The Dell TDSourcing (part number 09W083) is a DDS-4 disk controller/RAID card designed for IT environments requiring reliable data management. This component is suitable for businesses that need to integrate or upgrade their storage infrastructure, specifically those utilizing DDS-4 tape drives. It addresses the challenge of managing data backup and archival operations by providing the necessary interface for DDS-4 media. With a native capacity of 20 GB and a compressed capacity of 40 GB, it supports data storage requirements typical for departmental or small-to-medium enterprise backup solutions. This card is intended for IT professionals and system administrators responsible for maintaining data integrity and availability within their organizations, offering a foundational element for tape-based backup systems.
This product is a disk controller/RAID card specifically designed to support DDS-4 (Digital Data Storage-4) tape technology.
The Dell TDSourcing 09W083 offers a native storage capacity of 20 GB and a compressed capacity of 40 GB.
The product data specifies this as the Dell TDSourcing - DDS-4 - 20 GB / 40 GB, which is a disk controller/RAID card. No additional accessories are listed as included.
Given its DDS-4 technology and capacities of 20 GB native/40 GB compressed, this controller is more suited for legacy systems, departmental backups, or specific archival needs rather than modern, high-capacity data center primary storage solutions.
09W083 - Dell TDSourcing