Dell PowerVault TL1000
The Dell PowerVault TL1000 is a compact 1U tape autoloader built for small-to-medium businesses and remote offices requiring automated offsite tape backups. Incorporating a single half-height LTO drive and a 9-slot removable cartridge magazine, the TL1000 provides hands-free daily backup routines, barcode label tracking, and physical air-gapped ransomware protection.
Also written as: PowerVault TL1000, Dell TL1000, TL1000 1U Autoloader
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerVault Tape |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | Jun 2014 |
| End of sale | Jan 2021 |
| End of support | Jan 2026 |
| Tape slots | 9 cartridge slots (including 1 mail/import slot) in a 1U chassis |
| Drive bays | 1 integrated half-height LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 tape drive |
| Native capacity | Up to 108TB native (270TB compressed) with LTO-8 media |
| Host interface | 6Gb/12Gb SAS or 8Gb Fibre Channel interface |
| Power supply | Single internal power supply with integrated robotic autoloader mechanism |
Generations
- Next generation: Dell PowerVault ML3
Compatible parts
Network adapters
540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
OCP adapters
540-BBHB Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Mezzanine Network Adapter
Transceivers
407-BCBF Dell 25GbE SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MMF)
Rail kits
770-BCKW Dell ReadyRails II Sliding Rails for 2U PowerEdge Servers (B6)
Check compatibility with Dell
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Dell has tested with the Dell PowerVault TL1000.
- Compatibility Dell E-Lab Navigator (storage and SAN interoperability) (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Dell Support: drivers, manuals and service tag lookup
Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used PowerVault TL1000: what to check
Test mechanical picker movement and cartridge load/unload cycles, verify barcode reader calibration, inspect LTO drive read/write head health, and check SAS/FC host connectivity.
FAQ
Can the TL1000 be managed over the network?
Yes, an integrated Remote Management Unit (RMU) provides a web browser interface for monitoring, diagnostics, and inventory.
Does the TL1000 support tape encryption?
Yes, hardware-based AES 256-bit tape encryption is natively supported by the internal LTO drive.
Buying or selling PowerVault TL1000?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell PowerVault TL1000 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27