Description
Product overview
The 35P2346 IBM 2.5TB/6.25TB LTO-6 FC Tape Drive is a high-performance data storage device designed for modern data centers. It utilizes Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology, which is a popular standard for tape storage. This tape drive offers high capacity, fast data transfer rates, and advanced features, making it an ideal solution for backing up, archiving, and retrieving large amounts of data.
LTO-6 Technology
LTO-6 is the sixth generation of the LTO tape technology, which was developed by a consortium of technology companies including IBM, HP, and Quantum. The LTO standard is designed to provide a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable tape storage solution that can handle the increasing demands of modern data centers.
LTO-6 tapes have a native capacity of 2.5 terabytes (TB) and a compressed capacity of 6.25 TB. This means that data can be compressed at a ratio of 2.5:1, resulting in a higher storage capacity. LTO-6 also offers a fast data transfer rate of up to 400 megabytes per second (MB/s) for uncompressed data and up to 1,000 MB/s for compressed data.
FC Interface
The 35P2346 IBM LTO-6 FC Tape Drive features a Fibre Channel (FC) interface, which is a high-speed data transfer technology that uses fiber-optic cables to connect devices. FC is commonly used in storage area networks (SANs) and is ideal for connecting high-performance devices such as tape drives.
The FC interface on the 35P2346 IBM LTO-6 FC Tape Drive supports speeds of up to 8 gigabits per second (Gbps), providing fast and reliable data transfer. The FC interface also allows for multiple devices to be connected to a single FC port using a switch, which can help to reduce the number of required ports and simplify the overall system architecture.
Advanced Features
The 35P2346 IBM LTO-6 FC Tape Drive includes advanced features that enhance its reliability, performance, and ease of use. These features include:
- Encryption – LTO-6 tapes can be encrypted using the 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm, which provides strong security for sensitive data.
- WORM – Write Once Read Many (WORM) technology is available on LTO-6 tapes, which allows data to be written once and then read many times. This feature is useful for compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Partitioning – LTO-6 tapes can be partitioned into two or four separate sections, allowing data to be organized and managed more efficiently.
- LTFS – The Linear Tape File System (LTFS) is a file system that allows data to be stored on LTO-6 tapes in a format that is easily accessible by operating systems. This feature makes it easier to manage and retrieve data from LTO-6 tapes.
Overall, the 35P2346 IBM 2.5TB/6.25TB LTO-6 FC Tape Drive is a high-performance data storage device that offers high capacity, fast data transfer rates, and advanced features. It utilizes LTO-6 technology and a Fibre Channel interface to provide reliable and scalable tape storage for modern data centers. With its encryption, WORM, partitioning, and LTFS features, the 35P2346 IBM LTO-6 FC Tape Drive is an ideal solution for backing up, archiving, and retrieving large amounts of data.
General Information about this IBM 35P2346
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model Number or SKU# 35P2346
- Product Type : Tape Drive
- Interface Type : Fibre Channel
Technical Features
- Tape Type : Lto-6
- Native Drive Capacity : 2.5TB
- Interface Type : Fibre Channel
- Technical Features :
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 6.25TB
- Native Data Transfer Rate : 160 Mbps
- Compressed Data Transfer Rate : 400 Mbps
