IBM 46X8404 1.5TB Native / 3TB Compressed LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive

SKU 46X8404

Brand IBM

Capacity (Native): 1.5TB
Capacity (Compressed): 3TB
Technology: LTO-5
Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Form Factor: Internal Tape Drive (typically)
High performance for enterprise backup
Reliable data archiving
Supports hardware encryption

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Key specifications

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Capacity (Native): 1.5 TB
Capacity (Compressed): 3 TB
Drive Technology: LTO-5
Interface: SAS
Manufacturer: IBM
Purpose: Backup and Archiving

Product details

The IBM 46X8404 is a 1.5TB native / 3TB compressed LTO-5 SAS tape drive. Designed for high-capacity data backup and archiving, this drive offers robust performance and reliability for enterprise environments. Its SAS interface ensures high-speed connectivity, making it suitable for demanding backup and restore operations.

Technical Information

Capacity (Native)	1.5 TB
Capacity (Compressed)	3 TB
Drive Technology	LTO-5

Additional Specifications

Interface	SAS
Manufacturer	IBM
Purpose	Backup and Archiving

Description

The IBM 46X8404 is a high-performance tape drive based on the LTO-5 (Linear Tape-Open Generation 5) standard, offering substantial storage capacity and fast data transfer rates. With a native capacity of 1.5TB, it can store an impressive amount of data on a single cartridge, which can be further expanded to 3TB when utilizing data compression. This makes it an ideal solution for enterprise-level backup, disaster recovery, and long-term data archiving, where managing large datasets efficiently is critical. The drive features a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which provides a high-bandwidth, reliable connection to servers and storage systems. SAS interfaces are known for their performance, scalability, and robustness, making them suitable for demanding enterprise workloads. The SAS connection ensures that data can be transferred to and from the tape drive at high speeds, minimizing backup windows and enabling quick restores when necessary. This drive is typically designed as an internal component, intended for installation within servers or tape libraries. LTO-5 technology introduced several advancements, including increased capacity and performance over previous generations, as well as support for LTFS (Linear Tape File System), which allows tape to be used more like a disk drive with drag-and-drop functionality. The IBM 46X8404 also typically supports hardware encryption, adding a crucial layer of security for sensitive data stored on tape. Its combination of high capacity, speed, reliability, and advanced features makes it a powerful tool for modern data protection strategies.

Condition: Refurbished