Name: 46X5679 IBM 3TB LTO-5 SAS Internal Tape Drive 140MB/s
Brand: IBM
SKU: 46X5679
Price: 803.67 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 3TB LTO-5 SAS Internal Tape Drive is a high-capacity backup solution built to handle large datasets efficiently. It fits into enterprise storage systems where secure, long-term data archiving is necessary, providing reliable tape-based storage that complements disk and cloud options.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	46X5679

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-5 Ultrium Tape Drive
Capacity Compressed	3 TB (compressed, 2:1)
Recording Format	LTO-5
Backward Compatibility	LTO-4 (read/write)
Cache	64 MB
MTBF	250,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

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

Product Description
This IBM 3TB LTO-5 SAS Internal Tape Drive is built for efficient and secure data backup and archiving. It uses LTO-5 technology, which is commonly found in data centers and enterprise IT environments to manage large volumes of data with high speed and reliability. Often installed in servers or storage arrays, this tape drive is ideal for IT professionals and organizations that require dependable long-term storage solutions. Its SAS interface facilitates fast data transfer and integration with existing infrastructure. Key Features Offers a native capacity of 3TB for extensive data storage needs Achieves transfer rates up to 140 MB/s for quick backup and restore operations Compatible with SAS interfaces for stable and efficient connectivity Supports hardware-based data compression to optimize storage space Designed to fit into internal slots for seamless integration into storage systems This tape drive is typically deployed in enterprise backup environments, archival systems, and disaster recovery setups. It helps businesses maintain data integrity and accessibility over time without relying solely on disk-based storage. Its role in managing backups ensures data is preserved securely and can be restored when necessary, making it a critical component in IT infrastructure.

Use Cases
The IBM 3TB LTO-5 SAS Internal Tape Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and archival environments where high-capacity and reliable long-term storage is critical. IT administrators managing large-scale backup operations or regulatory-compliant data retention benefit from its robust SAS connectivity and tape-based storage efficiency. How It's Used: Archiving large datasets in financial institutions requiring secure, long-term data retention. Enterprise IT departments performing incremental backups within virtualization environments. Data centers integrating tape drives into hierarchical storage management systems for cost-effective scalability. Media production companies storing high-resolution video archives with fast data transfer needs. Backup solutions for remote office networks utilizing internal tape drives to complement disk storage. By leveraging the IBM 3TB LTO-5 SAS Internal Tape Drive, organizations can efficiently manage backup windows and storage capacity growth without compromising transfer performance. Its integration into enterprise storage architectures supports improved data lifecycle management and operational reliability.

46X5679 IBM 3TB LTO-5 SAS Internal Tape Drive 140MB/s

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