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PowerEdge T310 Technical Guide      53 
   
11.3.1  Back-Up Drives (Tape) 
Tape drives are optional and connect to the planar via SATA/SCSI controller card/SAS controller card. 
IDE tape drive is no longer supported. The following tape drives are available for usage on the 
PowerEdge T710: 
•  Internal SATA, SCSI, and SAS drives 
•  External SCSI and SAS drives 
If the tape drive is not ordered with the system, a blank is installed in its place. 
The PowerEdge T310 supports a number of internal tape backup options, plus the RD1000 disk backup 
unit. Only half-height backup options are supported.