The Seagate STD124000N is a DDS-3 DAT (Digital Data Storage) internal tape drive designed for enterprise backup and archival storage systems. This drive was part of Seagate’s Scorpion 24 DDS-3 series, providing higher capacity and improved backup speeds compared to earlier DDS-2 drives.
The device stores 12GB native data or up to 24GB with hardware compression using DDS-3 tape cartridges. It connects through a SCSI interface and is typically installed inside server systems for automated backup and disaster recovery operations.
The drive is backward compatible with DDS-2 and DDS-1 media, allowing organizations to read older backup tapes while upgrading to higher-capacity DDS-3 storage.
Key Features
Manufacturer: Seagate Technology
Part Number: STD124000N
Product Type: Internal DAT Tape Drive
Tape Technology: DDS-3 (Digital Data Storage)
Native Capacity: 12GB
Compressed Capacity: 24GB
Interface: SCSI
Application: Enterprise server backup and data archiving
Use Case: Automated backup, disaster recovery, and tape storage systems
Technical Specifications
Drive Type: DAT (Digital Audio Tape) backup drive
Tape Format: DDS-3 (4mm DAT cartridge)
Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal half-height drive
Interface: SCSI
Installation: Internal server or workstation drive bay
Native Transfer Rate: ~1.1 MB/s
Compressed Transfer Rate: ~2.2 MB/s
Burst Transfer Rate: Up to 10 MB/s (SCSI synchronous)
Average Access Time: ~20 seconds
Compatibility: Reads and writes DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS-DC, and DDS media
