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