Storage drive Quantum TC-L82BN-AR

The Quantum TC-L82BN-AR is a high-capacity LTO-8 tape drive designed for efficient, reliable data backup and long-term archiving. It supports LTO-8 and LTO-7 cartridges with a compressed capacity up to 30 TB and uses a 6 Gbit/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for straightforward integration into existing storage infrastructures. The drive includes hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption and WORM capability to help meet regulatory and compliance requirements while maintaining backup and restore performance.

Advantages

Quantum's LTO-8 drive delivers large capacity and sustained performance with lower power consumption compared to older generations. The TC-L82BN-AR offers one-generation backward read and write compatibility with LTO-7 media, hardware AES 256-bit encryption for data security, and a standard SAS interface for easy installation. ‘‘Backup Ready’’ kit options simplify deployment by including the drive, necessary cables for external models, a cleaning cartridge, and certified Quantum media.

Suitable for

• Enterprise backup and long-term data archiving
• Regulated environments requiring WORM and encryption (healthcare, finance)
• Data centers and server rooms with SAS infrastructure

Key specifications

• Model: Quantum TC-L82BN-AR
• Compressed capacity: 30000 GB (up to 30 TB)
• Supported media: LTO-8, LTO-7
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), 6 Gbit/s
• Backup rate: up to 2700 GB/h
• Hardware encryption: AES 256-bit
• Compatibility: one-generation backward read/write with LTO-7
• Weight: 4.3 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Install the TC-L82BN-AR into a server bay or rack according to your system documentation, or connect the external model to a host via the 6 Gbit/s SAS interface. Load an LTO-8 or LTO-7 tape cartridge into the drive and configure your backup software to recognize the tape library or standalone drive. Enable hardware AES 256-bit encryption in the drive firmware and set up any required WORM policies through your backup application to meet retention regulations.

Recommendations

Use certified Quantum media and the included cleaning cartridge to maintain drive reliability. Schedule regular verification backups and monitor drive firmware updates. For maximum compatibility and performance, use LTO-8 media for primary archiving and LTO-7 when required for backward compatibility.