Description
Tested, 100% Functional
💾 Quantum DLT-V4E 160/320 GB LVD Professional External Tape Drive 📼
💾 Quantum DLT-V4E External SCSI LVD Tape Drive 160GB/320GB - High-Performance Professional Backup Solution
🔧 Key Features
This Quantum DLT-V4E is a professional external tape drive designed for businesses requiring reliable and high-performance backup solutions. With its impressive storage capacity of 160GB native and up to 320GB with compression, this drive offers excellent value for protecting your critical data.
📊 Full Technical Specifications
💽 Performance and Capacity
- Native capacity: 160 GB
- Compressed capacity: 320 GB (2:1 ratio)
- Transfer speed: 10 MB/s native, up to 20 MB/s compressed
- Performance: 72 GB/hour in compressed mode
🔌 Interface and Connectivity
- Interface: SCSI LVD/SE (Low-Voltage Differential)
- Connection: 68-pin SCSI connectors
- Compatible with: Ultra160, Ultra320 SCSI
📏 Form Factor and Design
- Form factor: 5¼ inch, half-height
- Configuration: External standalone
- Supported media: DLTtape VS1
- Approximate weight: 2.5 kg
✅ Compatibility
- Read/Write: DLT-V4
- Read-only: DLT VS160, DLT VS80/DLT1
- Backward compatibility: 3 generations
🎯 Advanced Technology
PRML recording (Partial Response Maximum Likelihood) • High-efficiency Lempel-Ziv compression (DLZ) • Tape brand directory for quick access
🛠️ Product Condition
Tested used item, ready to use
This drive has been carefully checked and tested by our technicians to ensure optimal operation. All functions have been validated.
📸 Photos are for illustration purposes only; only the content of the listing is authoritative for the exact product reference and included accessories. If in doubt, please contact us.
✨ Customer Benefits
🛡️ 30-day warranty for your peace of mind
📦 Secure and fast shipping with carrier tracking number
🏢 Professional invoice with 0% VAT in attached paper format
⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not provide software technical support
❓ FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is this DLT-V4E drive compatible with my older tapes?
A: Yes! This drive offers excellent backward compatibility across 3 generations. It can read DLT VS160, DLT VS80, and DLT1 tapes, while natively supporting the DLT-V4 format with DLTtape VS1 cartridges for optimal storage up to 320GB.
Q2: What SCSI interface is required for this external tape drive?
A: This drive uses a SCSI LVD/SE interface with a 68-pin connector. For best performance (up to 20MB/s), we recommend an Ultra160 or Ultra320 SCSI LVD controller card to fully utilize the drive’s capabilities.
Q3: What are the actual backup performance specs of this DLT-V4?
A: In native mode, the drive offers 10 MB/s and 160GB capacity. With built-in Lempel-Ziv compression, you reach up to 20 MB/s and 320GB, about 72 GB/hour – ideal for overnight business backups.
Q4: Is this Quantum tape drive suitable for intensive professional use?
A: Absolutely! Designed for professional environments, this DLT-V4E offers proven reliability with an MTBF of 250,000 hours and supports up to 50,000 load/unload cycles. PRML technology ensures exceptional data integrity.
Q5: What types of media can I use with this backup drive?
A: This drive primarily uses DLTtape VS1 cartridges for optimal read/write functions. It also supports read-only access to older DLTtape IV and VS160 formats, preserving your investment in existing media.
Q6: Does the used condition affect the tape drive’s performance?
A: Our tested used drive has been fully checked by our specialized technicians. All functions have been validated and we guarantee the same performance as a new drive, with our 30-day warranty for your security.
Q7: Does this external DLT-V4 require special drivers?
A: The drive uses standard SCSI drivers compatible with most professional operating systems. For backup software, it is natively recognized by the main market solutions thanks to its broad DLT compatibility.
