Description
Key Features of the 46X2476 IBM 1.5TB/3TB Internal Tape Drive
- High storage capacity: The 46X2476 IBM 1.5TB/3TB LTO 5 FC HH Internal Tl2000/4000 Tape Drive offers a high storage capacity of 1.5TB (native) and 3TB (compressed) per cartridge, providing ample space for long-term data archiving and backup.
- Fast data transfer: The tape drive features Fibre Channel (FC) interface, which provides fast data transfer rates of up to 140MB/s (native) and 280MB/s (compressed).
- Advanced data compression: The LTO 5 technology used in the tape drive offers advanced data compression, which increases storage capacity and improves data transfer rates.
- Robust data protection: The tape drive uses Advanced Data Encryption Standard (AES) encryption to protect data stored on the cartridges, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure.
- High durability: The tape drive is built to withstand the rigors of heavy use and offers a long archival life of 30 years, ensuring that data is kept safe for a long time.
- Compatibility: The tape drive is compatible with IBM System Storage TS2000 and TS4000 tape libraries and can be integrated seamlessly with existing systems.
- Easy maintenance: The tape drive features a user-friendly interface, which allows for easy monitoring and maintenance of the drive, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
Performance and Reliability of the IBM 1.5TB/3TB LTO 5 FC HH Internal
Tl2000/4000 Tape Drive
- High performance: The 46X2476 IBM 1.5TB/3TB LTO 5 FC HH Internal Tl2000/4000 Tape Drive offers fast data transfer rates of up to 140MB/s (native) and 280MB/s (compressed), allowing for quick and efficient data backup and archiving.
- Reliable data protection: The tape drive uses Advanced Data Encryption Standard (AES) encryption to protect data stored on the cartridges, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure and protected from unauthorized access.
- High durability: The tape drive is built to withstand the rigors of heavy use and offers a long archival life of 30 years, ensuring that data is kept safe for a long time.
- Robust error handling: The tape drive features robust error-handling and recovery mechanisms that ensure data integrity and minimize the risk of data loss in case of errors or failures.
- Low maintenance: The tape drive features a user-friendly interface, which allows for easy monitoring and maintenance of the drive, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
- High durability: The tape drive is built with high-quality materials and designed to withstand the rigors of heavy use, ensuring that the drive is long-lasting and reliable.
- Error Correction Code (ECC) : Tape drive uses ECC technology which is a method of detecting and correcting errors in data storage and transmission. This technology helps to minimize data errors and improve the reliability of the drive.
Compatibility and System Requirements for the 1.5TB/3TB LTO 5 FC HH
Internal Tl2000/4000 Tape Drive
- Compatibility: The 46X2476 IBM 1.5TB/3TB LTO 5 FC HH Internal Tl2000/4000 Tape Drive is compatible with IBM System Storage TS2000 and TS4000 tape libraries, allowing for seamless integration with existing systems.
- Operating System: The tape drive is compatible with a variety of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and UNIX.
- Host Interface: The tape drive uses a Fibre Channel (FC) host interface, which provides fast data transfer rates and reliable performance.
- Server requirements: The tape drive requires a server with a Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapter (HBA) and a free PCI Express slot to be installed.
- Power and Environmental requirements: Tape drive requires a voltage of 100-240VAC and a frequency of 50-60Hz to operate and should be installed in a room with a temperature between 10-35°C and relative humidity between 20-80%.
- Software compatibility: The tape drive requires compatible backup software, such as IBM Tivoli Storage Manager or Symantec Backup Exec, to function properly.
- Tape media: The tape drive uses LTO-5 tape media, it is important to ensure that the tape media used is compatible with the drive to ensure optimal performance.
General Information
- Manufacturer: IBM
- MPN: 46X2476
- Type: Tape Drive
- Tape Drive Type: Tape Storage
- SKU: 46X2476
- Tape Type : LTO-5
- Native Drive Capacity : 1.5TB
- Enclosure Type : Internal
Technical Features
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 3TB
- Interfaces Type : Fibre Channel(FC)
- Form Factor : Half Height







