59H3536 - IBM 4 / 8GB DDS-2 DAT SCSI 50-Pin 5.25-inch Tape Drive for RS6000 Server

SKU 59H3536

Brand IBM

Capacity: 4GB Native / 8GB Compressed
Technology: DDS-2 DAT (Digital Audio Tape)
Interface: SCSI
Connector: 50-Pin Centronics
Form Factor: 5.25-Inch Half-Height
Compatibility: IBM RS/6000 Servers

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Tape Drive
Capacity (Native): 4 GB
Capacity (Compressed): 8 GB
Interface: SCSI
Connector: 50-Pin
Form Factor: 5.25-Inch HH

Product details

The IBM 59H3536 is a 4/8GB DDS-2 DAT SCSI tape drive with a 50-pin connector, designed for RS/6000 servers. This 5.25-inch drive provides reliable backup and archival capabilities.

Technical Information

Product Type	Tape Drive
Capacity (Native)	4 GB
Capacity (Compressed)	8 GB

Additional Specifications

Interface	SCSI
Connector	50-Pin
Form Factor	5.25-Inch HH

Description

This IBM 59H3536 tape drive is an internal backup solution designed for the IBM RS/6000 server line. It utilizes DDS-2 DAT technology, offering a native storage capacity of 4GB, which can be expanded to 8GB when using data compression techniques. This makes it suitable for backing up moderate amounts of data for small to medium-sized businesses. The drive connects via a SCSI interface, a standard for high-performance data transfer in enterprise environments, ensuring reliable and efficient data read/write operations. The 50-pin connector is typical for SCSI devices of this era, providing a secure connection for the data cable. With its 5.25-inch half-height form factor, the drive is designed to be installed in standard server drive bays. It provides a cost-effective and reliable method for data archiving and disaster recovery, ensuring that critical business data can be restored in the event of hardware failure or data loss.

Condition: Refurbished