IBM 35P2222 LTO-6 Ultrium SAS Half Height Tape Drive

SKU 35P2222

Brand IBM

LTO-6 Ultrium technology
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface
Half-Height (HH) form factor
Native capacity: 2.5TB
Compressed capacity: 6.25TB (using 2.5:1 compression)
Data transfer rate (native): Up to 160 MB/s
Data transfer rate (compressed): Up to 400 MB/s
WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) capability
AES-256 data encryption support
Designed for various IBM and compatible tape libraries/servers

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Key specifications

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Technology: LTO-6 Ultrium
Interface: SAS
Form Factor: Half-Height (HH)
Native Capacity: 2.5TB
Compressed Capacity: 6.25TB
Native Transfer Rate: 160 MB/s

Product details

The IBM 35P2222 is a Half-Height LTO-6 Ultrium SAS Tape Drive designed for enterprise data storage and archiving. It offers high capacity, fast transfer rates, and robust data protection features.

Technical Information

Technology	LTO-6 Ultrium
Interface	SAS
Form Factor	Half-Height (HH)
Native Capacity	2.5TB

Additional Specifications

Compressed Capacity	6.25TB
Native Transfer Rate	160 MB/s
Encryption	AES-256

Description

The IBM 35P2222 is a high-performance Half-Height LTO-6 Ultrium SAS tape drive, representing a significant advancement in data storage and archiving technology. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of enterprise environments for reliable, high-capacity, and secure data backup and long-term retention. The drive utilizes the latest LTO-6 specifications to deliver exceptional performance and storage density. With a native capacity of 2.5TB per tape cartridge, which can be expanded to 6.25TB when using the specified 2.5:1 compression ratio, the 35P2222 offers substantial storage capabilities for large volumes of data. The SAS interface ensures a fast and stable connection, enabling native data transfer speeds of up to 160 MB/s, and accelerated speeds of up to 400 MB/s under compressed conditions. This makes it highly efficient for backing up large datasets within tight backup windows. Security and compliance are key features of the IBM 35P2222. It includes built-in hardware encryption using AES-256, which protects sensitive data from unauthorized access. Additionally, the drive supports WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) media, providing an immutable storage option crucial for regulatory compliance and data integrity. This tape drive is compatible with a wide range of IBM tape libraries and servers, as well as third-party systems that support LTO-6 SAS HH drives, making it a versatile solution for enterprise data protection.

Condition: Refurbished