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IBM 3573-8147 800GB (Native)/1600GB (Compressed) LTO-4 Ultrium SAS 3Gb/s Half-Height Tape Drive for ...
- Capacity: 800GB Native / 1600GB Compressed
- Technology: LTO-4 Ultrium
- Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 3Gb/s
- Form Factor: Half-Height (HH)
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 120 MB/s native
- Features: Read/write capability for LTO-4 media
- Designed for IBM tape libraries and autoloaders
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity (Native)
- 800 GB
- Capacity (Compressed)
- 1600 GB
- Tape Technology
- LTO-4 Ultrium
- Interface
- SAS 3Gb/s
- Form Factor
- Half-Height
- Brand
- IBM
Product details
The IBM 3573-8147 is an 800GB native (1600GB compressed) LTO-4 Ultrium SAS tape drive. It is a half-height drive designed for data backup and archiving solutions, offering high capacity and reliable performance for enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Capacity (Native) | 800 GB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 1600 GB |
| Tape Technology | LTO-4 Ultrium |
| Interface | SAS 3Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Half-Height |
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 3573-8147 |
Description
The IBM 3573-8147 represents a robust data storage solution, leveraging the LTO-4 Ultrium technology to provide significant backup and archiving capabilities. With a native capacity of 800GB and a compressed capacity of up to 1600GB per cartridge, this tape drive is ideal for organizations requiring substantial data protection without frequent media changes. The SAS 3Gb/s interface ensures efficient data transfer rates, making it suitable for demanding backup windows. This half-height tape drive is designed for integration into various IBM tape libraries and autoloaders, offering a scalable and reliable infrastructure for long-term data retention. Its LTO-4 technology supports advanced features such as hardware encryption (AES-256) and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) capabilities, enhancing data security and compliance. The drive's performance is optimized for sequential data access, a characteristic that makes tape storage highly efficient for large volumes of data. As a component within a larger data protection strategy, the IBM 3573-8147 is built for durability and performance in enterprise environments. It is a cost-effective solution for safeguarding critical business information against data loss, hardware failure, or cyber threats. The drive's compatibility with LTO-4 media ensures a broad ecosystem of support and availability for consumables.
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