Dell ML3

Dell EMC ML3 Tape Library Dell EMC ML3E Tape Expansion	PowerVault TL1000 Tape Autoloader
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)	Entry-level tape automation for large servers or small workgroups

LTO-7, LTO-8 (half-eight SAS and FC, full- height FC) LTO-9 (half-height SAS and FC, full-height SAS and FC)	LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9 (all half-height)
Jusqu'à 3 per 3U (half-height)	1 (half-height)
40 (ML3); 40 (ML3E) Maximum of 280 with six expansion modules	9
5	1
3tu	1tu
Tabletop or rackmount
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	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
ML3: Up to 720TB ML3E: Up to 720TB Maximum of 5040TB (base and six expansion)	Up to 162TB
LTO-7: 300MB/s, 1080GB/hr LTO-8: 300MB/s, 1080GB/hr (half-height) LTO-8: 360MB/s, 1296GB/hr (pleine hauteur) LTO-9: 300MB/s, 1080GB/hr (half-height) LTO-9: 400MB/s, 1440GB/hr (pleine hauteur)	LTO-7: 300MB/s, 1080GB/hr LTO-8: 300MB/s, 1080GB/hr LTO-9: 300MB/s, 1080GB/hr
6Go SAS (LTO-7, LTO-8), 12Go SAS (LTO-9), 8Gb FC	6Go SAS (LTO-7, LTO-8), 12Go SAS (LTO-9)
For tape backup software, refer to the vendor site for support.
Activation license included standard Support for host Application Managed Encryption (AME) and Library Managed Encryption (LME)	Available on PowerVault TL1000 configured with LTO-6 and later generations (available at point of sale only for the TL1000)
Limited Warranty3, 30-Day Getting Started Phone Support4, E-support, and Next Business Day On-Site Service5