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IBM 46X6071 800GB (Native)/1.6TB (Compressed) LTO-4 SAS 6Gb/s Half-Height Tape Drive for 3573-L2U (T...
- 800GB Native Storage Capacity
- 1.6TB Compressed Storage Capacity
- LTO-4 (Linear Tape-Open Generation 4) Technology
- SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 6Gb/s Interface
- Half-Height Form Factor
- Designed for IBM 3573 Tape Library
- High Performance Data Transfer
- Enterprise-Grade Reliability and Security
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Product Overview
The IBM 46X6071 is a half-height tape drive designed for high-capacity data backup and archiving. It supports LTO-4 technology, offering 800GB native capacity and up to 1.6TB compressed capacity. The drive utilizes a SAS 6Gb/s interface for fast and reliable connectivity in enterprise environments.
Technical Information
| Native Capacity | 800GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 1.6TB |
| Technology | LTO-4 |
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Half-Height |
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | 46X6071 |
| Compatibility | IBM 3573-L2U |
Product Description
The IBM 46X6071 is a high-performance, half-height tape drive built upon the LTO-4 (Linear Tape-Open Generation 4) standard. This technology provides a substantial native storage capacity of 800GB, which can be doubled to 1.6TB when utilizing hardware data compression. This makes it an exceptionally efficient solution for backing up and archiving large datasets common in enterprise environments, ensuring data protection and compliance requirements are met. Connectivity is provided via a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 6Gb/s interface. SAS offers higher bandwidth, improved reliability, and better scalability compared to older SCSI interfaces, making it the standard for modern enterprise storage. The 6Gb/s speed ensures rapid data transfer rates, minimizing backup windows and allowing for faster data retrieval when needed. Specifically designed for integration into the IBM 3573 Tape Library (model T...), this drive is a key component for robust data management strategies. Its LTO-4 capabilities, combined with the reliability of SAS connectivity and the security benefits of offline tape storage, make the IBM 46X6071 an excellent choice for organizations seeking a powerful, scalable, and secure solution for their backup and archival needs.
