IBM 3573-8248 1.5 (Native)/3TB (Compressed) LTO-5 Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Half-Height Tape Drive with tr...

SKU 3573-8248

Brand IBM

Capacity: 1.5TB Native / 3.0TB Compressed (LTO-5)
Interface: Fibre Channel 8Gb/s
Form Factor: Half-Height (FH)
Technology: LTO-5 Ultrium
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 140 MB/s native
Backward Read Compatibility: LTO-4
Designed for IBM tape libraries and autoloaders

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Key specifications

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Capacity (Native): 1.5 TB
Capacity (Compressed): 3.0 TB
Tape Technology: LTO-5 Ultrium
Interface: Fibre Channel 8Gb/s
Form Factor: Half-Height
Brand: IBM

Product details

The IBM 3573-8248 is a 1.5TB native (3TB compressed) LTO-5 Fibre Channel tape drive. This half-height drive offers high-speed data transfer with an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, suitable for enterprise backup and archiving.

Technical Information

Capacity (Native)	1.5 TB
Capacity (Compressed)	3.0 TB
Tape Technology	LTO-5 Ultrium
Interface	Fibre Channel 8Gb/s

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	Half-Height
Brand	IBM
Part Number	3573-8248

Description

The IBM 3573-8248 is a high-performance, high-capacity tape drive that utilizes LTO-5 Ultrium technology to deliver robust data backup and archiving capabilities. It offers a native storage capacity of 1.5TB per cartridge, which can be expanded to 3TB when employing data compression. This substantial capacity is crucial for enterprises managing large datasets and requiring efficient, cost-effective long-term data retention solutions. The drive is equipped with an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, providing a high-bandwidth connection essential for rapid data transfer. This allows for faster backup and restore operations, helping organizations meet stringent Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs). The half-height form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of IBM tape libraries and autoloaders, facilitating seamless integration into existing infrastructure or new deployments. Adhering to the LTO-5 standard, the 3573-8248 drive supports advanced features such as hardware encryption for enhanced data security and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) capabilities for regulatory compliance. It also offers backward read compatibility with LTO-4 media, allowing access to older data archives. This drive is engineered for reliability and performance, making it a dependable choice for critical data protection needs in demanding enterprise environments.

Condition: Refurbished