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IBM 8191151 DDS 2 Tape Cartridge Data Cartridge DDS DDS-2 4
- Type: DDS-2 Tape Cartridge
- Capacity: 4GB (Native), 8GB (Compressed)
- Format: Data Cartridge
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Designed for DDS-2 tape drives
- Suitable for small to medium data backups
- Provides a reliable offline storage solution
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Product Overview
This is an IBM 8191151 DDS-2 tape cartridge, a data storage medium designed for use with DDS (Digital Data Storage) tape drives. It offers a capacity suitable for backing up small to medium-sized datasets.
Technical Information
| Tape Format | DDS-2 |
| Native Capacity | 4 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 8 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Tape Cartridge |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
| Media Type | Data Cartridge |
Product Description
The IBM 8191151 is a DDS-2 (Digital Data Storage, Generation 2) tape cartridge, a reliable and cost-effective medium for data backup and archiving. This data cartridge is designed to be used with DDS-2 tape drives, offering a native storage capacity of 4GB, which can be expanded to 8GB when using data compression techniques. This capacity was suitable for backing up small to medium-sized datasets common in the era of its introduction. DDS technology utilizes helical scan recording, similar to that used in video cassette recorders, to store data densely on the tape. The DDS-2 format represented a significant improvement in capacity and performance over its predecessor, making it a popular choice for small businesses and departmental servers for routine backups. The cartridge itself is housed in a protective casing designed to withstand the mechanical stresses of tape drive operation. As an offline storage solution, DDS-2 tape cartridges provide an important layer of data protection against online threats such as ransomware, hardware failures, and accidental deletions. They are also valuable for long-term archiving, allowing organizations to retain historical data for compliance or future reference. The IBM 8191151 ensures compatibility and performance within the DDS-2 ecosystem, providing a dependable method for safeguarding critical information.
