Overview
The PowerVault TL2000 tape library offers simple and affordable tape automation for organizations whose data-protection needs have outgrown autoloader technology. It's the solution of choice for small- and medium-sized businesses that require affordable, easy-to-use, automated tape backup and archiving.
- 2U solution that can be rack mounted or easily converted into a desktop solution
- Web-based remote management: perform diagnostics, check status, monitor operations and logs, and upgrade firmware
- Library-managed encryption (optional with LTO4 and LTO5 only)
Automated Data Protection
Regular, disciplined backup is a vital part of a comprehensive disaster recovery strategy. The PowerVault™ TL2000 is a powerful tape library that helps organizations automate their backup processes to reduce the need for manual intervention and the risk of human error. The PowerVault™ TL2000 uses the optical cartridge location technology for precision cartridge handling and inventory, which helps improve the overall reliability of backups.
Support for Your Dell Internet SCSI (iSCSI) Storage Area Network (SAN)
To supplement the growth in iSCSI SANs, Dell has introduced an iSCSI-to-SAS bridge card for the TL-series tape libraries (Dell PowerVault TL2000 and TL4000). This solution allows users to directly attach a tape backup target to an iSCSI 1 Gb Ethernet SAN utilizing little to no degradation in transfer speed, 90 MB/s in most cases. Additionally, the iSCSI-to-SAS bridge card is fully compatible with Dell PowerVault M3000i and Dell EquaLogic™ PS iSCSI array series.
Simplified Operations
Tapes can be imported and exported individually using a mail slot or twelve at a time using one of two magazines. The library utilizes barcode-scanning technology to record the location of tape media, so you can be assured that your critical data is properly stored and ready in case disaster strikes.
Intuitive Management
An on-board, user-friendly LCD interface allows you to easily monitor, control, configure and service the library. While you are away, the tape library enables you to remotely administer all functions, including system status and logs, diagnostics and drive operations, as well as configuration and inventory management features.
Tape Versatility
The low cost for tape combined with its long history of proven reliability helps ensure its continued use for both backup and archiving. The portability of tape allows it to be taken off-site and stored in a vault. In addition, LTO-5, LTO-4 and LTO-3 tape technology supports WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) capability which allows permanent data storage that cannot be overwritten to help meet compliance regulations.
Big Capacity — Small Space
With its ultra-compact form-factor, the PowerVault TL2000 packs an impressive amount of information in a small amount of space. Occupying only two units (2U) of rack space, the library can hold up to 24 tapes providing up to 36TB (with Ultrium LTO-5 1.5TB tapes) of native capacity—ideal for small office environments managing explosive data growth.
Ultrium Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Performance
The PowerVault TL2000 supports Ultrium LTO-5 drives—a high-speed tape technology that can natively back up an impressive 504GB of data per hour. LTO technology is based on a tape industry standard that specifies backward read-and-write compatibility with LTO-5 & LTO-4 generation media(n,n-1) and read compatibility with LTO-3(n-2) media.
Be Green With Tape
When factoring in the features and benefits of tape storage — such as reliability, portability, encryption (Linear Tape-Open Ultrium 4 [LTO4] and Linear Tape-Open Ultrium 5 [LTO5]) and the shelf life (over 20 years) of tape cartridges — tape storage is the perfect solution for your long term or short term backup or archiving needs. In addition, when tape media is stored, it does not require energy until it needs to be accessed. By using zero energy when stored, tape is naturally green.
Specification
PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library
- Bar Code Reader: Standard
- Code Updates: Web and either host bus or RMU for drives, Web and RMU only for library code update
- Server Compatibility: Dell and x86 IBM and HP Servers, Support for NX4 and other NDMP products
- Slots: 24
- Drive Interface: iSCSI, SAS, or FC
- User Interface: There are two user interfaces:
- Operator Control Panel - Located on the front of the PV TL2000 tape library, the user can use the LCD panel to check system status, run diagnostics, view system logs. check and set configurations, verify drive operations, run an inventory, and manage the system.
- Remote Web Management - The Web-based administration can be accessed via a 10/100 BaseT connection through any standard Web browser. The user can check system status, run diagnostics, view system logs, check and set configurations, verify drive operations, run an inventory, and manage the system. In addition, the user can upgrade the drive and library firmware via the RMU.
- Configurations:
- 1 LTO-3 SCSI Full-Height Drive
- 1 LTO-3 FC4 Full-Height Drive
- 1 LTO-4 3Gb SAS Full-Height Drive
- 1 LTO-4 FC4 Full-Height Drive
- 1 or 2 LTO-3-060 3Gb SAS Half-Height Drive(s)
- 1 or 2 LTO-4-120 3Gb SAS Half-Height Drive(s)
- 1 or 2 LTO-5-140 6Gb SAS Drive(s)
- 1 or 2 LTO-5-140 FC8 Drive(s)
- Library Managed Encryption available with LTO-4 drives and LTO-5
- Supported Tape Drive Technologies: LTO-3-060, LTO-3, LTO-4-120, LTO-5-140
- Supported Backup Software: Computer Associate Arcserve, Symantec™ Backup Exec™, CommVault Galaxy
Physical
- Height: 2U form factor, Rack Mount 3.4" (87.6mm)
- Width: Rack Mount 17.6" (447.5 mm)
- Length (Depth): Rack Mount 29.13" (740 mm)
- Weight: 34.37 lbs. with one drive and no media
- Orientation: Horizontal only
- Configurations: Rack mount standard (desktop conversion kit included)
Environmental
- Temperature: 50° to 95°F, 10° to 35°C
- Relative Humidity: 15% RH to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Power
- Electrical Power: 1.3 amps at 100V ac, 0.7 amps at 240V ac