IBM 46X7152 1TB (Native)/3TB (Compressed) Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Tape Drive for 3584 (TS3500) Tape Libr...

Product Description

The IBM 46X7152 is an enterprise-grade tape drive built upon the LTO-3 (Linear Tape-Open) technology standard. It offers a substantial native storage capacity of 1TB per cartridge, which can be expanded to 3TB when utilizing hardware data compression. This dual capacity feature is crucial for managing large volumes of data efficiently, reducing the number of tapes needed for backups and lowering overall storage costs. The drive is equipped with a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, ensuring high-speed data transfer rates essential for enterprise backup and archival operations. This specific model is designed for seamless integration within the IBM 3584 (TS3500) Tape Library system. The TS3500 is a scalable, high-density tape automation platform designed for demanding data protection needs. The full-height form factor of the 46X7152 drive is standard for enterprise tape devices, ensuring compatibility and providing the necessary physical space for robust components and cooling. The Fibre Channel interface makes it well-suited for deployment in Storage Area Networks (SANs), offering the high bandwidth and low latency required for critical data operations. The 46X7152 drive incorporates the advanced features of LTO-3 technology, including enhanced error correction codes (ECC) for improved data integrity and reliability. It is backward read-compatible with LTO-2 media and write-compatible with LTO-3 media, offering flexibility in managing existing tape libraries. This drive serves as a dependable solution for organizations requiring high-capacity, high-performance, and secure data storage for backup, disaster recovery, and long-term archiving.