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IBM 95P5218 TS3200 Tape Library with 2x LTO-4 Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Half Height Tape Drive
- TS3200 Tape Library.
- Includes 2x LTO-4 Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Half-Height Tape Drives.
- Scalable design for growing storage needs.
- High-performance Fibre Channel connectivity.
- Supports automated tape loading and unloading.
- Ideal for enterprise-level backup, archive, and disaster recovery.
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Product Overview
The IBM 95P5218 is a TS3200 Tape Library featuring two LTO-4 Fibre Channel 8Gb/s half-height tape drives. It provides a scalable and high-performance solution for enterprise data backup and archiving.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Library |
| Model | TS3200 |
| Tape Drive Type | 2x LTO-4 Fibre Channel 8Gb/s HH |
Additional Specifications
| Part Number | 95P5218 |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM 95P5218, part of the TS3200 Tape Library family, is a robust data storage solution designed for enterprise environments requiring high capacity, performance, and reliability for backup and archiving. This specific configuration includes two LTO-4 half-height tape drives, connected via 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interfaces, offering high-speed data transfer rates and efficient utilization of storage media. The TS3200 library provides an automated tape handling system, allowing for unattended operation and efficient management of multiple LTO cartridges. The dual-drive configuration enhances performance by enabling concurrent backups or the ability to perform read and write operations simultaneously, significantly reducing backup windows. The Fibre Channel connectivity ensures low latency and high bandwidth, making it suitable for demanding enterprise networks and direct attached storage scenarios. LTO-4 technology represented a significant leap in tape storage, offering increased native capacity and improved performance over previous generations. The TS3200 library is designed to be scalable, allowing for expansion of tape drive and media capacity as data storage requirements grow. This makes the IBM 95P5218 a versatile and future-proof solution for organizations focused on robust data protection, long-term archiving, and disaster recovery strategies.
