The Seagate 70102104-003 is an enterprise DDS-3 DAT (Digital Audio Tape) internal tape drive designed for server backup and long-term data archiving. Tape drives of this class were widely used in enterprise servers, telecom systems, and workstation environments for reliable offline data protection and disaster recovery.
This drive supports 12GB native capacity and up to 24GB compressed capacity using DDS-3 tape media. It connects through a SCSI interface, which was commonly deployed in enterprise storage systems for high-reliability backup operations. The unit is typically installed internally in server chassis and is used for scheduled backups, system recovery, and archival storage.
Key Features
Manufacturer: Seagate Technology
Part Number: 70102104-003
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 systems
Use Case: Enterprise data protection and tape-based backup
Technical Specifications
Drive Type: DAT (Digital Audio Tape) backup drive
Tape Format: DDS-3
Form Factor: Half-Height internal drive
Interface: SCSI
Installation: Internal server or workstation drive bay
Backup Capacity: 12GB native / 24GB compressed
Usage: Enterprise backup and archival storage
Compatibility: Systems supporting SCSI tape drives
Typical Deployment: Servers, telecom systems
