Name: 35P2641 IBM LTO-6 6.25TB SAS HH Tape Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 35P2641
Price: 1069.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM LTO-6 6.25TB SAS HH Tape Drive offers a balance of capacity and speed, fitting neatly into server racks with its half-height design. It serves as a trusted option for businesses looking to store backups and archives securely while maintaining quick access through its SAS interface.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	35P2641

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-6 (Ultrium) Tape Drive
Capacity Compressed	6.25TB
Capacity Native	2.5TB
Recording Format	LTO-6 (Linear Tape-Open)
Backward Compatibility	Read LTO-5, Read LTO-4, Write LTO-5
Cache	256 MB
Spindle Speed	160 MB/s
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The IBM LTO-6 6.25TB SAS HH Tape Drive is built for enterprises that need efficient, large-scale data backup and archiving solutions. Often found in data centers, it provides a dependable way to store vast amounts of data securely and access it when needed. This tape drive is commonly used by IT professionals managing backups, long-term archives, or disaster recovery systems. Key Features Offers native 6.25TB storage with up to 15TB compressed capacity Integrates via SAS interface for quick and stable connectivity Half-height design saves rack space while maintaining performance Supports industry-standard LTO Ultrium 6 cartridges for broad compatibility Includes hardware encryption support to protect sensitive data Typically deployed in enterprise backup environments, this tape drive helps organizations efficiently handle growing data volumes. It’s a solid choice where cost-effective, reliable storage is essential, especially for long-term retention and compliance needs.

Use Cases
The IBM LTO-6 6.25TB SAS HH Tape Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments and data centers where large volumes of backup and archival data require reliable, long-term storage. Organizations managing regulated data or extensive historical records benefit from its secure and high-speed tape technology, especially when space constraints demand half-height server rack compatibility. How It's Used: Storage clusters in enterprise data centers performing routine backups of critical virtualized workloads. Remote office locations using tape-based archival for compliance and disaster recovery purposes. SMB networks requiring cost-effective, high-capacity backups integrated with existing SAS storage infrastructures. Media and entertainment firms archiving large volumes of digital content in rack-mounted environments. Financial institutions securing immutable records in long-term retention workflows with fast retrieval needs. By combining a high native capacity with a compact form factor and SAS interface, this tape drive supports scalable backup strategies without compromising data access speed. It fits seamlessly into established rack deployments, enabling businesses to maintain operational efficiency while addressing growing storage demands.

35P2641 IBM LTO-6 6.25TB SAS HH Tape Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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