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40K2573 IBM LTO-3 Ultrium Tape Drive

SKU:

40K2573

Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • LTO-3 tape drive with 400 GB native capacity and up to 800 GB compressed storage
  • Supports data transfer rates up to 80 MB/s native speed
  • Compatible with IBM System x and BladeCenter servers
  • Designed for reliable, high-speed backup and archiving
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$753.80
Product Overview

The IBM LTO-3 Tape Drive is a high-capacity storage device primarily used for enterprise backup and data archiving. It fits within IBM server environments and provides reliable data transfer rates, making it a solid choice for IT teams aiming to safeguard large volumes of critical information.

General Information
Brand IBM
Part Number 40K2573
Alternate Part Number 40K2573-01-CT
Technical Information
Media Type LTO Ultrium 3 tape cartridge
Capacity Compressed 800 GB (2:1)
Capacity Native 400 GB
Recording Format Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 3
Backward Compatibility LTO-2 (read/write)
Cache 32 MB
Hot Pluggable Yes
Hot Swappable Yes
MTBF 250,000 hours
Interfaces/Ports
Interface SCSI
Physical Characteristics
Condition Refurbished
Weight 3.00
Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards RoHS, CE, FCC, UL


Product Description

The IBM LTO-3 Tape Drive is designed to provide dependable data backup and storage for enterprise environments. Often found in data centers and large IT infrastructures, it offers a high-capacity solution for safeguarding critical information.

Built for IT professionals managing server backups and archival storage, this drive delivers fast, efficient data handling. It fits seamlessly into IBM server systems, making it a preferred choice for organizations reliant on IBM hardware.

Key Features

  • Offers 400 GB native and 800 GB compressed storage capacity
  • Delivers up to 80 MB/s native data transfer speed
  • Compliant with Ultrium LTO-3 standards for broad compatibility
  • Includes robust error correction and data integrity features
  • Supports SAS interface for reliable connectivity

This tape drive is typically deployed in corporate backup solutions and archival systems, where consistent data protection is crucial. It plays a key role in maintaining long-term data integrity and supports efficient storage management without frequent media changes.


Use Cases

The 40K2573 IBM LTO-3 Tape Drive is used primarily for enterprise data backup and archival storage, supporting efficient data protection strategies.

How It's Used:

  • Routine backup of critical business data in data centers
  • Long-term archival storage of digital records
  • Disaster recovery data storage solutions
  • Backup for virtualized server environments
  • Storage of large multimedia files for media companies

This tape drive is an essential component for organizations requiring dependable and scalable tape-based storage solutions.


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40K2573 IBM LTO-3 Ultrium Tape Drive
40K2573 IBM LTO-3 Ultrium Tape Drive
$753.80