Datasheet

IBM Half-high LTO Generation 3 SAS Tape Drive 3
Features
The IBM Half-high LTO Generation 3 SAS tape drive has the features and benefits listed in Table 2:
Table 2. Features and benefits
Feature Benefits
6 Gbps SAS host interface Fast connection to the server
160 MBps max data transfer rate Helps reduce the time required for backup
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3.3x transfer rate increase from previous generation LTO Gen 2 (24 MBps
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Native)
Up to 800 GB cartridge capacity Helps store greater amounts of data as your business grows
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Digital Speed Matching (DSM) Supported on Ultrium 4 media in increments of 30 MBps to 80 MBps
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Along with a larger buffer, helps to maximize drive performance when data
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rates are less than optimal
256 MB Buffer Together with Digital Speed Matching, helps the drive mitigate fluctuations
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in data rates
Adaptive Data Compression With the 256 MB buffer, helps you achieve optimal performance and storage
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capacity
Helps improve data throughput and tape repositions
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Helps support data integrity through synchronous, dynamic swapping of
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data compression scheme
16 channel head Increases data throughput to support higher drive speeds
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Timing-based servo positioning Patented technology that provides greater precision when writing data to
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tape
Enables the drive to support the use of narrower tracks
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With the 16 channel head, linear density of the data is increased
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Advanced tape loader and
threader mechanism
Improves error recovery and provides greater reliability when loading
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threading and unloading tape cartridges
Independent loader and threader motors, coupled with positive pin retention
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helps retain the pin during a miss-pick and helps improve load & thread
reliability
Designed to improve drive and media reliability
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“On-the-fly” Adaptive channel
calibration
Allows the drive to adjust to variations in the media and head while
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calibrating the channel.
Helps improve data throughput rates and data integrity
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Copper based chips Based on IBM copper chip technology, provides improved performance
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while providing lower overall power consumption over previous generations
of LTO drives.
Superior power management Enables the drive to operate in write mode and idle mode for when the drive
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is not in use
Improves heat dissipation and provides greater operational efficiency than
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previous-generation LTO drives
WORM support WORM capable cartridges give you the option of storing vital data in a
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non-erasable, non-rewritable format, to meet strict regulatory requirements
for data retention
Helps address evolving regulatory initiatives
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Flexible mounting alternatives Half height external SAS tape drive for a low cost and space efficient table
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top or shelf unit alternative to mounting a drive internally in your server.
5.25” half high internal SAS tape drive designed for internal installation in
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IBM System x tower servers or external IBM 1U rackmount enclosures