Quantum TC-L82AN-BR – LTO – 2.5:1 – Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) – 256-bit AES – 30000 GB – LTO-8 – LTO-7 (TC-L82AN-BR)

The Quantum TC-L82AN-BR is an LTO-8 tape drive designed for efficient, high-capacity data backup and long-term storage. It supports LTO-8 and LTO-7 cartridges with a compressed capacity up to 30 TB, uses a 6 Gb/sec Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, and provides hardware AES 256-bit encryption and WORM capability for regulatory compliance.

Advantages

The drive offers high transfer performance (up to 750 MB/s native, 2700 GB/h backup rate compressed), one-generation backward read/write compatibility with LTO-7, and lower power consumption compared with older LTO-5 models. Its SAS interface simplifies integration into existing data centre and server environments, and hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption secures data without affecting backup or restore performance.

Suitable for

• Enterprise and SMB data backup and archiving
• Regulated industries requiring WORM and encryption (healthcare, finance)
• Integration into rack or server environments with SAS connectivity
• Long-term off-line storage and disaster recovery workflows

Key specifications

• Model: Quantum TC-L82AN-BR
• Supported media: LTO-8, LTO-7
• Compressed capacity: up to 30,000 GB (30 TB)
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS), 6 Gbit/s
• Transfer rate (native/compressed): up to 750 MB/s native; backup rate up to 2700 GB/h (compressed)
• Encryption: Hardware AES 256-bit
• WORM capability: Yes
• Weight: 1.62 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Install the internal or external SAS-connected unit into a server, rack or tabletop location according to the Quantum installation instructions. Insert compatible LTO-8 or LTO-7 cartridges and configure backup software to recognise the SAS device. Enable hardware AES 256-bit encryption and WORM features in your backup application or drive settings where required for data protection and regulatory compliance.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, use Quantum-certified media and follow the included maintenance guidelines; perform periodic cleaning with the supplied cleaning cartridge and verify encryption keys and WORM settings during backup policy setup.