46X4804 - IBM 1600/3200GB SAS LTO-5 Half Height Tape Drive

SKU 1600/3200GB

Brand IBM

LTO-5 Half-Height Tape Drive
SAS Interface
1600GB Native Capacity
3200GB Compressed Capacity
Supports LTO-5 media
Backward compatible with LTO-4
Designed for enterprise environments
Reliable data backup and archiving

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Key specifications

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Brand: IBM
Part Number: 46X4804
Drive Type: LTO-5 Tape Drive
Form Factor: Half-Height
Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Native Capacity: 1.6TB (1600GB)

Product details

The IBM 46X4804 is a SAS LTO-5 half-height tape drive, offering 1600GB native capacity and up to 3200GB with compression. It is designed for enterprise data backup and archiving.

Technical Information

Brand	IBM
Part Number	46X4804
Drive Type	LTO-5 Tape Drive
Form Factor	Half-Height
Interface	SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)

Additional Specifications

Native Capacity	1.6TB (1600GB)
Compressed Capacity	3.2TB (3200GB)
Data Transfer Rate (Native)	Up to 140 MB/s
Compatibility	LTO-5, LTO-4 (Read)

Description

The IBM 46X4804 is a high-capacity, half-height SAS tape drive based on the LTO-5 (Linear Tape-Open Generation 5) standard. This drive is engineered for robust data backup, archiving, and disaster recovery in enterprise environments. It offers a substantial native storage capacity of 1.6 Terabytes (1600GB) per cartridge, which can be doubled to 3.2 Terabytes (3200GB) when utilizing hardware compression, making it highly efficient for large data volumes. Featuring a SAS interface, the drive ensures high-speed data transfer rates, typically up to 140 MB/s in native mode, allowing for rapid backups and restores. The LTO-5 technology also provides backward read compatibility with LTO-4 media, offering flexibility for organizations transitioning to newer tape formats. This drive is designed to integrate seamlessly into servers and storage arrays that support half-height SAS tape drives. As a critical component of a comprehensive data protection strategy, the IBM 46X4804 provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for long-term data retention. Its robust design and adherence to the LTO standard ensure data integrity and longevity, making it suitable for compliance requirements and safeguarding valuable business information against loss.

Condition: Refurbished