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- In Stock: 3
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 23R6454
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 400/800 3580-l3h LTO3 External (part number 23R6454) is a high-performance, rack-mountable tape storage solution designed for enterprise backup, archiving, and disaster recovery. Built around IBM’s proven LTO3 technology, this unit delivers fast data transfer rates, large native capacity, and reliable long-term storage in a compact, external enclosure that can be easily integrated into existing data centre environments.
Key Features
- Native capacity of 400 GB per cartridge, expandable to 800 GB with compression
- High speed LTO3 data rate up to 140 MB/s (native) and 280 MB/s (compressed)
- External, rack-mountable design for flexible placement and easy access
- Built-in error correction and data integrity verification
- Compatible with IBM and third-party LTO3 tape drives and libraries
- Robust metal chassis with shock-absorbing mounts for reliable operation in demanding environments
- Simple plug-and-play interface with standard SCSI connections
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 23R6454
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Form Factor: 19 inch rack unit, external enclosure
- Interface: SCSI (Ultra320) with optional Fibre Channel adapter
- Capacity: 400 GB native, 800 GB native with LTO3 compression
- Data Transfer Rate: 140 MB/s native, 280 MB/s compressed
- Operating Temperature: 10 to 35 degrees Celsius
- Operating Humidity: 20 to 80 percent non-condensing
- Power Consumption: 120 Watts typical, 180 Watts peak
- Dimensions: 44 cm (height) x 44 cm (width) x 78 cm (depth)
- Weight: 35 kg
Applications
The IBM 400/800 3580-l3h LTO3 External is ideal for a wide range of enterprise scenarios, including:
- Daily backup of critical business data and databases
- Long-term archival of regulatory compliance records
- Disaster recovery sites requiring rapid data restoration
- Media and entertainment workflows that need high capacity for large video files
- Scientific research environments that generate massive data sets
- Hybrid cloud strategies where tape serves as an offline tier for cold data
By leveraging the proven reliability of IBM tape technology, this external LTO3 unit helps organizations protect valuable information while reducing total cost of ownership compared to disk-only solutions.