TS2340 Tape Drive Express Model

Fourth generation, Linear Tape-Open Tape Drive designed for the midrange open systems environment

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Feature	Benefits
Next generation of LTO technology	Higher storage capacity than previous generations of LTO cartridges LTO standards-compatibility helps offer long-term tape infrastructure investment protection
Hardware encryption available [If optional, say so.]	Helps keep the data on your tape media secure with encryption Improve performance of your backup processes with dedicated encryption/decryption core
Physical storage capacity up to 1.6 TB (2:1 compression)	Reduce the number of cartridge changes required for backup operations Reduce the physical storage requirements for your backup and archive media
Native data transfer rate of up to 120 MB/sec	Address the demands of shrinking backup windows Helps keep your business running by reducing long waits for backup and restore procedures
SCSI Ultra 160 LVD or 3 Gbps SAS interface	Select the interface technology to address your infrastructure needs High performance interfaces help improve data transfer rates
Large internal data transfer buffer	Helps improve data access rates Helps reduce cartridge fill and rewind times.
Backwards compatibility with previous generations of LTO Ultrium cartridges	Read/write capability with Ultrium 3 and read capability with Ultrium 2 and Ultrium cartridges helps you protect your current media investment

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