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95P5042 - IBM LTO4 FH Fiber Channel Loader Bare Tape Drive
- LTO-4 Ultrium technology
- Full-height (FH) form factor
- Fiber Channel interface for high-speed connectivity
- Native storage capacity of 800GB
- Compressed storage capacity of 1.6TB
- Native data transfer rate of 120 MB/s
- Compressed data transfer rate of 240 MB/s
- Designed for reliable data backup and archiving
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Key specifications
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- LTO-4 Ultrium
- Form Factor
- Full-Height (FH)
- Interface
- Fiber Channel
- Native Capacity
- 800 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 1.6 TB
- Native Transfer Rate
- 120 MB/s
Product details
The IBM LTO4 FH Fiber Channel Loader Bare Tape Drive is a high-capacity data storage solution designed for enterprise environments. It utilizes Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology to provide reliable and cost-effective backup and archiving.
Technical Information
| Technology | LTO-4 Ultrium |
| Form Factor | Full-Height (FH) |
| Interface | Fiber Channel |
| Native Capacity | 800 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 1.6 TB |
| Native Transfer Rate | 120 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | 240 MB/s |
Description
The IBM LTO4 FH Fiber Channel Loader Bare Tape Drive represents a significant advancement in enterprise data storage, offering robust performance and capacity for critical backup and archiving needs. Based on the LTO-4 Ultrium standard, this tape drive provides a native storage capacity of 800GB, which can be expanded to 1.6TB when using data compression. This substantial capacity makes it suitable for consolidating large volumes of data from servers and workstations, reducing the number of tapes required and simplifying media management. The drive features a Fiber Channel interface, a high-speed connectivity option commonly found in Storage Area Networks (SANs). This interface ensures rapid data transfer rates, with a native speed of 120 MB/s and a compressed speed of up to 240 MB/s. The high transfer rates significantly reduce backup windows, allowing IT departments to complete data protection tasks more efficiently and minimize downtime. The full-height form factor is standard for enterprise-grade tape drives, designed for integration into dedicated tape libraries or servers. As a bare tape drive, it is intended for integration into a larger system, such as an automated tape library or a custom server configuration. The reliability of LTO technology, combined with IBM's engineering, makes this drive a dependable choice for long-term data retention and disaster recovery strategies. Its compatibility with LTO-4 media ensures a secure and cost-effective solution for safeguarding valuable business information against data loss.
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