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IBM 45E9083 LTO-5 Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Tape Drive for TS3500
- LTO-5 technology
- 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface
- Designed for IBM TS3500 tape library
- 1.5TB native storage capacity
- 3TB compressed storage capacity
- High-speed data transfer for enterprise backup
- Robust data protection and archiving
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Product Overview
The IBM 45E9083 is an LTO-5 Fibre Channel tape drive designed for the IBM TS3500 tape library. It offers a high-performance solution for data backup and archiving, featuring 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity and a native capacity of 1.5TB.
Technical Information
| Capacity (Native) | 1.5TB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 3TB |
| Interface | 8Gb/s Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Technology | LTO-5 |
| Form Factor | Internal Tape Drive (for library integration) |
| Compatibility | IBM TS3500 Tape Library |
Product Description
The IBM 45E9083 is a cutting-edge LTO-5 tape drive engineered to deliver superior performance and capacity for enterprise data backup and archiving. This drive is specifically designed for integration into the IBM TS3500 tape library, providing a high-density storage solution. With its 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, it ensures rapid data transfer rates, significantly reducing backup windows and enhancing operational efficiency. Leveraging the LTO-5 standard, the 45E9083 offers a substantial native storage capacity of 1.5TB, which can be expanded to an impressive 3TB when utilizing hardware compression. This makes it an ideal choice for organizations managing vast amounts of data and requiring a reliable, scalable solution for long-term retention and disaster recovery. The drive's Fibre Channel connectivity provides a robust and high-bandwidth connection, essential for high-performance computing environments and large-scale data centers. Its inclusion in the TS3500 library further enhances its utility by enabling automated tape management and high-density storage configurations. The IBM 45E9083 represents a commitment to advanced data protection, ensuring the security and accessibility of critical business information.
