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IBM 520903-04-8 LTO-4 FC 4Gb Qualstar XLS RoHS
- Type: Tape Drive
- Form Factor: Internal (assumed, common for Qualstar LTO)
- Technology: LTO-4
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
- FC Speed: 4Gb
- Capacity: 800GB Native / 1.6TB Compressed (LTO-4)
- Manufacturer: Qualstar
- Brand: IBM (part number)
- Compliance: RoHS
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Product Overview
The IBM 520903-04-8 is an LTO-4 Fibre Channel (FC) 4Gb tape drive manufactured by Qualstar, compliant with RoHS standards. It is designed for high-capacity data backup and archiving, offering robust performance and reliability. The 4Gb Fibre Channel interface ensures fast data transfer rates.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | Tape Drive |
| Technology | LTO-4 |
| Interface | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| FC Speed | 4Gb |
| Native Capacity | 800GB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 1.6TB |
| Manufacturer | Qualstar |
| Brand | IBM |
| Compliance | RoHS |
Product Description
The IBM 520903-04-8, manufactured by Qualstar, is an LTO-4 tape drive featuring a 4Gb Fibre Channel interface. LTO-4 technology provides a significant leap in storage capacity and performance compared to previous generations, offering a native capacity of 800GB and a compressed capacity of up to 1.6TB per cartridge. This makes it a powerful solution for enterprise-level data backup, archiving, and disaster recovery strategies. The 4Gb Fibre Channel interface is crucial for high-speed data transfer, enabling rapid backups and restores, which are essential for minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity. Fibre Channel offers robust connectivity, high bandwidth, and low latency, making it ideal for demanding storage environments. The drive's compliance with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) indicates adherence to environmental regulations regarding the use of certain hazardous materials in its manufacturing. While the part number is associated with IBM, the manufacturing is attributed to Qualstar, a well-known provider of tape drive solutions. This drive is designed for internal installation within compatible servers or storage arrays. The IBM 520903-04-8 represents a reliable and high-performance option for organizations needing to manage and protect large volumes of data efficiently and securely.
