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IBM 96P1252 400GB (Native)/800GB (Compressed) LTO-3 Ultrium LVD Full-Height Loader Tape Drive
- IBM LTO-3 Ultrium Tape Drive
- Native Capacity: 400GB
- Compressed Capacity: 800GB
- Interface: LVD (Low Voltage Differential)
- Form Factor: Full-Height
- Loader Mechanism Included
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Product Overview
This IBM LTO-3 Ultrium tape drive offers a high-capacity storage solution for data backup and archiving. It features a full-height, half-height form factor with an LVD (Low Voltage Differential) interface, providing a native capacity of 400GB and a compressed capacity of 800GB per tape.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Drive |
| Technology | LTO-3 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 400GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 800GB |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | LVD |
| Form Factor | Full-Height |
| Drive Type | Loader |
Product Description
The IBM 96P1252 is a high-performance LTO-3 Ultrium tape drive designed for reliable data backup and archival purposes. It leverages the LTO-3 technology, which offers significant improvements in capacity and performance over previous generations. With a native storage capacity of 400GB, it can store a substantial amount of data, and when using hardware compression, this capacity can be doubled to 800GB, making it an efficient solution for large datasets. The drive utilizes an LVD (Low Voltage Differential) interface, which provides a robust and high-speed connection, ensuring efficient data transfer rates crucial for timely backups and restores. The full-height form factor indicates its physical dimensions, typically designed for installation in server racks or dedicated storage enclosures. The inclusion of a loader mechanism simplifies the process of managing multiple tapes, enhancing operational efficiency in environments with frequent backup operations. This IBM tape drive is an ideal choice for organizations requiring a dependable and cost-effective method for long-term data retention, disaster recovery, and compliance archiving. Its LTO-3 technology ensures compatibility with a wide range of LTO media and drives, providing a flexible and scalable storage infrastructure. The reliability and performance characteristics of IBM tape drives make them a trusted solution for safeguarding critical business information.
