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Quantum TC-L42AX LTO4 SCSI internal tape drive, 5.25 inch half-height

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Quantum TC-L42AX 800GB 1.6TB LTO4 SCSI Internal Tape Drive

SKU CH-5SPT-Q0T18 MPN TC-L42AX

Internal LTO4 tape drive stores 800 GB native or 1.6 TB compressed at 576 GB/h via SCSI LVD

  • 800 GB native capacity stores large backups on a single cartridge
  • 6 TB compressed capacity doubles effective storage with hardware compression
  • 576 GB/h transfer rate completes nightly backup windows quickly
  • SCSI LVD interface connects directly to existing host adapters
  • 25" half-height form factor fits standard server drive bays

Quantum LTO-4 Internal Tape Drive

The Quantum TC-L42AX is a 5.25-inch half-height internal tape drive built for LTO Ultrium 4 media. It provides 800 GB native capacity and 1.6 TB compressed capacity for backup and archival tasks. The drive connects via a SCSI LVD interface and delivers a native data transfer rate of 576 GB/h.

Suited for sequential backup archives

This drive suits organisations that write full backups or long-term archives to removable tape cartridges. It is not intended for workloads requiring low-latency random access, solid-state performance, or interfaces other than SCSI LVD. Environments needing higher native capacity per cartridge or faster throughput should evaluate alternative solutions.

SCSI LVD interface requirement

The sole interface is SCSI LVD, so the host system must provide a compatible SCSI LVD controller or adapter. Without that connection the drive cannot communicate with the server or workstation. Verify the host bus adapter and cabling support this interface before purchase.

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Price $572.99
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Questions about this item

How often will the LTO4 tape heads need cleaning on the TC-L42AX?

The LTO4 drive uses a cleaning cartridge that the drive requests automatically after a set number of hours or when read/write errors rise; keep a compatible LTO cleaning cartridge on hand.

What throughput limit appears first during continuous backup to the 800GB native capacity?

The sustained native transfer rate is 576 GB/h, so the SCSI LVD interface and drive mechanics set the ceiling before the 1.6TB compressed capacity is reached.

How much heat and noise does the 5.25" half-height internal drive produce when running all day?

The half-height 5.25" form factor relies on the server chassis airflow; the SCSI LVD drive emits typical tape-drive whir during seek and write but no dedicated fan noise.

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