11P0993 - IBM 7060 43823 4MM DAT Tape Drive (S390)

SKU 7060

Brand IBM

Type: DAT Tape Drive
Form Factor: Internal (for S/390)
Compatibility: IBM S/390
Media Type: 4mm DAT
Purpose: Data Backup and Archiving
Manufacturer: IBM
Specific model designation: 43823

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Key specifications

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Type: DAT Tape Drive
Compatibility: IBM S/390
Media Type: 4mm DAT
Manufacturer: IBM
Model Component: 43823

Product details

The IBM 7060 (part of 43823) is a 4mm DAT tape drive designed for S/390 mainframe systems. It provides a solution for data backup and archiving within the IBM mainframe environment.

Technical Information

Type	DAT Tape Drive
Compatibility	IBM S/390
Media Type	4mm DAT

Additional Specifications

Manufacturer	IBM
Model Component	43823

Description

The IBM 7060, identified with the component number 43823, is a 4mm DAT (Digital Audio Tape) tape drive specifically engineered for integration into IBM S/390 mainframe environments. This drive serves the critical function of data backup and archiving, a fundamental requirement for maintaining business continuity and data integrity within large-scale enterprise computing systems. The use of DAT technology, specifically 4mm cartridges, provided a reliable and relatively high-density storage medium for its time. For mainframe systems like the S/390, such drives were essential for offloading transaction data, creating system backups, and archiving historical information in compliance with regulatory requirements. This tape drive represents a specialized solution tailored to the unique architecture and operational demands of IBM's S/390 platform. Its inclusion within the mainframe ecosystem underscores the importance of robust, dedicated backup solutions for mission-critical applications and data housed on these powerful computing systems.

Condition: Refurbished