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IBM FC-8301 FC 8301 LTO Ultrium 3 Data Cartridge 400 GB (800 GB)
- Product Type: LTO Ultrium 3 Data Cartridge
- Native Capacity: 400 GB
- Compressed Capacity: 800 GB
- Format: Linear Tape-Open (LTO)
- Generation: Ultrium 3
- Designed for LTO-3 tape drives
- Ideal for backup and archival
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Key specifications
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- FC-8301
- Brand
- IBM
- Type
- LTO Ultrium 3 Data Cartridge
- Native Capacity
- 400 GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 800 GB
- Generation
- Ultrium 3
Product details
The IBM FC-8301 is an LTO Ultrium 3 data cartridge, offering a native capacity of 400 GB and a compressed capacity of 800 GB. This tape cartridge is designed for reliable data backup and archival in enterprise environments, compatible with LTO-3 tape drives.
Technical Information
| Part Number | FC-8301 |
| Brand | IBM |
| Type | LTO Ultrium 3 Data Cartridge |
Additional Specifications
| Native Capacity | 400 GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 800 GB |
| Generation | Ultrium 3 |
Description
The IBM FC-8301 is a data storage medium belonging to the LTO (Linear Tape-Open) Ultrium 3 generation. LTO technology is a widely adopted open standard for magnetic tape storage, developed collaboratively by HP, IBM, and Quantum. The Ultrium 3 format represents a significant advancement in tape storage density and performance over its predecessors, making it suitable for enterprise backup and archival purposes. This specific cartridge, the FC-8301, offers a native storage capacity of 400 Gigabytes. When employing the LTO standard's data compression techniques, this capacity can effectively double to 800 Gigabytes. This compression capability is crucial for reducing storage costs and improving backup efficiency, especially for environments dealing with large volumes of data that are amenable to compression. The FC-8301 is designed to be read and written by LTO-3 compatible tape drives. LTO Ultrium 3 cartridges are known for their reliability and durability, making them a trusted choice for long-term data archiving, disaster recovery planning, and regulatory compliance. They provide a cost-effective and secure method for safeguarding valuable business information.
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