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IBM 3583-8101 3583 LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Cartridge Data Cartridge
- LTO Ultrium 2 technology
- Native capacity: 200GB
- Compressed capacity: 400GB
- Designed for IBM 3583 tape drives
- Durable construction for repeated use
- Ideal for backup and archival purposes
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Media Type
- LTO Ultrium 2
- Native Capacity
- 200 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 400 GB
- Drive Compatibility
- LTO-2 drives
Product details
The IBM 3583-8101 is an LTO Ultrium 2 data cartridge, designed for high-capacity data storage and backup applications. It offers a native storage capacity of up to 200GB, with a compressed capacity of up to 400GB. This cartridge is built for reliability and durability in enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Media Type | LTO Ultrium 2 |
| Native Capacity | 200 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 400 GB |
| Drive Compatibility | LTO-2 drives |
Description
The IBM 3583-8101 represents a significant advancement in magnetic tape storage technology, specifically within the LTO Ultrium 2 generation. This data cartridge is engineered to provide a substantial storage capacity, capable of holding up to 200GB of data in its native format, and an impressive 400GB when employing standard data compression techniques. This makes it an exceptionally cost-effective solution for organizations needing to manage large volumes of data for backup, disaster recovery, and long-term archival. Built with the rigorous demands of enterprise data centers in mind, the 3583-8101 cartridge features a robust physical design. Its construction is optimized to withstand the stresses of frequent loading and unloading into tape drives, as well as the environmental conditions typically found in data storage facilities. The media itself is formulated for high data integrity and longevity, ensuring that stored information remains accessible and uncorrupted over extended periods, often measured in decades for archival purposes. Compatibility is a key feature of the IBM 3583-8101, as it is designed to work seamlessly with LTO Ultrium 2 tape drives, including those found in the IBM 3583 tape library system. This ensures reliable read and write operations, maximizing the performance and efficiency of your backup and retrieval processes. By choosing IBM LTO Ultrium 2 cartridges, businesses can leverage a proven and trusted technology for their critical data protection strategies.
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