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IBM 35P0994 2.5TB (Native)/6.25TB (Compressed) LTO-6 SAS Half-Height Tape Drive
- LTO-6 technology support
- Native capacity: 2.5TB per tape
- Compressed capacity: 6.25TB per tape
- SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface
- Half-Height (HH) form factor
- Designed for enterprise data backup and archiving
- High data transfer rates for efficient backups
- Backward read/write compatibility with LTO-5 media
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Product Overview
The IBM 35P0994 is a Half-Height (HH) SAS Tape Drive capable of reading and writing LTO-6 (Linear Tape-Open Generation 6) media. It offers a native capacity of 2.5TB and a compressed capacity of 6.25TB per tape, making it suitable for enterprise data backup and archiving.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 35P0994 |
| Brand | IBM |
| Technology | LTO-6 |
| Interface | SAS |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Half-Height (HH) |
| Native Capacity | 2.5TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 6.25TB |
Product Description
The IBM 35P0994 is an enterprise-grade tape drive designed for robust data backup and long-term archiving. It leverages the LTO-6 standard, offering a significant storage capacity of 2.5TB natively, which can be expanded to 6.25TB when using data compression. This high capacity per cartridge makes it an efficient solution for managing large volumes of data, reducing the number of tapes required and lowering the overall cost of ownership for backup operations. Featuring a SAS interface, the drive ensures high-speed data transfer rates, enabling faster backup and restore operations. This is crucial in enterprise environments where minimizing downtime and quickly recovering data are paramount. The Half-Height (HH) form factor allows it to be easily integrated into standard server racks and tape libraries, making it a versatile choice for various data center configurations. Beyond its LTO-6 capabilities, the 35P0994 also offers backward compatibility, allowing it to read and write LTO-5 media. This ensures a degree of flexibility for organizations transitioning to newer tape technologies or managing existing LTO-5 archives. The reliability and cost-effectiveness of LTO tape technology, combined with the performance of this IBM drive, make it a solid choice for secure and scalable data protection strategies.
