Alienware
Dell PowerVault LTO-9 External Tape Drive
The Dell PowerVault LTO-9 External Tape Drive offers robust, high-capacity data backup and archiving. Designed for data integrity and cost-efficiency, it supports LTO-9 media and advanced service options like ProSupport Plus. Its external form factor allows for flexible placement, and features like optional same-day onsite diagnosis minimize downtime. This drive is an excellent choice for businesses requiring scalable storage with comprehensive support for long-term archiving, ensuring critical data remains secure and accessible.
$7677.99
Owner Satisfaction
3.5
/ 5
Category Rank
69
/ 69
#69 in Tape Drives
Price vs Category Average
+40%
Above average
Native Storage Capacity
18.0
/ TB
Who it's for
- Massive Archival Capacity
- Superior Long-Term TCO
- Robust Cyber Resilience
Who should skip it
- High Upfront Cost
- Slow Data Retrieval
- Management Complexity
Key Specs
Native Storage Capacity
18.0 TB
Tape Technology
LTO Ultrium 9, LTO Ultrium 8, LTO Ultrium 7
Host Interface
SAS 12Gb/s
Data Transfer Rate
400 MBps
Form Factor
External
Weight
4.5 kg
Dimensions (mm)
330mm (Depth) x 213mm (Width) x 76mm (Height)
Compatibility
LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9 media
Features
- High-capacity LTO-9 tape storage
- Fast, dependable data backup and archive
- Low total cost of ownership
- Supports ProSupport Plus service
- External form factor for flexible placement
- Write Once Read Many (WORM) support
- Backward compatible with LTO-7, LTO-8
- Hardware encryption for data security
What customers say
Customer sentiment centers on a clear dichotomy between the core technology and its branding. Users highly value the underlying Dell PowerVault LTO-9 component for its expected enterprise reliability, robust data integrity, and high capacity for archival needs. Professionals prioritize unwavering performance for large data transfers and seamless infrastructure integration. However, the inclusion of Alienware branding is widely viewed as incongruous and potentially confusing within a professional data management context. While the LTO-9 technology earns appreciation, the Alienware association raises questions about relevance and potential distraction from the drive's essential mission of secure, efficient data preservation. The focus remains firmly on dependable performance.
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