Compaq 215487-B21 50GB (Native)/100GB (Compressed) AIT Hot-Swap Carbon Tape Drive

Product Description

The Compaq 215487-B21 is an internal tape drive that leverages AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) technology, a high-density tape format developed by Sony. This drive offers a significant storage capacity, with a native 50GB and a compressed capacity of up to 100GB per cartridge, making it suitable for backing up substantial datasets from servers and enterprise systems. The AIT technology incorporates features like a memory chip on the tape cartridge for faster access to file indexes and improved reliability. Designed for server environments, this drive features hot-swap capabilities. This allows the tape drive to be removed and replaced without shutting down the server, which is crucial for maintaining high availability and minimizing downtime during maintenance or media replacement. The internal form factor ensures it can be integrated directly into standard server drive bays, providing a compact and efficient backup solution. While the specific SCSI interface type (e.g., Ultra320, LVD) isn't explicitly stated in the title, AIT drives of this era typically used robust SCSI interfaces to ensure high data transfer rates necessary for efficient backups and restores. The 215487-B21 represents a reliable and high-capacity solution for data protection and long-term archival needs in environments where hot-swappable internal tape drives are required.