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Dell TL4000Dell PowerVault TL4000 LTO Tape Library 48-Slot

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What does the warranty cover?

Our warranty covers all hardware faults, but please note it doesn’t cover accidental damage or software issues. However, we’re here to help with technical support for those matters!

What is a refurbished device?

A refurbished device is a pre-owned item that has been restored to meet high-quality standards. At Reboot IT, we adhere to strict quality guidelines, ensuring that our refurbished products are not the same as used or secondhand items. We meticulously clean, test, and assess each device, replacing worn parts with high-quality components.

Unlike used items, which lack guarantees and rely solely on the seller's word regarding condition, refurbished devices come with assurance of quality and reliability.

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Description

Dell PowerVault TL4000 — 48-Slot LTO Enterprise Tape Library

The Dell PowerVault TL4000 is a 48-slot enterprise tape library designed for high-capacity backup, archival, and long-term data retention. Supporting LTO-3 through LTO-6 tape cartridges (depending on installed drives), it delivers automated robotic tape handling, SAS or Fibre Channel connectivity, and optional expansion to 96 slots — making it a proven, cost-effective backbone for enterprise backup infrastructure. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.

Key Benefits

  • 48-slot robotic library: Automates tape loading, unloading, and cataloguing — no manual intervention required for scheduled backup jobs.
  • LTO-3 to LTO-6 support: Broad LTO generation support enables use with existing LTO tape media from previous infrastructure.
  • Expandable to 96 slots: Optional Dell PowerVault TL2000 expansion module doubles capacity without replacing the base library.
  • SAS and FC interfaces: Flexible connectivity to existing SAN or direct-attached backup servers.
  • WORM support: Write Once Read Many tape cartridges supported for compliance and immutable archive requirements.
  • Low cost per TB: Tape remains the most cost-effective medium for long-term archival and offline backup vs spinning disk or cloud.

Performance in Use

In a backup infrastructure role, the TL4000 integrates with enterprise backup software platforms including Symantec Backup Exec, Veeam, IBM Spectrum Protect, and Commvault via standard SCSI tape library emulation. The robotic arm automates slot-to-drive media movement, allowing multi-TB backup jobs to run unattended through the night. A 48-slot library provides several hundred TB of native capacity with LTO-6 media, growing to over 1PB with compression on appropriate data types.

For compliance-sensitive environments, WORM tape cartridges prevent data modification or deletion after writing — a requirement for regulatory frameworks including APRA, healthcare, and legal record retention. The TL4000's offline nature means ransomware cannot encrypt tape data that has been ejected and stored off-site, making it a critical last-resort recovery option that cloud and disk backup cannot replicate.

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
Brand Dell
Model PowerVault TL4000
Slots 48 (expandable to 96 with expansion module)
Drive Bays Up to 4 LTO tape drives
LTO Support LTO-3, LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6 (drive dependent)
Interface SAS or Fibre Channel (drive dependent)
Management Web browser interface, SNMP
Form Factor 4U rackmount
Warranty 12 months (Reboot IT)

Is It Right for You?

Best For Not Ideal For
✓ Enterprises needing high-capacity automated tape backup ✗ Small businesses — the TL4000 is sized for enterprise workloads
✓ Compliance environments requiring WORM immutable archival ✗ Environments without compatible backup software (verify SCSI tape library support)
✓ Organisations seeking ransomware-resilient offline backup ✗ Sites where physical rack space is very limited (4U footprint)
✓ IT teams with existing LTO tape media infrastructure

Condition Grades

Grade Condition
A – Excellent Minimal cosmetic marks. Fully tested and functional. All functions verified by Reboot IT technicians.
B – Good Light cosmetic wear — minor scratches or scuffs. Fully tested and functional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are tape drives included?

Drive bay population varies — check the listing for installed drives. Slots are present regardless; drives are listed separately if not included.

What backup software is compatible?

The TL4000 is compatible with major enterprise backup platforms including Veeam, Veritas Backup Exec, IBM Spectrum Protect, and Commvault via standard tape library emulation.

What LTO media should I use?

Use LTO media matching your installed drive generation. LTO is backwards compatible — LTO-6 drives read LTO-5 and LTO-4 media.

Can it expand beyond 48 slots?

Yes — an optional Dell PowerVault TL2000 expansion module connects to the TL4000 to add additional slots up to 96 total.

What is the shipping cost?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.

What warranty is included?

All Reboot IT products include a 12-month warranty. If the library develops a fault, we will repair or replace it at no cost.

Reboot IT Warranty & Trust

Every item sold by Reboot IT (reboot-it.com.au) includes a 12-month warranty. Our Melbourne-based technicians professionally test and grade each unit before dispatch. Reboot IT has been refurbishing and reselling business technology since 2001, trusted by thousands of Australian businesses and individuals. Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.

Specifications
  • Brand
    Dell
  • Model
    TL4000
  • Colour
    Black
  • Warranty
    3 Month

What's in the box
  • Dell - TL4000
  • Tax invoice

Why the TL4000?

Dell PowerVault TL4000 48-slot LTO tape library delivers enterprise-grade automated backup with optical cartridge location technology, barcode scanning, and remote administration capabilities.

Dell PowerVault TL4000 LTO Tape Library 48-Slot

48-Slot Automated Backup

This 48-slot capacity library automates your backup processes to eliminate manual intervention and reduce human error risks.

Remote Administration Ready

Built-in LCD interface and remote administration capabilities let you monitor, configure, and manage all library functions from anywhere.

Optical Cartridge Precision

Advanced optical cartridge location technology ensures precise tape handling and reliable inventory management for critical data protection.

3 Month Warranty

Your refurbished Dell TL4000 comes with comprehensive 3-month warranty coverage for complete peace of mind.

48-Slot Automated Backup

This 48-slot capacity library automates your backup processes to eliminate manual intervention and reduce human error risks.

Remote Administration Ready

Built-in LCD interface and remote administration capabilities let you monitor, configure, and manage all library functions from anywhere.

Dell PowerVault TL4000 LTO Tape Library 48-Slot

Optical Cartridge Precision

Advanced optical cartridge location technology ensures precise tape handling and reliable inventory management for critical data protection.

3 Month Warranty

Your refurbished Dell TL4000 comes with comprehensive 3-month warranty coverage for complete peace of mind.

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