Quantum TC-L52AN-EZ Black 3TB Internal 6Gb/s SAS Interface LTO Ultrium 5 Half Height Tape Drive w/ SAS HBA Card

Pros: Haven't been able to use it yet.

Cons: Pictures show that this product is bundled with Symantec Backup Exec 2010, after trying to trace the missing software Quantum informed me that as of 4/1/2012 this bundle pack no longer includes the Symantec software.

Other Thoughts: Quantum is offering a LTFS software that would mount the drive in windows and give it a drive letter. About to test that feature, and to back up using our older Symantec software that supports LTO-3 but not LTO-5.

Pros: There isn't a tape that can hold more data than the Ultrium LTO 5 Tape. 1.5TB UNCOMPRESSED! Nice!

If you need an SAS 6Gb/s controller; this kit includes an LSI SAS PCI-ex 8 controller and SAS cable. The card comes with a bracket so that it can also fit in Half Height Case PCI-ex Expansion Slots.

Fits in a Standard Size 5.25 inch drive bay.

Cons: These are just some of my nit picks. If you are ordering this Tape System you are more than likely not a rookie at installing hardware and can probably figure it out anyway.

There is no driver CD\DVD's included for the LSI SAS 9211-4i HBA card "OR" the Quantum LTO 5 Tape Drive. Windows Update will install "A" driver for the LTO Tape Drive after you install the LSI driver, but I wouldn't recommend any Windows Update Drivers as they always seem to be outdated and cause more problems than they solve.

You have to jump through multiple hoops just too fully install all the Software and Drivers. Registration of the Symantec Backup Exec 2010 software is required for you to receive the "Installation Serial" by email. The email is immediately sent after the registration process though.

Other Thoughts: LSI SAS 9211-4i HBA SAS Controller Drivers:

http://www.lsi.com/channel/products/storagecomponents/Pages/LSISAS9211-4i.aspx

Quantum LTO 5 Half High Tape Drive Drivers:

http://www.quantum.com/ServiceandSupport/SoftwareandDocumentationDownloads/LTO-5HH/Index.aspx

Symantec Backup Exec Registration to Receive "your" Serial:

http://prodreg.quantum.treehousei.com/login.aspx