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IBM 18P6483 Total Storage AIT-3 Tape Cartridge Data
- Tape Format: AIT-3
- Capacity: 50GB (Native), 130GB (Compressed)
- Media Type: Data Cartridge
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Designed for AIT-3 tape drives
- Features Memory-in-Cassette (MIC) for faster access
- Suitable for large-scale enterprise backups and archiving
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Tape Format
- AIT-3
- Native Capacity
- 50 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 130 GB
- Form Factor
- Tape Cartridge
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Technology
- Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT)
Product details
This IBM 18P6483 is an AIT-3 (Advanced Intelligent Tape) data cartridge, a high-capacity tape media designed for enterprise backup and archiving. It utilizes Sony's AIT technology for efficient data storage.
Technical Information
| Tape Format | AIT-3 |
| Native Capacity | 50 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 130 GB |
| Form Factor | Tape Cartridge |
Additional Specifications
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Technology | Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) |
| MIC Chip | Yes |
Description
The IBM 18P6483 is an AIT-3 (Advanced Intelligent Tape) data cartridge, representing a significant step forward in tape storage technology for enterprise environments. Developed by Sony, AIT technology offers high native capacities, with the AIT-3 format capable of storing 50GB natively, which can be compressed to an impressive 130GB. This makes it an ideal solution for backing up and archiving large volumes of data, common in large organizations and data centers. A key feature of AIT cartridges, including the AIT-3, is the Memory-in-Cassette (MIC) chip. This small chip embedded within the cartridge stores metadata about the data on the tape, such as file indexes and cartridge information. This allows the tape drive to quickly locate files without having to sequentially read through the entire tape, dramatically improving search and retrieval times compared to older tape formats. This IBM-branded AIT-3 cartridge ensures compatibility and reliability with AIT-3 tape drives. It provides a robust and cost-effective method for long-term data retention, disaster recovery, and compliance requirements. The high capacity and efficient access provided by the AIT-3 technology make it a valuable asset for managing growing data storage needs in demanding IT infrastructures.
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