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IBM 3589-028 TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 3 WORM Labeled Tape
- Type: LTO Ultrium 3 WORM Tape Cartridge
- Native Capacity: 400GB
- Compressed Capacity: 800GB (with 2:1 compression)
- Feature: WORM (Write Once, Read Many)
- Designed for LTO-3 tape drives
- Secure data archiving
- Compliance-ready storage
- IBM TotalStorage reliability
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Key specifications
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- LTO Ultrium 3
- Native Capacity
- 400GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 800GB
- Feature
- WORM
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Model
- 3589-028
Product details
The IBM 3589-028 is a TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 3 WORM (Write Once, Read Many) labeled tape cartridge. It is designed for secure, long-term data archiving and compliance.
Technical Information
| Media Type | LTO Ultrium 3 |
| Native Capacity | 400GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 800GB |
Additional Specifications
| Feature | WORM |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Model | 3589-028 |
Description
The IBM 3589-028 is a TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 3 tape cartridge featuring WORM (Write Once, Read Many) technology. This cartridge offers a native storage capacity of 400GB, which can be expanded to 800GB when utilizing 2:1 data compression. The WORM functionality is crucial for applications requiring tamper-proof data storage, ensuring that once data is written, it cannot be altered or deleted, making it ideal for regulatory compliance and long-term archival needs. Designed for LTO-3 tape drives, this cartridge provides high-speed data transfer rates and robust reliability, characteristic of IBM's TotalStorage line. The LTO Ultrium 3 standard offers significant improvements in capacity and performance over previous generations, making it a powerful solution for enterprise data protection. The labeled nature of the cartridge simplifies management within tape libraries and automated systems. This WORM-enabled tape cartridge is an essential component for organizations that must adhere to strict data retention policies and compliance regulations, such as those in the financial, healthcare, or legal sectors. It provides a secure, cost-effective, and scalable method for archiving critical data, ensuring its integrity and immutability for the required retention period. The IBM 3589-028 represents a dependable choice for secure, long-term data storage.
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