{"product_id":"quantum-lto-8-tape-drive-half-height-6gb-s-sas-td-l82gn-br","title":"Quantum LTO-8 Tape Drive Half Height 6Gb\/s SAS","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eQuantum LTO-8 Tape Drive Half Height 6Gb\/s SAS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eQuantum LTO-8 tape drive\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade half-height solution engineered for organizations requiring reliable, high-capacity backup and archiving in compact 1U rack environments. This \u003cstrong\u003e6Gb\/s SAS tape drive\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers enterprise-class performance with TAA compliance for regulated deployments across North America and Latin America. Ideal for data centers, managed service providers, and enterprises managing petabyte-scale archives, the LTO-8 half-height design maximizes rack density while maintaining exceptional data integrity and transfer speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-height form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fits standard 5.25\" bays for flexible 1U rack integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6Gb\/s SAS connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-speed data transfer for enterprise backup workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLTO-8 technology — Industry-standard format for long-term data retention and compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTAA compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e — Meets federal procurement requirements for NAM\/LAM regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare configuration — Ready for OEM integration and custom deployment scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack chassis design — Professional appearance for data center environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd-on capability — Seamlessly expands existing 1U rack configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTD-L82GN-BR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO-8 Tape Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6Gb\/s SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBay Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.25 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare (no enclosure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAA Compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegional Availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAM\/LAM Only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U Rack Add-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an LTO-8 tape drive used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eLTO-8 tape drive\u003c\/strong\u003e is used for enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and long-term archiving. It provides cost-effective, high-capacity storage with excellent data durability, making it ideal for compliance, cold storage, and off-site data protection strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this half-height tape drive fit in a 1U rack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this \u003cstrong\u003ehalf-height tape drive\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically designed as an add-on for 1U rack configurations. Its compact form factor allows multiple drives or mixed equipment in single-unit spaces, maximizing data center efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 6Gb\/s SAS connectivity mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e6Gb\/s SAS interface\u003c\/strong\u003e provides high-speed serial-attached SCSI connectivity, delivering fast data transfer rates between your server and the tape drive. This ensures efficient backup windows and optimal performance in enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this tape drive TAA compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Quantum LTO-8 is \u003cstrong\u003eTAA compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e and approved for procurement in North America and Latin America (NAM\/LAM), meeting federal acquisition requirements for government and regulated organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QUANTUM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41748540620875,"sku":"TD-L82GN-BR","price":8806.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/quantum-lto-8-tape-drive-half-height-6gb-s-sas-td-l82gn-br","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}