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8191044 - IBM 5/10GB 8mm 8205 SCSI/se Internal HH Tape Drive for Rs/6000
- Capacity: Varies by tape media (typically 5GB native / 10GB compressed)
- Interface: SCSI/se
- Form Factor: Internal Half-Height (HH)
- Tape Technology: 8mm
- Designed for IBM RS/6000 servers
- Native Transfer Rate: 5GB/s
- Compressed Transfer Rate: 10GB/s
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 5GB Native / 10GB Compressed
- Interface
- SCSI/se
- Form Factor
- Internal HH
- Tape Technology
- 8mm
- Brand
- IBM
- Model
- 8205
Product details
The IBM 5/10GB 8mm 8205 SCSI/se Internal HH Tape Drive is designed for the RS/6000 server platform. It offers data transfer speeds of 5GB/s (native) and 10GB/s (compressed) using 8mm tape technology.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 5GB Native / 10GB Compressed |
| Interface | SCSI/se |
| Form Factor | Internal HH |
Additional Specifications
| Tape Technology | 8mm |
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 8205 |
Description
This IBM 8mm tape drive, model 8205, is an internal, half-height (HH) unit specifically designed for integration into IBM RS/6000 server systems. It utilizes 8mm tape cartridges to provide a reliable solution for data backup and archival purposes. The drive supports both native and compressed data transfer rates, offering 5GB/s natively and up to 10GB/s when compression is enabled, making it efficient for its era. The SCSI/se interface ensures compatibility with the RS/6000 architecture, providing a stable connection for data transfer. This drive was a common choice for businesses needing to back up critical data from their AIX-based servers, ensuring data recovery capabilities in case of hardware failure or data corruption. The 8mm tape format offered a good balance of capacity and cost-effectiveness for mid-range server environments. While 8mm tape technology is now considered legacy, drives like the IBM 8205 were instrumental in data protection strategies for many organizations. Its internal form factor allowed for seamless integration within the server chassis, and its half-height design made it compatible with a wide range of drive bays. This tape drive represents a piece of IBM's history in providing robust storage solutions for its server platforms.
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