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35L1044 - IBM SmartClean Mammoth-2 Tape cartridge - Mammoth Mammoth-2 - 20GB (Native) / 50GB (Compre...
- Type: Tape Cartridge
- Format: Mammoth-2
- Capacity (Native): 20GB
- Capacity (Compressed): 50GB
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model: SmartClean (implied by title)
- Ideal for long-term data archival
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Product Overview
The IBM SmartClean Mammoth-2 tape cartridge is designed for high-capacity data backup and archival. It utilizes the Mammoth-2 tape format, offering significant native and compressed storage capabilities.
Technical Information
| Media Type | Mammoth-2 Tape Cartridge |
| Native Capacity | 20 GB |
Additional Specifications
| Compressed Capacity | 50 GB |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM SmartClean Mammoth-2 tape cartridge represents a significant advancement in tape storage technology for its time, offering substantial capacity for data backup and archival. With a native storage capacity of 20GB, it can hold a considerable amount of data. When used with compression, this capacity can be extended up to 50GB, making it an efficient solution for consolidating large datasets and reducing the number of tapes required for archival purposes. This cartridge is designed to be used with tape drives specifically supporting the Mammoth-2 format. The Mammoth-2 technology was developed by Quantum and later adopted by IBM, providing a balance of performance, capacity, and reliability for enterprise-level data protection. The use of tape media for archival is favored for its longevity, low cost per gigabyte, and offline storage capabilities, which protect data from online threats like ransomware. The IBM SmartClean branding suggests a focus on ease of use and reliability in the data management process. For organizations requiring robust, long-term storage solutions for compliance, disaster recovery, or historical data preservation, the Mammoth-2 tape cartridge offers a proven and effective medium. Its high capacity minimizes the physical footprint and management overhead associated with large-scale data archives.
