IBM 96P1252 400GB (Native)/800GB (Compressed) LTO-3 Ultrium LVD Full-Height Loader Tape Drive

SKU 96P1252

Brand IBM

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 Type: Tape Drive
Technology: LTO-3 Ultrium
Native Capacity: 400GB
Compressed Capacity: 800GB
Interface: LVD
Form Factor: Full-Height

Product details

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

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.

Condition: Refurbished