Tape Drive adds storage to eServer xSeries servers.
Press Release Summary:
Using onboard hardware data compression feature, and assuming 2:1 compression ratio, Linear Tape Open (LTO) Generation 3 SCSI Tape Drive stores up to 800 GB per cartridge at rates to 160 MB/s. It has 5.25 in., full-high form factor and supports U160 or U320 low-voltage differential SCSI adapter or onboard controller. Featuring transfer rates from 288-576 GB/hr, unit offers 16-channel read-while write operation with ensured data integrity.
Original Press Release:
IBM LTO FH Generation 3 Tape Drive Offers Data Storage Capacity for Your IBM eServer xSeries Servers
Overview
LTO Generation 3 SCSI Tape Drive
The Linear Tape Open (LTO) SCSI tape drive joins the IBM family of LTO tape offerings available for IBM eServer® xSeries® servers.
Take advantage of solid performance, excellent data storage capacity, and a high-density form factor while using popular LTO backup technology.
This attractively priced, offering in LTO technology is a new benchmark for mid- to high-end IBM eServer® xSeries servers requiring high-capacity, high-performance, and high-reliability tape solutions in a 5.25-inch, full-high form factor. Using its onboard hardware data compression feature, and assuming a 2:1 compression ratio, this drive can store up to 800 GB2,3 per cartridge, at a backup rate of up to 160 MB/s.
It delivers solid performance through attachment to a supported U160 or U320 low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI adapter or onboard controller.
Key prerequisites
· Ultra160 controller or Ultra320 SCSI adapter
· An available full-high drive bay or supported enclosure
Planned availability date
May 19, 2005, for LTO3
1 For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-IBM-SERV (800-426-7378) or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.
2 When referring to tape drive capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments.
3 Based on using onboard hardware data compression feature and assuming a 2:1 compression ratio. Data compression is dependent on many factors and is often less than stated.
At a glance
The LTO Generation 3 SCSI Tape Drive offers the following benefits:
· Up to 80 MB/s transfer rate, up to 160 MB/s with onboard compression, assuming 2:1 compression ratio
· 400 GB capacity, up to 800 GB with onboard compression, assuming 2:1 compression ratio
· Speedy transfer rate (288 GB/hr native; up to 576 GB/hr compressed) decreases system time allotted to backups, frees system and IT resources, operating power 28 watts
· Sixteen-channel read-while write speeds the operation of the drive and ensures data integrity
· Support for Ultra160 or Ultra320 SCSI controllers
· Support for leading operating systems and popular backup software
· One-year, limited warranty1
For technical support:
· Call the IBM Support Center at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
or
· Request technical information via the Personal Computing Division Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
