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IBM TD6100-013 36/72GB DDS5 DAT Tape Drive
- Type: Tape Drive
- Form Factor: Internal
- Capacity: 36GB Native / 72GB Compressed
- Technology: DDS5 / DAT (Digital Audio Tape)
- Part Number: TD6100-013
- Brand: IBM
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Product Overview
The IBM TD6100-013 is a 36/72GB DDS5 DAT tape drive. This internal drive utilizes the DDS (Digital Data Storage) format, also known as DAT (Digital Audio Tape), offering a reliable solution for data backup and archival. The DDS5 generation provides increased capacity and performance over previous DDS versions.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | Tape Drive |
| Capacity (Native) | 36GB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | 72GB |
| Technology | DDS5 / DAT |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Internal |
| Part Number | TD6100-013 |
| Brand | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM TD6100-013 is an internal tape drive that employs the DDS5 (Digital Data Storage, 5th generation) technology, also commonly referred to as DAT (Digital Audio Tape). This drive offers a native storage capacity of 36GB, which can be expanded to 72GB when using data compression techniques. This capacity range made it a suitable choice for small to medium businesses and departmental servers requiring dependable data backup and archival capabilities during its operational lifespan. As an internal drive, the TD6100-013 is designed to be installed within a standard drive bay of a server or workstation. It requires an appropriate interface connection, typically SCSI or IDE, depending on the specific server architecture it is integrated into. The drive's primary function is to read and write data to DDS5/DAT tape cartridges, providing a secure and stable medium for long-term data retention. While DDS technology has largely been superseded by higher-capacity solutions like LTO, the IBM TD6100-013 represents a reliable legacy option for environments that still utilize DDS media or require compatibility with older backup infrastructure. Its robust design ensures data integrity and provides a cost-effective method for protecting critical information against data loss.
