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IBM 59P6670-1 59P6670 20/40GB DDS/4 Internal TAPE DRIVE, STD2401LW, TC4200-236 (BLACK)
- Type: Tape Drive
- Form Factor: Internal
- Capacity: 20GB Native / 40GB Compressed
- Technology: DDS/4
- Part Number: STD2401LW
- Model: TC4200-236
- Color: Black
- Brand: IBM
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Product Overview
The IBM 59P6670-1 is an internal DDS/4 tape drive with a capacity of 20/40GB (native/compressed). It is identified by part number STD2401LW and model TC4200-236, and comes in a black color. This drive is designed for reliable data backup and archival for smaller to medium-sized data sets.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | Tape Drive |
| Capacity (Native) | 20GB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 40GB |
| Technology | DDS/4 |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Internal |
| Part Number | STD2401LW |
| Model | TC4200-236 |
| Brand | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM 59P6670-1 is an internal tape drive that utilizes the DDS/4 (Digital Data Storage, 4th generation) technology. This generation of DDS offered improved capacity and performance over its predecessors, providing a native storage capacity of 20GB, which could be compressed to 40GB on a single cartridge. This made it a viable option for small to medium businesses and departmental servers requiring reliable data backup and archival solutions. The drive is identified by multiple part numbers, including 59P6670-1, STD2401LW, and TC4200-236. The inclusion of a black bezel suggests it was designed for specific server or workstation chassis where aesthetics were considered. As an internal drive, it requires an available drive bay and the appropriate interface connection within the host system, typically SCSI or IDE depending on the specific implementation. This DDS/4 tape drive represents a legacy solution for data protection. While newer technologies like LTO offer significantly higher capacities and performance, DDS/4 drives were widely adopted for their cost-effectiveness and reliability in their time. They provided a secure method for backing up critical data, ensuring that it could be restored in case of hardware failure, data corruption, or other unforeseen events.
