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- In Stock: 1
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 46X8446
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 12.00lb
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Overview
The IBM 3592-E05 Fibre Tape Drive with Encryption (part number 46X8446) delivers high capacity, fast data transfer and built in hardware encryption for secure backup and archive environments. Designed for the IBM 3592 family, this drive supports the latest LTO media and provides reliable, enterprise grade performance for mission critical workloads.
Key Features
- Hardware based AES 256 encryption for data at rest
- Fibre Channel interface for up to 8 Gbps throughput
- Supports 3592 media types up to 30 TB native capacity
- Fast load and unload times with automated cartridge handling
- Self-diagnostic and error reporting for reduced downtime
- Compatible with IBM System i, Power Systems and Linux servers
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 46X8446
- Interface: Fibre Channel (8 Gbps) with optional SCSI bridge
- Encryption: AES 256 bit hardware
- Supported Media: IBM 3592 cartridges (up to 30 TB native)
- Data Transfer Rate: up to 400 MB per second (native) and 800 MB per second (compressed)
- Operating Temperature: 10 to 35 deg Celsius
- Power Consumption: 45 watts (typical) during read/write
- Dimensions: 4.5 inches high, 10.5 inches wide, 15 inches deep
- Weight: 12 lbs
Applications
The 3592-E05 drive is ideal for a wide range of enterprise scenarios, including:
- Long term data archiving where capacity and data integrity are critical
- Disaster recovery solutions that require encrypted backups
- High performance backup windows for databases and virtual environments
- Regulated industries such as finance, healthcare and government that need secure tape storage
- Hybrid cloud strategies that move data between on-premise tape libraries and cloud archives
By integrating the IBM 3592-E05 Fibre Tape Drive into your storage infrastructure, you gain a secure, high-capacity solution that scales with growing data volumes while protecting sensitive information with industry-leading encryption.