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46X1603 - IBM 1.5TB/3TB 8Gb/s LTO Ultrium 5 Fibre Channel Tape Loader Drive
- Native Capacity: 1.5TB
- Compressed Capacity: 3TB
- Technology: LTO Ultrium 5
- Interface: Fibre Channel (8Gb/s)
- Form Factor: Loader Drive (implies part of a larger autoloader/library system)
- Model: 46X1603
- Brand: IBM
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Product Overview
The IBM 46X1603 is an LTO Ultrium 5 Fibre Channel tape loader drive with a native capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed capacity of 3TB. It supports 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connectivity for high-speed data transfer.
Technical Information
| Native Capacity | 1.5TB |
| Compressed Capacity | 3TB |
| Tape Technology | LTO Ultrium 5 |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
Additional Specifications
| Interface Speed | 8Gb/s |
| Form Factor | Loader Drive |
| Model | 46X1603 |
| Brand | IBM |
Product Description
This IBM 46X1603 represents a high-performance tape storage solution, specifically an LTO Ultrium 5 Fibre Channel tape loader drive. It is engineered to handle large volumes of data, offering a native capacity of 1.5 Terabytes, which can be expanded to 3 Terabytes when utilizing data compression. This makes it exceptionally suitable for enterprise-level backup and long-term archival. The drive features an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, providing high-speed, low-latency connectivity essential for demanding data environments. Fibre Channel ensures robust and reliable data transfer, minimizing backup windows and enhancing overall system performance. As a loader drive, it is designed to be integrated into automated tape libraries or autoloaders, facilitating unattended operation and efficient media management. IBM's LTO Ultrium 5 technology is known for its reliability, scalability, and backward compatibility, allowing it to read LTO-4 and LTO-3 tapes. The 46X1603 is a critical component for organizations prioritizing data integrity, security, and efficient storage management, offering a powerful and scalable solution for data protection strategies.
