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IBM 3581-8001 3581 LTO Ultrium 1 Tape cartridge Data Cartridge
- LTO Ultrium 1 technology
- Designed for high-capacity data storage and archiving
- Ensures reliable data backup and disaster recovery
- Compatible with LTO Ultrium 1 tape drives
- Offers a cost-effective storage medium
- Durable construction for long-term data preservation
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Product Overview
The IBM 3581-8001 is an LTO Ultrium 1 data cartridge, designed for reliable and high-capacity data storage and archiving. It is a crucial component for tape backup and disaster recovery solutions, offering a cost-effective way to store large volumes of data.
Technical Information
| Media Type | LTO Ultrium 1 Data Cartridge |
| Capacity | 100 GB (Native), 200 GB (Compressed) |
| Brand | IBM |
Additional Specifications
| Model | 3581-8001 |
| Interface | Tape |
| Format | LTO Ultrium 1 |
Product Description
The IBM 3581-8001 LTO Ultrium 1 tape cartridge represents a foundational technology in enterprise data backup and archiving. As an LTO Ultrium 1 (Generation 1) media, it provides a significant storage capacity for its time, enabling organizations to back up substantial amounts of data efficiently. This generation of LTO technology was designed to offer a balance between capacity, performance, and cost, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to implement reliable data protection strategies without incurring excessive expenses. These cartridges are built with robust materials and advanced magnetic tape technology to ensure data integrity over extended periods. The LTO Ultrium format is known for its adherence to strict standards, ensuring interoperability between different manufacturers' drives and media, provided they are of the same generation or backward compatible. The 3581-8001 is specifically designed to work with LTO-1 tape drives, offering a native storage capacity of 100 GB and a compressed capacity of up to 200 GB, which was substantial for the era it was introduced. Utilizing tape cartridges like the IBM 3581-8001 is a cornerstone of many disaster recovery plans. Tape offers a "cold storage" solution that is less susceptible to online threats like ransomware compared to disk-based backups. Furthermore, the physical separation of tape media from the network provides an air-gapped backup, a critical defense mechanism. The IBM 3581-8001 is a reliable choice for organizations that require dependable, long-term archival storage and a secure method for safeguarding their valuable data.
