Description
Performance and Transfer Rates
The 46X6075 IBM 1.5TB/3TB Ultrium LTO-5 FC HH Loader Module is a tape drive designed for use with the TL2000/4000 tape library. This tape drive offers high capacity and fast transfer rates, making it ideal for backup and archiving applications.
The drive has a native capacity of 1.5 terabytes (TB) and a compressed capacity of up to 3.0 TB when using 2:1 compression. It can write data at a speed of up to 140 megabytes per second (MB/s) when using the native interface, or up to 280 MB/s when using 2:1 compression.
In terms of connectivity, the drive features a Fibre Channel (FC) interface that allows for high-speed data transfer between the tape drive and the host system. The FC interface also provides improved reliability and performance compared to other interface types.
The loader module allows for up to eight tape cartridges to be loaded at once, making it easy to manage large amounts of data. The TL2000/4000 tape library can also be configured with up to two Ultrium LTO-5 FC HH loader modules, allowing for even greater capacity and performance.
Security and Encryption Capabilities
The IBM 46X6075 is a tape drive module that supports the Ultrium LTO-5 standard, which is a high-capacity, high-performance data storage technology. This tape drive module is designed to work with the IBM TL2000 and TL4000 tape libraries and is commonly used for backup and archiving purposes.
In terms of security and encryption capabilities, the IBM 46X6075 supports the following features:
- Encryption: The IBM 46X6075 supports hardware-based encryption using the 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm. This encryption method is designed to protect data during transmission and storage, and it is commonly used for compliance purposes, such as meeting the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Key management: To ensure the security of the encrypted data, the IBM 46X6075 supports key management functionality. This includes the ability to generate, store, and manage encryption keys using industry-standard protocols and algorithms.
- Secure transmission: The IBM 46X6075 supports Fibre Channel connectivity, which is a high-speed, low-latency network protocol designed for storage area networks (SANs). Fibre Channel is a secure protocol that uses authentication, authorization, and encryption to ensure the security of data during transmission.
- WORM support: The IBM 46X6075 also supports write-once, read-many (WORM) functionality, which is designed to prevent data from being altered or deleted once it has been written to the tape. This feature is commonly used in industries where data tampering or modification is prohibited, such as financial services, legal, and government.
Reliability and Durability
The 46X6075 IBM 1.5TB/3TB Ultrium LTO-5 FC HH Loader Module is a tape drive designed for use in IBM’s TL2000 and TL4000 tape libraries. It supports the LTO-5 tape format, which provides a maximum compressed capacity of 3TB per tape cartridge.
In terms of reliability, the LTO-5 tape format is known for its robust error-correction capabilities, which help to ensure that data is stored and retrieved accurately. Additionally, the IBM Ultrium LTO-5 tape drive is designed to be highly reliable, with features such as proactive drive health monitoring and automatic head cleaning.
As for durability, the LTO-5 tape format is known for its long archival life, with a claimed shelf life of up to 30 years. The IBM Ultrium LTO-5 tape drive is designed to be durable as well, with a ruggedized design that helps to protect the drive and its components from physical damage.
General Information:
- Tape Type : LTO-5
- Native Drive Capacity : 1.5TB
TECHNICAL FEATURES :
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 3TB
- Interfaces Type : Fibre Channel(Fc)
- Form Factor : Half Height
