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IBM 8348-3573 2.5TB (Native)/6.25TB (Compressed) LTO-6 Ultrium Fibre Channel Half-Height Tape Drive
- Capacity (Native): 2.5TB
- Capacity (Compressed): 6.25TB
- Technology: LTO-6 Ultrium
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC)
- Form Factor: Half-Height (HH)
- Designed for enterprise backup and archiving
- High-speed data transfer
- Robust data integrity features
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Key specifications
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- Tape Drive
- Capacity (Native)
- 2.5TB
- Capacity (Compressed)
- 6.25TB
- Technology
- LTO-6 Ultrium
- Interface
- Fibre Channel (FC)
- Form Factor
- Half-Height (HH)
Product details
The IBM 8348-3573 is a half-height LTO-6 Ultrium Fibre Channel tape drive. It offers a native capacity of 2.5TB and a compressed capacity of 6.25TB, designed for enterprise-level backup and archiving.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Drive |
| Capacity (Native) | 2.5TB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 6.25TB |
| Technology | LTO-6 Ultrium |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Form Factor | Half-Height (HH) |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Description
The IBM 8348-3573 is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade tape drive built on the LTO-6 Ultrium standard. This half-height (HH) form factor drive is engineered to provide exceptional performance and reliability for demanding backup and archiving operations. With a native storage capacity of 2.5TB, it can store an impressive 6.25TB of data when using hardware compression, making it ideal for large datasets and long-term data retention. Featuring a Fibre Channel (FC) interface, this drive ensures high-speed data transfer rates, crucial for minimizing backup windows and maximizing operational efficiency in busy IT environments. Fibre Channel technology is known for its low latency and high throughput, making it a preferred choice for SAN (Storage Area Network) deployments and mission-critical applications. The LTO-6 technology incorporates advanced features for data integrity, security, and reliability, including encryption capabilities and robust error correction. The IBM 8348-3573 is designed for seamless integration into enterprise storage infrastructures, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for protecting valuable business data against loss and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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