime of Purchase(s):  Available on select printers (Order codes: dfs1265, dfs2335, dfs2355, dfs3333, dfs3465, dfs160w, dfs1260, dfs2360, dfs765w, dfs1765, dfs2155, dFS2151, dfs1660, dfs1760, dfs2150, dfs215d, dfs3760, dfs376d) when purchased using Dell Business Credit on May 8, 2013 through June 2, 2013.  Minimum purchase amount required. Minimum monthly payments are required during the promotional period.  Qualifying purchases will receive a promotional rate of 3.99% for the lifetime of the qualifying purchase(s) amount.  Promotional rate is valid only when account remains in good standing; default rate will be applied for failure to make payments when due.

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