Dell PowerVault TL2000
The Dell PowerVault TL2000 is an established 2U automated tape library supporting up to 24 tape cartridges across two removable magazines and up to two half-height LTO tape drives. Delivering dependable multi-terabyte automated archiving for departmental datacenters, the TL2000 includes barcode scanning, web-based remote management, and partitioned multi-host sharing.
Also written as: PowerVault TL2000, Dell TL2000, TL2000 2U Tape Library
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerVault Tape |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Jun 2008 |
| End of sale | Jan 2019 |
| End of support | Jan 2024 |
| Tape slots | 24 cartridge slots across two removable 12-slot magazines in 2U |
| Drive bays | Up to 2 half-height LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 tape drives |
| Native capacity | Up to 288TB native (720TB compressed) with LTO-8 media |
| Host interface | 6Gb/12Gb SAS or 8Gb Fibre Channel host interface modules |
| Power supply | Optional redundant hot-plug power supplies |
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 TL2000.
- 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 TL2000: what to check
Verify robotic transport mechanism and belt tension, test both 12-slot cartridge magazines for smooth latching, check LTO drive heads with cleaning tapes, and test RMU web access.
FAQ
Can the TL2000 run two different LTO drive generations simultaneously?
Yes, though backup software must support managing mixed media types within the library.
Does the TL2000 support hot-swapping tape drives?
Tape drive sleds can be extracted from the rear panel without unmounting the library chassis.
Buying or selling PowerVault TL2000?
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 TL2000 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27