IBM 3573-8447 6TB/15TBLTO-7 5.25-Inch Tape Drive
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- Native Capacity: 6TB
- Compressed Capacity: 15TB
- Interface: SAS (assumed for LTO-7)
- Designed for high-capacity data backup and archival
- Backward compatibility with LTO-6 media
Key specifications
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- 3573-8447
- Technology
- LTO-7 Ultrium
- Native Capacity
- 6 TB
- Compressed Capacity
- 15 TB
- Form Factor
- 5.25-inch Tape Drive
- Interface
- SAS (typical for LTO-7)
Product details
The IBM 3573-8447 is a 5.25-inch tape drive supporting LTO-7 Ultrium technology, offering a massive native capacity of 6TB and a compressed capacity of 15TB. It is designed for high-density data backup and archival.
Specifications
- Model
- 3573-8447
- Technology
- LTO-7 Ultrium
- Native Capacity
- 6 TB
- Compressed Capacity
- 15 TB
- Form Factor
- 5.25-inch Tape Drive
- Interface
- SAS (typical for LTO-7)
- Data Transfer Rate (Native)
- Up to 300 MB/s
- Data Transfer Rate (Compressed)
- Up to 750 MB/s
Description
The IBM 3573-8447 is a high-capacity tape drive that utilizes the LTO-7 Ultrium standard, representing a significant advancement in data storage density and performance. This drive is designed for environments that require robust and scalable solutions for backing up and archiving large volumes of data, such as enterprise data centers, research institutions, and media production houses. With a native capacity of 6TB and a compressed capacity of 15TB per LTO-7 cartridge, this drive offers exceptional storage efficiency. This allows organizations to store vast amounts of information on a minimal number of media, leading to reduced costs associated with media acquisition, storage space, and management. The LTO-7 standard also provides impressive data transfer rates, enabling faster backup operations and quicker data retrieval, which is crucial for business continuity and disaster recovery. The 5.25-inch form factor indicates its integration into larger tape library systems or standalone enclosures. The drive typically employs a SAS interface for high-speed and reliable connectivity. Furthermore, LTO-7 drives maintain backward compatibility, allowing them to read and write to LTO-6 media, and read LTO-5 media, ensuring a degree of investment protection for existing tape libraries. The IBM 3573-8447 is a powerful tool for long-term data retention, compliance, and safeguarding critical information.
Condition: Refurbished
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