Eagl3 Inc.
Eagl3 Inc. TC-L42AN-EY-B LTO-4 800GB/1.6TB SAS backup drive
Half-height LTO-4 tape drive stores 800 GB native or 1.6 TB compressed on Ultrium 3 and 4 cartridges with a SAS interface
- Half-height design fits a single 5.25" bay
- SAS interface with 128 MB buffer for steady streaming
- 800 GB native capacity per cartridge
- 160 MBps compressed transfer rate speeds backups
- Reads and writes Ultrium 3 and Ultrium 4 tapes
Half-Height LTO-4 Tape Drive
The Eagl3 Inc. TC-L42AN-EY-B is an internal half-height tape drive using LTO Ultrium 4 technology. It connects via a SAS interface with a 128 MB buffer. The unit fits a standard 5.25 inch half-height bay and uses a 29 pin internal SAS connector. It is built for organisations that archive data on tape cartridges.
Suited for LTO-4 archives, not for other formats
This drive reads and writes Ultrium 3 and Ultrium 4 cartridges, offering 800 GB native or 1.6 TB compressed capacity. It serves businesses maintaining existing LTO-4 libraries or needing half-height form factor. Buyers who require LTO-5 or newer recording standards must select a different drive. Environments outside the 50 to 104 °F operating range also need alternative solutions.
SAS interface decides host compatibility
The single specification that determines fit is the SAS interface with a 29 pin internal SFF-8482 connector. The host system must provide a matching SAS port and internal bay space. Native transfer runs at 80 MBps while compressed reaches 160 MBps. Average access time is 70 sec. Without a compatible SAS connection the drive cannot operate.
Highlights
- Half-height design fits a single 5.25" bay
- SAS interface with 128 MB buffer for steady streaming
- 800 GB native capacity per cartridge
- 160 MBps compressed transfer rate speeds backups
- Reads and writes Ultrium 3 and Ultrium 4 tapes
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How is the half-height drive installed in a 5.25" bay and what step is often missed?
Mount the unit in a front-accessible 5.25" half-height bay, then connect the 29-pin internal SAS (SFF-8482) cable; the step often missed is securing both screws on each side so the drive stays aligned with the loader mechanism.
What maintenance or replacement will the drive need later?
Plan on periodic cleaning-cartridge runs and eventual replacement of the LTO-4 tape head after heavy use; the drive reads and writes Ultrium 3 and Ultrium 4 cartridges, so keep compatible media on hand for both backup and cleaning tasks.
What limit appears first during sustained write operations?
The native write speed caps at 80 MBps (288 GBph), so the SAS interface and 128 MB buffer will not be the bottleneck — the tape media’s native throughput is the first ceiling you hit during long backup jobs.
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