68X8152 - IBM 3480 C2 Channel Card

SKU 68X8152

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Functionality: Data transfer, storage connectivity

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Product Type: Channel Card
Interface: C2 Channel
Compatibility: IBM 3480 Tape Subsystem
Model: 68X8152

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The IBM 68X8152 is a 3480 C2 Channel Card, likely used for connecting tape drives or other storage devices to IBM systems. It facilitates data transfer and management within storage configurations.

Specifications

Product Type: Channel Card
Interface: C2 Channel

Compatibility: IBM 3480 Tape Subsystem
Model: 68X8152

Description

The IBM 68X8152 is identified as a C2 Channel Card specifically designed to interface with the IBM 3480 tape subsystem. This card plays a critical role in enabling data communication between the tape drive or library and the host system, ensuring reliable data backup, archiving, and retrieval operations. The C2 channel interface was a standard for high-speed data transfer in IBM's storage solutions of that era. This component is essential for systems that utilize the 3480 tape technology for data storage. It acts as a bridge, translating data signals and commands between the tape device and the server's I/O bus. Proper functioning of the channel card is vital for maintaining data integrity and achieving optimal transfer speeds during backup and restore processes. In essence, the IBM 68X8152 C2 Channel Card is a specialized hardware component that ensures the connectivity and operational efficiency of IBM 3480 tape storage solutions. It is a key piece of infrastructure for environments relying on this particular tape technology for their data management needs.

Condition: Refurbished