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- In Stock: 2
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 35P2599
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 10.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 35P2599 LTO-6 Fibre Channel Tape Drive Module delivers high-capacity, reliable backup and archive storage for enterprise environments. Designed to integrate seamlessly with IBM storage servers and third-party systems, this drive combines the proven LTO-6 technology with fast Fibre Channel connectivity to provide rapid data transfer, low latency and robust data integrity. Whether you are protecting critical business data, archiving large media libraries, or supporting disaster recovery workflows, this module offers the performance and scalability needed for modern data centers.
Key Features
- Native LTO-6 support with up to 2.5 TB native capacity per cartridge
- Fibre Channel interface for up to 8 Gbps sustained data rates
- Advanced error correction and data compression for efficient storage utilization
- Hot-swap capable for minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades
- Built-in diagnostics and self-test utilities for proactive health monitoring
- Compact 2U rack-mount form factor for space-constrained deployments
Technical Specifications
- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC-AL) 8 Gbps
- Media type: LTO-6 tape cartridges
- Native capacity per cartridge: 2.5 TB
- Compressed capacity (up to 2.5:1): 6.25 TB
- Transfer rate (native): up to 160 MB/s
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
- Power consumption: typical 150 W, maximum 200 W
- Dimensions: 2U height, 44.5 cm depth, 44.5 cm width
- Weight: approx 12 kg
Typical Applications
- Enterprise backup and restore operations
- Long-term archival of compliance and regulatory data
- Media and entertainment content storage
- Disaster recovery site replication
- High-performance scientific data capture and archiving
- Hybrid cloud tiering where tape is used as an off-site cold storage tier