Lenovo ThinkSystem Storage drive RDX cartridge RDX 0 GB

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At £304.42 ex‑VAT for a “Lenovo ThinkSystem Storage drive RDX cartridge”, this is one of those buys that makes sense only if you already live inside the RDX ecosystem. RDX is typically chosen for small-to-midsize backup workflows where you want something more modern and quick than traditional tape, without going full enterprise library. If your environment already uses RDX cartridges (and your backup software is set up for it), adding capacity/media or replacing a failed unit can be a tidy, low-disruption way to keep restores and offsite backups going.

Where I’d be cautious: you don’t really want to “start RDX” purely because of price. If you’re not already committed to RDX, you may end up paying more in the long run due to lock-in to the cartridges/drive type and the need to validate everything with your backup tooling. Also, the “RDX 0 GB” wording looks odd—either it’s not actually the cartridge capacity you think it is, or it’s just a listing quirk—so I’d confirm what you’re actually getting. Bottom line: buy it if it’s a direct replacement/needed add-on for an existing Lenovo RDX setup; don’t buy it if you’re evaluating backup options from scratch or if the listing details don’t clearly match the media you require.