Description
Product overview
The 95P5819 IBM LTO Ultrium-4 SAS Internal Tape Drive is a high-capacity storage device that is designed to be installed inside a server or storage array. It is an internal tape drive that uses the LTO Ultrium-4 format to store up to 800GB of uncompressed data or up to 1.6TB of compressed data on a single tape cartridge. In this article, we will explore the features and specifications of the 95P5819 IBM LTO Ultrium-4 SAS Internal Tape Drive.
LTO Ultrium-4 Technology
The LTO Ultrium-4 format is the fourth generation of the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium standard. This technology uses a half-inch wide tape and is designed for high-capacity data storage and backup. LTO Ultrium-4 cartridges can hold up to 800GB of uncompressed data or up to 1.6TB of compressed data on a single tape.
SAS Interface
The 95P5819 IBM LTO Ultrium-4 SAS Internal Tape Drive uses a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface to connect to a server or storage array. SAS is a high-speed, point-to-point interface that provides fast and reliable data transfer rates. The SAS interface provides a secure and efficient connection between the tape drive and the host system.
Internal Form Factor
The 95P5819 IBM LTO Ultrium-4 SAS Internal Tape Drive is designed to be installed directly into a server or storage array. It occupies a standard 5.25-inch drive bay and is compatible with a range of server platforms. The internal form factor of the tape drive makes it easy to integrate into existing server configurations.
Performance
The 95P5819 IBM LTO Ultrium-4 SAS Internal Tape Drive has a maximum data transfer rate of 120MB/s assuming the data is compressed. If the data is uncompressed, the transfer rate drops to 80MB/s. These transfer rates are relatively slow compared to modern solid-state storage devices, but they are still considered to be fast for tape drives. The slower transfer rates are offset by the large capacity of the tape cartridges, making tape drives ideal for archival storage or backup applications.
Compatibility
The 95P5819 IBM LTO Ultrium-4 SAS Internal Tape Drive is designed to be compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and various UNIX variants. It is also compatible with a range of backup software packages, including IBM Tivoli Storage Manager. This wide range of compatibility makes the tape drive a versatile option for organizations that need to store and backup data across multiple platforms.
Reliability
Tape drives are known for their reliability, and the 95P5819 IBM LTO Ultrium-4 SAS Internal Tape Drive is no exception. The LTO Ultrium-4 format is designed to be highly reliable, with a claimed average media life of 30 years. The tape drive itself is also designed to be highly reliable, with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 250,000 hours. This means that the drive should be able to run continuously for over 28 years before it is likely to fail.
Encryption
The 95P5819 IBM LTO Ultrium-4 SAS Internal Tape Drive features hardware-based encryption, which helps to secure data that is stored on the tape. The encryption is performed in real-time, which means that it does not slow down the data transfer process. The encryption keys can be managed using IBM’s Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager software, which provides a centralized key management system for the tape drives.
General Information about this IBM 95P5819
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model Number or SKU# 95P5819
- Product Type : Tape Drive
- Interface Type : SAS
Technical Features
- Tape Type : LTO Ultrium-4
- Native Drive Capacity : 800GB
- Interface Type : SAS
- Enclosure Type : Internal
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 1600GB
- Native Data Transfer Rate : 120MBPS
- Compressed Data Transfer Rate : 240MBPS
- Buffer : 256MB
