Designed for small office environments and protected with FIPS 140-2 encryption, the NEOs StorageLoader Rackmountable SAS Tape Drive from Overland provides up to 120TB of backup and archiving storage in a compact 1U form factor. Built with eight cartridge slots, two magazines, one mailslot, and one tape drive, the NEOs StorageLoader has a 6 Gb SAS host interface, as well as a Mini-SAS connector. It supports LTO-7, LTO-6, and LTO-5 tape drives, has a maximum data transfer rate of 2.7TB per hour, and is rated for up to 2 million hours of functionality with a mean time to repair time of up to 10 minutes. Additionally, remote management allows users to control the backup/archive process from virtually anywhere, while removable cartridge magazines help reduce administrative overhead by making media handling more efficient and reliable.
The NEOs StorageLoader is a good choice for those who wish to create remote office locations to protect important data and move it offsite, while also providing automated data backup. It operates using 100-240 VAC at 50-60 Hz and includes a library with one tape drive, a US & European power cord, and rackmount hardware. It is protected by a limited 1-year advanced parts replacement warranty and 9x5 telephone support.
