Dell PowerVault TL4000

Tape Library
Expandable and versatile high-performance tape library that delivers up to 72TB native (LTO-5)
capacity with minimal investment

Versatile, Expandable, Affordable LTO-5 backs up a staggering 504GB per hour per drive, or a
maximum of 2.016TB per hour with four drives, making the
You know the value, convenience, and security that tape libraries PowerVault TL4000 tape library ideal for growing data-protection
bring to backup and archiving strategies — and now, Dell puts it all needs. Encryption Key Management is available with LTO-4 and
within the reach of your organization. Dell’s PowerVault TL4000 LTO-5 technology for added security. If you need to back up and/
Tape Library offers expandable and affordable tape automation or archive and want to do it easily, affordably, and securely, the
for organizations whose data-protection needs have outgrown PowerVault TL4000 tape library is right for you. The PowerVault
autoloader technology or capacity. It is the product of choice for TL series also retains the backward read-and-write compatibility
small, medium, and large businesses that require an affordable, with the prior generation of LTO and read compatibility with two
versatile, easy-to-use, automated, mid-range tape backup solution. generations back.
Now your organization can enjoy the benefits of hands-off,
around-the-clock operation. IT resources help minimize human Frees up resources and helps
error, back up data quickly and predictably, create off-site archive
copies of data to meet compliance requirements, and bolster your improve reliability
disaster-recovery strategy. Free yourself from the inconvenience of manual involvement
in backup and recovery. Dell PowerVault TL series tape libraries
Many data-protection challenges — One contain multiple slots for storing tape media and uses a robotic
mechanism to move media automatically, allowing for unattended
simple solution and independent operation. To keep contents properly organized,
The Dell™ PowerVault™ TL4000 tape library enables two critical a bar code reader inventories and tracks all tapes stored in the
data-protection activities: backup and archiving. library. PowerVault TL4000 tape libraries feature an optical
cartridge-location technology for precision cartridge handling
Backup: Create on-site backup copies of data, using the rewritable and inventory. And, for added assurance, the TL4000 library offers
functionality of LTO media. Many industry-standard backup redundant power supplies. You can save on staff resources while
software offerings are tested and validated to run smoothly on TL improving reliability.
series tape libraries.
Archiving: Create permanent, portable archive copies of data using Dell’s PowerVault TL4000 Tape Library
WORM (Write Once, Read Many) capability. WORM enables you to
create data copies that cannot be overwritten, to help you comply changes the economics of storage
with government and industry data-protection requirements. If your backup requirements have outgrown autoloader
Tape media is easily portable — it lets you affordably archive your technology, the PowerVault TL4000 tape library is the ideal step up
important data offsite to enhance your disaster-recovery strategy. to entry and mid-range library space. Now you can enjoy the ease
and affordability of an autoloader with the performance, capacity,
Simplicity, from the start and reliability of a tape library.
PowerVault TL4000 tape libraries are expandable, versatile, and
easy to use and connect to a server or a SAN. The PowerVault Support for your Dell iSCSI SAN
TL4000 features an intuitive operator control panel, plus remote To supplement the growth in iSCSI SANs, Dell has introduced
Web management — you can perform setup and diagnostics, an iSCSI-to-SAS bridge card for the TL-series tape libraries (Dell
check status, monitor operations and logs, and upgrade firmware PowerVault TL2000 & TL4000). This solution allows users to add
all from any standard Web browser. in a tape backup target to an iSCSI 1Gb Ethernet SAN utilizing little
to no degradation in transfer speed, 90Mb/s in most cases.
The right capacity and features for
your organization
The PowerVault TL4000 tape library is delivered ready to rack
mount, and packs tremendous capacity into a small package. The
PowerVault TL4000 tape library is a 4U solution holding up to 48
tapes for a native capacity of up to 72TB with LTO-5 tape media.
Introducing Dell ProSupport Features Dell™ PowerVault™ TL4000 Tape Library
Designed to address the technology challenges you face today. Height 4U form factor
Designed for IT professionals like you, Dell ProSupport for IT Rack Mount 7.29” (185.2 mm)
provides 24/7 direct access to Dell Expert Centers, fast-track Width Rack Mount 17.6” (447.5 mm)
dispatch of parts and labor without phone troubleshooting when
Length (Depth) Rack Mount 31.9” (810 mm)
desired for Dell-certified technicians, and escalation management
through Dell’s Global Command Centers. In addition, Dell Weight 47 lbs. with one drive and no media
ProSupport optional services align with the way you use Orientation Horizontal only
technology by providing rapid response to your needs, helping
Configurations Rack mount standard (desktop conversion kit included)
to protect your investment, productivity, and sensitive data, and
enhancing proactive support services to help reduce the risk and Supported Tape Drive LTO-3-060, LTO-3, LTO-4-120, LTO-5-140
complexity of managing your infrastructure. Technologies

