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IBM TC4200-231 dds4 SCSI Internal tape drive black front
- Internal DDS-4 tape drive
- SCSI interface for high-speed data transfer
- Capacity: 20GB native / 40GB compressed per DDS-4 tape
- Data transfer rate: Up to 1.5 MB/s native / 3 MB/s compressed
- Designed for reliable data backup and archiving
- Standard 5.25-inch form factor
- Black front bezel for integration into server chassis
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Drive Type
- Internal Tape Drive
- Technology
- DDS-4 (Digital Data Storage)
- Interface
- SCSI (e.g., Ultra2 Wide, Ultra160)
- Native Capacity
- 20GB
- Compressed Capacity
- 40GB
- Native Transfer Rate
- 1.5 MB/s
Product details
The IBM TC4200-231 is an internal DDS-4 (Digital Data Storage) SCSI tape drive. It is designed for reliable data backup and archiving in server environments, featuring a black front bezel for standard drive bays.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | Internal Tape Drive |
| Technology | DDS-4 (Digital Data Storage) |
| Interface | SCSI (e.g., Ultra2 Wide, Ultra160) |
| Native Capacity | 20GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 40GB |
Additional Specifications
| Native Transfer Rate | 1.5 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | 3 MB/s |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch Half-Height |
| Bezel Color | Black |
Description
The IBM TC4200-231 is an internal tape drive utilizing the DDS-4 (Digital Data Storage) technology, a widely adopted standard for reliable data backup and archiving in its era. Equipped with a SCSI interface, this drive ensures high-speed and stable data transfer rates, crucial for efficient backup operations and quick data restoration. The DDS-4 format offers a native capacity of 20GB, which can be compressed to 40GB using hardware compression, providing significant storage for server data backups on a single tape cartridge. With a native data transfer rate of 1.5 MB/s and a compressed rate of up to 3 MB/s, the TC4200-231 is designed to handle the backup needs of small to medium-sized servers. Its standard 5.25-inch half-height form factor allows for easy installation into most server chassis. The inclusion of a black front bezel ensures a clean and professional integration into the server's drive bay. This internal tape drive is an ideal solution for organizations requiring a dependable method for backing up critical data, ensuring business continuity in the event of data loss due to hardware failure, software corruption, or accidental deletion. The reliability of DDS technology, combined with the robustness of the SCSI interface, makes the IBM TC4200-231 a solid choice for data protection strategies that prioritize stability and performance.
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