IBM 46X4499 LTO-3 Fibre Channel 4GB TS3500 RoHS

IBM 46X4499 LTO-3 Fibre Channel 4GB TS3500 RoHS
IBM 46X4499 LTO-3 Fibre Channel 4GB TS3500 RoHS
The IBM LTO-3 Fibre Channel 4GB TS3500 RoHS tape drive (part number 46X4499) delivers reliable, high-capacity backup and archival storage for midsize and enterprise environments. Designed to work with IBM TS3500 tape libraries, this drive provides fa... Read More
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$1,047.95
  • In Stock: 1
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 46X4499
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 12.00lb
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Overview

The IBM LTO-3 Fibre Channel 4GB TS3500 RoHS tape drive (part number 46X4499) delivers reliable, high-capacity backup and archival storage for midsize and enterprise environments. Designed to work with IBM TS3500 tape libraries, this drive provides fast data transfer rates, low power consumption and compliance with RoHS standards, making it a sustainable choice for modern data centres.

Key Features

  • Native LTO-3 capacity of 4GB (up to 10GB compressed)
  • Fibre Channel interface for high-speed connectivity
  • Compatible with IBM TS3500 and TS3500-E tape libraries
  • RoHS compliant design reduces hazardous material usage
  • Built-in error correction and data integrity checks
  • Hot-swap capability minimizes downtime during maintenance

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 46X4499
  • Drive Type: LTO-3 tape drive
  • Interface: Fibre Channel (8 Gbps)
  • Native Capacity: 4 GB per cartridge
  • Compressed Capacity: 10 GB per cartridge (assuming 2.5:1 compression)
  • Data Transfer Rate: up to 140 MB/s native, up to 350 MB/s compressed
  • Power Consumption: approx 75 W (read/write), 30 W (idle)
  • Operating Temperature: 10 to 35 degrees Celsius
  • Dimensions: 438 mm (H) x 442 mm (W) x 166 mm (D)
  • Weight: 19 kg

Applications

  • Backup and disaster recovery for servers and virtual environments
  • Long-term archival of critical business data
  • Data migration between tape generations
  • Compliance driven storage for regulated industries
  • Integration into automated tape library workflows

By choosing the IBM LTO-3 Fibre Channel 4GB TS3500 RoHS drive, organizations gain a proven, scalable solution that balances performance, reliability and environmental responsibility.