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46X1603 - IBM 1.5TB/3TB 8Gb/s LTO Ultrium 5 Fibre Channel Tape Loader Drive

46X1603 - IBM 1.5TB/3TB 8Gb/s LTO Ultrium 5 Fibre Channel Tape Loader Drive

SKU 1.5TB/3TB
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Key specifications

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Native Capacity
1.5TB
Compressed Capacity
3TB
Tape Technology
LTO Ultrium 5
Interface
Fibre Channel
Interface Speed
8Gb/s
Form Factor
Loader Drive

Product details

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.

Specifications

Native Capacity
1.5TB
Compressed Capacity
3TB
Tape Technology
LTO Ultrium 5
Interface
Fibre Channel
Interface Speed
8Gb/s
Form Factor
Loader Drive
Model
46X1603
Brand
IBM

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.

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