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IBM 3576-8442 LTO7 FC TAPE DRIVE
- Type: LTO-7 Tape Drive
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Capacity: Up to 6TB native / 15TB compressed
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 300 MB/s native / 750 MB/s compressed
- Designed for enterprise-level data backup and archiving
- High reliability and long-term data retention
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Key specifications
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- Tape Drive
- Generation
- LTO-7
- Interface
- Fibre Channel (FC)
- Native Capacity
- 6TB
- Compressed Capacity
- 15TB
- Native Transfer Rate
- 300 MB/s
Product details
The IBM 3576-8442 is an LTO-7 Fibre Channel Tape Drive. It is designed for high-capacity data archiving and backup, offering robust performance and reliability for enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Drive |
| Generation | LTO-7 |
| Interface | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Native Capacity | 6TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 15TB |
Additional Specifications
| Native Transfer Rate | 300 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | 750 MB/s |
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 3576-8442 |
Description
The IBM 3576-8442 represents a robust solution for enterprise data protection, specifically designed as an LTO-7 (Linear Tape-Open 7th Generation) tape drive. This drive utilizes a Fibre Channel (FC) interface, which is a high-speed networking technology commonly employed in storage area networks (SANs) for its reliability and performance. The FC interface ensures efficient data transfer between the tape drive and the host system, making it suitable for demanding backup and archiving tasks. With a native storage capacity of up to 6TB per cartridge, and a compressed capacity of up to 15TB (assuming a 2.5:1 compression ratio), the LTO-7 technology offers substantial storage density. This allows organizations to store vast amounts of data cost-effectively and with a reduced physical footprint. The native data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s, and a compressed rate of up to 750 MB/s, ensures that backup and restore operations can be completed within acceptable timeframes, even for large datasets. This tape drive is engineered for reliability and long-term data retention, making it an ideal choice for archiving critical business data, compliance records, and for disaster recovery strategies. Its robust design and adherence to LTO standards ensure compatibility and longevity, providing a secure and dependable method for safeguarding valuable information against data loss.
Condition: Refurbished
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