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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 35P2589
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 9.00lb
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Overview
The IBM LTO-5 FC FH Tape Drive TS3310 (part number 35P2589) delivers high-performance, reliable backup and archive capabilities for demanding data centers. Designed for Fibre Channel (FC) environments, this drive provides fast data transfer rates while maintaining the robust, low-cost storage efficiency that LTO technology is known for. It is an ideal solution for organizations that need to protect large volumes of critical information without sacrificing speed or scalability.
Key Features
- Native capacity of 1.5 TB per cartridge and up to 3.0 TB compressed
- Fibre Channel host interface for high-speed connectivity
- Fast write speed of up to 140 MB per second (native) and read speed of up to 120 MB per second (native)
- Built-in error correction and data integrity verification
- Hot-swap capability for minimal downtime during media changes
- Compatibility with existing LTO-5 media libraries and stand-alone units
- Advanced power management to reduce energy consumption
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 35P2589
- Drive Type: LTO-5 FC FH (Fibre Channel Host)
- Interface: 8 Gbps Fibre Channel
- Native Tape Capacity: 1.5 TB
- Compressed Tape Capacity (assuming 2:1 compression): 3.0 TB
- Native Transfer Rate: 140 MB per second
- Compressed Transfer Rate: 280 MB per second
- Form Factor: 5.25 inch rack mount
- Operating Temperature: 5 to 35 degrees Celsius
- Power Consumption (read/write): approx 55 watts
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux, UNIX and IBM AIX
Applications
- Enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Long-term archival storage for compliance and regulatory requirements
- Data migration projects between legacy tape systems and modern storage
- High-performance data staging for large-scale analytics workloads
- Integration into tape libraries for automated, high-capacity storage
With its combination of speed, capacity, and reliability, the IBM LTO-5 FC FH Tape Drive TS3310 helps businesses safeguard their data while optimizing storage costs and operational efficiency.