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IBM 8-00605-02 1.5TB (Native)/3.0TB (Compressed) LTO-5 Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Full-Height Tape Drive fo...
- IBM LTO-5 Ultrium Tape Drive
- 1.5TB Native Capacity
- 3.0TB Compressed Capacity
- Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Interface
- Full-Height Form Factor
- Backward compatible with LTO-4
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Brand
- IBM
- Part Number
- 8-00605-02
- Interface
- Fibre Channel 8Gb/s
- Native Capacity
- 1.5TB
- Compressed Capacity
- 3.0TB
- Technology
- LTO-5 Ultrium
Product details
The IBM 8-00605-02 is a full-height LTO-5 Fibre Channel tape drive with 8Gb/s interface speed. It provides 1.5TB native and 3.0TB compressed storage capacity, ideal for high-volume data backup and archiving.
Technical Information
| Brand | IBM |
| Part Number | 8-00605-02 |
| Interface | Fibre Channel 8Gb/s |
| Native Capacity | 1.5TB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 3.0TB |
| Technology | LTO-5 Ultrium |
| Form Factor | Full-Height Internal Tape Drive |
Description
The IBM 8-00605-02 is a high-performance LTO-5 Ultrium tape drive designed for enterprise data backup and archiving. This full-height internal drive boasts a native storage capacity of 1.5TB, which can be compressed to an impressive 3.0TB, making it highly efficient for storing large datasets. The LTO-5 technology ensures robust data integrity and reliability, essential for safeguarding critical business information. Its backward compatibility with LTO-4 media further enhances its value, allowing for access to older backups. Equipped with an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, this tape drive delivers exceptional data transfer speeds, significantly reducing backup times and improving overall operational efficiency. The Fibre Channel connection provides a high-bandwidth, low-latency link, ensuring smooth and rapid data movement, which is crucial in demanding enterprise environments. This makes the 8-00605-02 an ideal choice for organizations with substantial data volumes and stringent backup RTO (Recovery Time Objective) requirements. This IBM tape drive is suitable for integration into various tape libraries and backup solutions. Its full-height form factor is standard for many enterprise-grade tape drives. By leveraging the capabilities of the LTO-5 technology and the high-speed Fibre Channel interface, the 8-00605-02 provides a powerful, scalable, and reliable solution for long-term data retention, disaster recovery, and compliance needs.
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