IBM 38L7504 LTO7 HH SAS Internal

SKU 38L7504

Brand IBM

Type: Tape Drive
Form Factor: Internal, Half Height (HH)
Technology: LTO-7
Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Capacity: 6TB Native / 15TB Compressed (LTO-7)
Part Number: 38L7504
Brand: IBM

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Key specifications

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Drive Type: Tape Drive
Form Factor: Internal, Half Height (HH)
Technology: LTO-7
Interface: SAS
Native Capacity: 6TB
Compressed Capacity: 15TB

Product details

The IBM 38L7504 is an internal LTO-7 Half Height (HH) SAS tape drive. It is designed for high-capacity data backup and archiving, offering advanced features of the LTO-7 generation. The SAS interface ensures fast and reliable connectivity to compatible servers.

Technical Information

Drive Type	Tape Drive
Form Factor	Internal, Half Height (HH)
Technology	LTO-7
Interface	SAS

Additional Specifications

Native Capacity	6TB
Compressed Capacity	15TB
Brand	IBM

Description

The IBM 38L7504 represents a significant advancement in data storage technology, being an internal LTO-7 tape drive. LTO-7 offers a substantial native capacity of 6TB, which can be compressed to an impressive 15TB on a single cartridge. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations dealing with large volumes of data that require robust backup, disaster recovery, and long-term archival capabilities. The Half Height (HH) form factor allows it to fit into a wider range of server chassis. Connectivity is provided via a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface. SAS is known for its high performance, reliability, and scalability, making it a preferred choice for enterprise storage solutions. The SAS interface ensures efficient data transfer rates, crucial for minimizing backup times and maximizing the throughput of the LTO-7 drive. This ensures that data can be written to and read from the tape media quickly and reliably. As part of the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) program, LTO-7 drives are designed with backward compatibility in mind, typically allowing read access to LTO-6 and write/read access to LTO-7 media. The IBM 38L7504 is engineered for demanding environments, providing a secure, durable, and cost-effective method for data retention and protection. Its advanced features contribute to its suitability for modern data center operations.

Condition: Refurbished