Dell ML3 / ML3E

Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library / Dell EMC ML3E Tape Expansion
Scalability of up to 720TB (native) each per ML3 and ML3E Up to 162TB (native)
Scalable SAN backup base model plus expansion will scale up to 21U with addition of six ML3E (3U expansion modules)
Drive type LTO-7, LTO-8 (half-eight SAS and FC, full- height FC),LTO-9 (half-height SAS and FC, full-height SAS and FC)
Number of drives Up to 3 per 3U (half-height)
Number of cartridges 40 (ML3); 40 (ML3E) , Maximum of 280 with six expansion modules
Import/export slots 5
Form factor 3U
Chassis Tabletop or rackmount
Media
LTO-6, LTO-6 WORM
LTO-7 Type M, LTO-7, LTO-7 WORM
LTO-8, LTO-8 WORM
LTO-9, LTO-9 WORM
LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
Max native capacity
ML3: Up to 720TB
ML3E: Up to 720TB
Maximum of 5040TB (base and six expansion)
Max native backup rate per drive
LTO-7: 300MB/s, 1080GB/hr
LTO-8: 300MB/s, 1080GB/hr (half-height)
LTO-8: 360MB/s, 1296GB/hr (full-height)
LTO-9: 300MB/s, 1080GB/hr (half-height)
LTO-9: 400MB/s, 1440GB/hr (full-height)
Interface 6Gb SAS (LTO-7, LTO-8), 12Gb SAS (LTO-9), 8Gb FC