The Seagate 70102101-001 is an internal DDS-3 DAT (Digital Data Storage) tape drive designed for enterprise backup and archival applications. Drives in this product family were widely used in servers, telecom systems, and professional workstations for automated tape-based backup and disaster recovery.
The drive supports 12GB native capacity and up to 24GB compressed capacity using DDS-3 tape cartridges. It connects through a SCSI interface, allowing integration with enterprise server hardware and backup software environments. Devices in the 7010210x series are commonly listed in enterprise hardware inventories as internal DAT backup drives used in server storage systems.
Key Features
Manufacturer: Seagate Technology
Part Number: 70102101-001
Product Type: Internal DAT Tape Drive
Tape Technology: DDS-3 (Digital Data Storage)
Native Capacity: 12GB
Compressed Capacity: 24GB
Interface: SCSI
Application: Server backup and archival storage
Use Case: Enterprise data protection and disaster recovery
Technical Specifications
Drive Type: DAT (Digital Audio Tape) backup drive
Tape Format: DDS-3 (4mm tape cartridge)
Form Factor: Internal half-height drive
Interface: SCSI (commonly 50-pin or 68-pin depending on model variant)
Installation: Internal server or workstation drive bay
Backup Capacity: 12GB native / 24GB compressed
Recording Technology: Helical scan magnetic tape
Usage: Enterprise backup and archival storage systems
Compatibility: Systems supporting SCSI tape drives and DAT backup software
