IBM 46C1748 LTO5 SAS Half Height HH External Tape Drive

IBM 46C1748 LTO5 SAS Half Height HH External Tape Drive
IBM 46C1748 LTO5 SAS Half Height HH External Tape Drive
The IBM 46C1748 LTO5 SAS Half Height HH External Tape Drive delivers reliable, high-capacity backup and archival storage for demanding data centers. Designed as a half-height, hot-swap ready unit, it fits easily into standard server racks while provi... Read More
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$618.95

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  • In Stock: 2
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 46C1748
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 16.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 46C1748 LTO5 SAS Half Height HH External Tape Drive delivers reliable, high-capacity backup and archival storage for demanding data centers. Designed as a half-height, hot-swap ready unit, it fits easily into standard server racks while providing fast SAS connectivity and robust LTO5 technology.

Key Features

  • Native LTO5 capacity of 1.5 TB per cartridge, up to 3.0 TB compressed
  • SAS 6 Gbps interface for high-speed data transfer
  • Half-height form factor for efficient rack space utilization
  • Hot-swap capability reduces downtime during media changes
  • Advanced error correction and data integrity checks
  • Compatibility with IBM Spectrum Protect and major backup software

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 46C1748
  • Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6 Gbps
  • Form Factor: Half Height (HH) external
  • Drive Type: LTO5 tape drive
  • Native Capacity: 1.5 TB per cartridge
  • Compressed Capacity: 3.0 TB (assuming 2x compression)
  • Data Transfer Rate: up to 140 MB per second native, up to 280 MB per second compressed
  • Power Consumption: approx 120 watts operating, 30 watts idle
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
  • Environmental Standards: RoHS compliant

Applications
The LTO5 SAS Half Height external drive is ideal for:

  • Enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
  • Long-term archival of critical business data
  • Offsite storage and data migration projects
  • Integration into virtualized and cloud backup infrastructures
  • High-performance tape libraries and standalone backup servers

By leveraging IBM's proven LTO technology, the 46C1748 drive offers a cost-effective, scalable path to protect your most valuable information while simplifying management and reducing total cost of ownership.