Dell PowerVault 136T Tape Library

Windows device driver information for Dell PowerVault 136T Tape Library

The Dell PV-136T-SNC device is used with the Dell PowerVault 136T tape library. This tape library solution can be efficiently connected to SAN environments (storage area network) via an optional SNC module (Storage Network Controller). An SNC module such as the Dell PV-136T-SNC device can act as a bridge among the Fiber channel and SCSI protocols and delivers extra operational, security and management features not available in almost all channel libraries of Fiber Channel. It is highly recommended that the 6101 SNC (also called the 2nd generation SNC or SNC2) be utilized for connectivity in Fiber Channel. By using this controller device, the Dell PowerVault 136T tape library performance can be maximized with the aid of LTO-3 drives in an environment of Fiber Channel. The 6101 storage network controller has twice the performance power of the 5101 storage network controller which is the 1st generation SNC for the Dell PowerVault 136T tape library.

By automating the SAN (Storage Area Network) and LAN (Local Area Network) based backups, the Dell PowerVault 136T Tape Library delivers the flexibility required to restore and backup data at fast speeds. It likewise has the capability of scaling 6 SDLT or LTO tap drives, and reaching backup speeds of as high as 348 GB per hour for 6 SDLT 320 drives, 756 GB per hour for 6 LTO-2 drives, and 1.7 TB per hour for 6 LTO-3 drives. It is available in both standalone and rack mountable versions to meet a broad range of requirements. The Dell PowerVault 136T Tape Library also utilizes a remote management card that is embedded so that users may access and keep track of the library anytime, anywhere. It is highly recommended you run a free registry scan for and Dell PowerVault 136T Tape Library errors before installing any driver updates.