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95P4778 - IBM 800 / 1600GB Ultrium LTO-4 SAS Loader Tape Drive
- Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Technology: LTO-4 Ultrium
- Native Capacity: 800 GB
- Compressed Capacity: 1.6 TB (1600 GB)
- Form Factor: Internal (for tape libraries/loaders)
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 120 MB/s native
- Features: WORM (Write Once, Read Many) support
- Manufacturer: IBM
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Product Overview
The IBM 95P4778 is an Ultrium LTO-4 SAS loader tape drive, offering a massive 800GB native capacity and 1.6TB compressed capacity. It is designed for high-density data backup and archiving in enterprise-level tape libraries.
Technical Information
| SKU | 95P4778 |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Interface Type | SAS |
| Tape Technology | LTO-4 Ultrium |
Additional Specifications
| Native Capacity | 800 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 1.6 TB |
| Form Factor | Internal Loader Drive |
Product Description
The IBM 95P4778 is a high-capacity tape drive built on the LTO-4 Ultrium standard, designed for enterprise data backup and archiving. LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is a leading open-standard tape format known for its scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The LTO-4 generation significantly increased storage density and performance, making it a powerful solution for managing large volumes of data. This drive utilizes a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which provides a high-speed, reliable, and scalable connection to servers and tape libraries. With a native capacity of 800 GB and a compressed capacity of 1.6 TB (assuming a 2:1 compression ratio), the 95P4778 is capable of handling substantial data backups efficiently, reducing the number of tapes required and lowering media costs. The native data transfer rate of up to 120 MB/s ensures that backup windows are minimized, a critical factor in enterprise environments. Designed as a 'loader' drive, it is intended for installation within automated tape libraries or autoloaders, where robotic mechanisms manage cartridge loading and unloading. This enables unattended, high-volume backup operations. LTO-4 technology also includes enhanced features such as improved encryption and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) capabilities, crucial for data security and regulatory compliance. IBM's implementation ensures robust performance and data integrity for long-term archival needs.
