Name: LTO5 Half-Height (HH) FC Tape Drive Module
Brand: IBM
Price: 491.95 USD
Availability: InStock

IBM 46X4396 LTO5 Half-Height (HH) FC Tape Drive Module

The IBM 46X4396 LTO5 Half-Height (HH) FC Tape Drive Module delivers high-capacity, reliable backup and archival storage for mid-range and enterprise environments. Designed for 4-port Fibre Channel (FC) servers, this half-height drive fits into standa... Read More

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Manufacturer: IBM
Model or Part: 46X4396
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 16.00lb

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Description

Overview
The IBM 46X4396 LTO5 Half-Height (HH) FC Tape Drive Module delivers high-capacity, reliable backup and archival storage for mid-range and enterprise environments. Designed for 4-port Fibre Channel (FC) servers, this half-height drive fits into standard 2U or 4U rack enclosures, providing a space-efficient solution without sacrificing performance. With native LTO5 capacity of 1.5 TB and compressed capacity up to 3.0 TB per cartridge, the module helps organizations meet growing data retention requirements while reducing overall storage costs.

Key Features

Half-height form factor for dense rack deployment
Native 1.5 TB, up to 3.0 TB compressed per LTO5 cartridge
Data transfer rate up to 140 MB per second native, 280 MB per second compressed
Full-featured Fibre Channel (4 Gbps) interface for fast, reliable connectivity
Advanced error correction and data integrity verification
Low power consumption and reduced heat output compared with full-height models
Compatible with IBM Spectrum Protect and other major backup software suites

Technical Specifications

Model/Part Number: 46X4396
Drive Type: LTO5 Half-Height (HH) Tape Drive
Interface: Fibre Channel 4 Gbps (FC-AL)
Form Factor: Half-height, 2U rack mount
Native Capacity: 1.5 TB per cartridge
Compressed Capacity: 3.0 TB per cartridge (assuming 2:1 compression)
Native Data Rate: 140 MB per second
Compressed Data Rate: 280 MB per second (2:1 compression)
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius
Power Consumption: Approx 120 watts (typical)
Supported Media: LTO5, LTO5-LT, LTO5-ST, LTO5-WORM

Typical Applications

Enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
Long-term archival storage for compliance and regulatory needs
Data migration projects moving legacy data to newer storage tiers
High-performance tiered storage environments that require fast restore times
Virtualized data center environments where rapid backup of VM images is critical

By integrating the IBM LTO5 HH FC Tape Drive Module into your storage strategy, you gain a proven, scalable technology that safeguards critical information while optimizing rack space and power usage.