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59H3481 - IBM FC6142 4/10GB 4mm DDS-2 RS/6000 SCSI/SE Internal Tape Drive
- Capacity: 4GB native / 10GB compressed
- Interface: SCSI/SE (Single-Ended)
- Form Factor: Internal
- Technology: DDS-2 (Digital Data Storage 2)
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 1.5 MB/s native
- Designed for backup and restore operations in RS/6000 environments.
- Features hardware compression for increased storage efficiency.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity (Native)
- 4 GB
- Capacity (Compressed)
- 10 GB
- Interface Type
- SCSI/SE
- Form Factor
- Internal
- Drive Technology
- DDS-2
- Brand
- IBM
Product details
The IBM FC6142 (part number 59H3481) is a 4mm DDS-2 internal tape drive with a capacity of 4GB native and 10GB compressed. It utilizes a SCSI/SE interface and is designed for RS/6000 systems.
Technical Information
| Capacity (Native) | 4 GB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 10 GB |
| Interface Type | SCSI/SE |
| Form Factor | Internal |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Technology | DDS-2 |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 59H3481 |
Description
The IBM FC6142, identified by part number 59H3481, is an internal tape drive specifically designed for the RS/6000 server platform. It employs the DDS-2 (Digital Data Storage 2) technology, offering a native storage capacity of 4GB, which can be expanded to 10GB when utilizing hardware compression. This makes it suitable for backing up smaller to medium-sized datasets common in departmental or workgroup environments. The drive connects via a SCSI/SE (Single-Ended) interface, a standard for many older server systems, ensuring compatibility with compatible RS/6000 models. The internal form factor allows for direct installation within the server chassis, simplifying integration and reducing the need for external enclosures. Its data transfer rate is modest, typically around 1.5 MB/s, which is adequate for its intended capacity and application. This IBM tape drive serves as a reliable solution for routine backup and restore operations, providing a cost-effective method for data protection and disaster recovery for systems that utilize the RS/6000 architecture. It represents a generation of tape technology focused on providing accessible and dependable storage for critical business data.
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