Bar Code Reader Standard

Speed of Response
Code Updates Web and either host bus or RMU for drives
With the Mission Critical1 option, you get priority response for Web and RMU only for library code updates
server and storage environments when avoiding unplanned Slots 48
downtime and reducing recovery time are critical. Includes priority
Drive Interface iSCSI, SAS, or FC
4-hr on-site1 service or optional 2-hr response1 with 6-hr hardware
repair,1 Dell’s proven Critical Situation process, and emergency User Interface There are two usert interfaces:
dispatch. Operator Control Panel
Located on the front of the PV
TL4000 tape library, the user can use an LCD panel to
Protection check system status, run diagnostics, view system logs,
check and set configurations, verify drive operations, run
With the Keep Your Hard Drive2 option, you retain control of your an inventory, and manage the system.
sensitive data and comply with data-privacy regulations (to help Remote Web Management
mitigate regulatory and civil liability risks) by keeping your hard The Web-based administration can be accessed via
a 10/100 BaseT connection through any standard
drive. Web browser. The user can check system status,
run diagnostics, view system logs, check and set
Premium Proactive configurations, verify drive operations, run an inventory,
and manage the system. In addition, the user can
With the Enterprise-Wide Contract option, you get enhanced, upgrade the drive and library firmware via the RMU.
proactive capabilities via a designated Service Delivery Manager, Configurations 1 or 2 LTO 3 SCSI Full-Height Drives
performance benchmarking and custom reporting, and planning 1 or 2 LT0 3 FC4 Full-Height Drives
and assessments. Our Proactive Maintenance option is designed 1 or 2 LTO 4 3Gb SAS Full Height
1 or 2 LT0 4 FC4 Full-Height Drives
to proactively maximize the availability and stability of your Up to four LTO-3-060 3Gb SAS Half Height Drives
infrastructure. Includes a detailed system assessment and Up to four LTO-4 3Gb SAS Half Height Drives
implementation of driver or firmware updates and upgrades for Up to four LTO-5 6Gb SAS Drives
your server or storage systems. Remote Advisory option provides Up to four LTO-5 FC8 SAS Drives
Library Managed Encryption available
telephone and Internet access to technical expertise for with LTO-4 and LTO-5 drives
specialized applications and solutions such as Microsoft®
Exchange, Virtualization, and more. Temperature 50° to 95°F, 10° to 35°C

Relative Humidity 15% RH to 80% RH (non-condensing)

Additional service offerings Electrical Power 1.3 amps at 100V ac, 0.7 amps at 240V ac

Supported Backup Computer Associate Arcserve, Symantec™ Backup Exec™,

Software CommVault® Galaxy
Comprehensive Storage Training and Certification
Provides expertise for integrating Dell storage into an existing IT
infrastructure. For company compliance, an advanced certification
path is available for validating or maintaining skill sets.

Backup and Recovery

Solutions that help ensure adequate procedures are in place to
minimize or avoid data loss.

Storage Consolidation
Our storage experts can analyze your existing
infrastructure,operational practices, and technical readiness, and
develop a detailed consolidation deployment plan that includes a
validated and refined solution design.
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1
For terms of service, please visit www.dell.com/servicecontracts.
2
The defective hard drive must still be covered by the hardware limited warranty.

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