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IBM 35P2222 LTO-6 Ultrium SAS Half Height Tape Drive
- 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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Product Overview
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 |
Product 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.
