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IBM 46X7151 1TB (Native)/3TB (Compressed) Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Tape Drive for 3584 (TS3500) Tape Libr...
- IBM Fibre Channel Tape Drive
- Model: 46X7151
- Interface: 4Gb/s Fibre Channel
- Native Capacity: 1TB
- Compressed Capacity: 3TB
- Designed for IBM 3584 (TS3500) Tape Library
- High-speed enterprise data archiving
- Suitable for SAN environments
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Brand
- IBM
- Part Number
- 46X7151
- Type
- Tape Drive
- Interface
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel
- Native Capacity
- 1TB
- Compressed Capacity
- 3TB
Product details
The IBM 46X7151 is a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel tape drive designed for the IBM 3584 (TS3500) Tape Library. It offers a native capacity of 1TB and a compressed capacity of 3TB, making it suitable for large-scale enterprise data archiving and backup. The Fibre Channel interface ensures high-speed, reliable connectivity within SAN environments.
Technical Information
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 46X7151 |
| Type | Tape Drive |
| Interface | 4Gb/s Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Native Capacity | 1TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 3TB |
| Compatibility | IBM 3584 (TS3500) Tape Library |
Description
The IBM 46X7151 is a high-capacity, high-performance tape drive specifically engineered for integration into the IBM 3584 (TS3500) Tape Library system. This drive leverages the speed and reliability of Fibre Channel technology, operating at 4Gb/s, to provide efficient data transfer rates essential for enterprise-level backup and archiving operations. With a native storage capacity of 1TB and the ability to store up to 3TB when using data compression, this tape drive is designed to handle vast amounts of data. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations with significant data growth and stringent long-term retention requirements. The Fibre Channel interface ensures seamless integration into Storage Area Networks (SANs), offering high bandwidth and low latency for data access. This drive is a critical component for the IBM TS3500 Tape Library, enabling automated, scalable, and robust data protection strategies. Its design focuses on reliability, performance, and manageability, ensuring that critical business data is securely stored and readily available when needed. The 46X7151 represents a powerful solution for modern data center storage needs.
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