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IBM 46X2400 LTO-5 Fibre Channel Half-Height Tape Library Drive
- Drive Type: Tape Library Drive
- Form Factor: Half-Height (HH)
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Media Type: LTO-5 Ultrium
- Capacity (Native): Up to 625GB per tape
- Capacity (Compressed): Up to 1.25TB per tape
- Transfer Rate (Native): Up to 140 MB/s
- Transfer Rate (Compressed): Up to 280 MB/s
- Application: Enterprise backup, archiving, data retention
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Product Overview
The IBM 46X2400 is a half-height Fibre Channel tape library drive for LTO-5 media. It provides high-speed data transfer and reliable backup and archiving capabilities for enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Part Number | 46X2400 |
| Drive Type | Tape Library Drive |
| Form Factor | Half-Height (HH) |
| Interface | Fibre Channel (FC) |
Additional Specifications
| Media Compatibility | LTO-5 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 625GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 1.25TB |
Product Description
The IBM 46X2400 is a high-performance LTO-5 Ultrium tape drive designed for integration into tape libraries. Its half-height (HH) form factor allows for greater density within library systems, enabling more storage capacity in a smaller footprint. The drive utilizes a Fibre Channel (FC) interface, providing high-speed, reliable connectivity essential for enterprise backup and archiving operations. As an LTO-5 drive, it is capable of reading LTO-4 tapes and writing to LTO-5 tapes. The native capacity for LTO-5 media is 625GB, which can be compressed to 1.25TB, offering significant storage efficiency. Native data transfer rates reach up to 140 MB/s, accelerating backup windows and data retrieval processes. When data compression is enabled, the transfer rate can increase to approximately 280 MB/s. This drive is a crucial component for organizations that rely on tape storage for large-scale data backup, disaster recovery, and long-term archiving. The Fibre Channel interface ensures low latency and high throughput, making it suitable for demanding SAN (Storage Area Network) environments. The IBM 46X2400 represents a robust and scalable solution for managing growing data volumes.
