The Quantum TC-L82AN-FZ is an advanced, high-capacity LTO Ultrium 8 tape drive, designed to deliver reliable and secure long-term storage solutions for enterprise-level data management. With a native capacity of up to 12TB (30TB compressed), it provides an ideal solution for organizations requiring efficient data archiving, backup, and recovery. Featuring high-speed data transfer rates of up to 360MB/s, the drive ensures quick access and protection of critical data. Its backward compatibility with LTO-7 tapes adds flexibility, while offering secure encryption to meet regulatory compliance needs. Key features: 12TB native capacity (up to 30TB compressed) High-speed data transfer rates up to 360MB/s Backward compatibility with LTO-7 tapes Hardware-based encryption for secure data storage and regulatory compliance. This Quantum LTO8 Tape Drive offers 12TB Native Capacity and 30TB Compressed Per Tape. It includes a SAS HBA (12Gb/s ATTO H1244), Resource Documents, DataStor Shield backup software with deduplication, a data cartridge cleaning cartridge, and one 3.3ft (1m) Mini-SAS-HD 2.1 8644 (HBA) to SFF8482 (drive) SAS cable. It uses an SFF8482 SAS connector and a 4-pin power connector, with the SAS HBA being compatible with Macintosh. Quantum's LTO tape drives are an ideal solution for backing up small data sets to tape and are available in various form factors to help you store, manage, and protect your data. Tape is a key part of a comprehensive data protection strategy, with best practices like the 3-2-1-1 rule being crucial for every organization. Quantum offers LTO-9, LTO-8, and LTO-7 tape drives in a half-height form factor, and every tape drive sold includes DATASTOR backup software with deduplication for a complete backup solution. Quantum LTO Tape Drives deliver fast, reliable data protection at an affordable price, with backup speeds up to 750 MB/sec. When paired with an LTO-9 cartridge, you can store up to 45 TB (compressed) of data on a single cartridge, gaining over 50% more storage capacity in the same footprint. Quantum LTO cartridges provide easily transportable backup storage for DR protection, and their AES 256-bit encryption ensures data security. The WORM-cartridge option provides an even higher level of security, with a lifespan of 30+ years and low-cost, reliable long-term data storage.