Datasheet

IBM Half-high LTO Generation 3 SAS Tape Drive 4
Specifications
The Half-high LTO Generation 3 SAS tape drive has the following specifications:
6 Gbps SAS host interface
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Uses IBM Ultrium LTO 3 data cartridges and LTO cleaning cartridges
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Up to 400 GB native capacity, and up to 800 GB in compressed mode (2:1 compression)
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80 MBps native back-up rate and up to 160 MBps in compressed mode (2:1 compression)
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Burst data-transfer rate of 300 MBps
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Internal buffer size of 256 MB
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Read/Write compatibility with LTO Gen 2 cartridges. Read compatibility with LTO Gen 1 cartridges
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Physical specifications
The IBM Internal Half-high LTO Generation 3 SAS Tape Drive has the following physical specifications:
Height: 43 mm (1.75 in.)
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Width: 149 mm (5.85 in.)
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Depth: 210 mm (8.40 in.)
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Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb.)
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The IBM External Half-high LTO Generation 3 SAS Tape Drive has the following physical specifications:
Height: 58 mm (2.3 in)
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Width: 213 mm (8.4 in)
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Depth: 332 mm (13.1 in)
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Weight: 4.3 kg (9.5 lb)
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Figure 2 shows the IBM External Half High LTO Gen 3 SAS Drive.
Figure 2. IBM External Half High LTO Gen 3 SAS Drive
Operating environment
The IBM Half-high LTO Generation 3 SAS Tape Drive is supported in the following environment:
Temperature:
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Operating: 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F)
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Non-operating: -40 to 60 °C (-40 to 140 °F)
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