Description
🖥️ Dell PowerVault EH1 LTO-3 Tape Drive — 400 GB Native / 800 GB Compressed — SCSI U160 LVD Interface — Sold For Parts 🔧
⚠️ Sold For Parts / Repair: The device powers on normally. A read error is present and the On/Off button is slightly stiff. Sold as-is, no guarantee of full functionality.
📦 Product Description
This Dell PowerVault EH1 LTO-3 tape drive (references 45E3731 / 45E1037) is an external backup device of the Linear Tape-Open generation 3 type, designed for professional data archiving and backup with a capacity of 400 GB native (800 GB compressed) per cartridge.
🔌 It uses a SCSI Ultra 160 LVD (U160) interface, standard in Dell, HP, or IBM server environments of the time. The drive is in a Half-Height (HH) external / desktop form factor, easy to integrate or use as a replacement part.
📸 Photos are for illustration purposes only. Only the content of the listing is authoritative for the exact product reference. If in doubt, please contact us before purchasing.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
✅ Our Commitments
- 🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee — Returns accepted within 30 days
- 📦 Secure and fast shipping with carrier tracking number provided
- 🧾 Professional invoice with 0% VAT in paper format included in each package
- ⚠️ Software exclusion: We are not responsible for issues related to software, drivers, or operating systems
- 🚫 No technical support — Sold as-is, without installation assistance
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🔵 Does the LTO-3 tape drive work despite being labeled "for parts"?
The device powers on normally. A read error is reported during use, and the On/Off power button is slightly mechanically stiff. It is ideal as a LTO3 drive for spare parts, component recovery (mechanism, circuit board, power supply), or for technicians wishing to perform repairs.
🔵 What types of tape cartridges are compatible with the Dell PowerVault EH1 LTO-3?
This Ultrium LTO-3 drive reads and writes LTO-3 cartridges (400 GB native / 800 GB compressed) and LTO-2. It can also read (but not write) LTO-1 cartridges. LTO-4 and higher cartridges are incompatible with this model.
🔵 What SCSI interface is required to connect this tape drive to a server?
The Dell PowerVault EH1 45E3731 uses a SCSI Ultra 160 LVD (Low Voltage Differential) interface. Your server or workstation must have a compatible SCSI U160 or U320 controller card to connect it. This is a widely used standard in Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant, and IBM xSeries servers of that era.
🔵 Do the references 45E3731 and 45E1037 refer to the same product?
Yes, the references 45E3731 and 45E1037 are two part numbers associated with the same model of Dell / IBM PowerVault EH1 LTO3 tape drive. One may be the Dell OEM reference and the other the IBM manufacturer reference, used in professional magnetic tape backup systems.
🔵 Can this drive be used to recover data from old LTO-3 backups?
Due to the read error present on this device, we do not recommend its use for tape data recovery or critical backup operations. It is sold only for spare parts, repair, or workshop use. For data recovery, we recommend a tested and functional LTO-3 drive.
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