Users Guide

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Interface
A drive with a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface can be linked directly to
controllers. The SAS interface offers the following advantages over the traditional
SCSI interface:
v SAS enables multiple devices (up to 128) of different sizes and types to be
connected simultaneously with thinner and longer cables.
v Its full-duplex signal transmission supports up to 6.0 Gb/s.
v SAS drives can be hot-plugged.
Encryption
The Tape Drive has Application Managed Encryption (AME) with T10 encryption
methods. You must have an application that supports encryption to use the drive's
encryption capability. Data encryption is supported by LTO Ultrium 4 and later
data cartridges only. For more details, consult your application support
documentation.
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Figure 1-2. PowerVault External Model
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Figure 1-3. PowerVault Rack Mount Model
1-2 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide