Name: 46X9553 IBM 1.5TB LTO-5 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Half-Height Tape Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 46X9553
Price: 659.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM 46X9553 LTO-5 Fibre Channel tape drive offers a solid solution for backup and archival needs, combining 1.5TB native storage with a high-speed 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface. It's designed to fit in standard half-height slots, making it a practical choice for enterprise data centers seeking dependable tape-based storage.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	46X9553

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO Ultrium 5 (LTO-5) tape cartridge
Capacity Compressed	3 TB
Capacity Native	1.5 TB
Recording Format	LTO-5 Ultrium
Backward Compatibility	LTO-4 (read/write)
Cache	512 MB
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
MTBF	250,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

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

Product Description
This IBM LTO-5 tape drive handles large volumes of data with a native storage capacity of 1.5TB, which can compress up to 3TB. It uses an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel connection to deliver quick and efficient data transfers, making it suitable for backup and archiving tasks. Often found in data centers and enterprise storage setups, this tape drive is built for IT professionals managing backups, archival storage, or disaster recovery. It’s designed to fit neatly in half-height server slots, making integration straightforward. Key Features High native and compressed storage capacities ideal for extensive backups Fast Fibre Channel interface reduces data transfer times Compact half-height form factor to maximize rack space Compatible with LTO-5 media for broad software support Robust performance suited for enterprise-grade backup environments This tape drive is commonly deployed in environments where reliable, long-term data storage is critical, including financial institutions, healthcare, and large IT operations. Its balance of capacity and speed helps maintain smooth backup workflows without overloading network resources.

Use Cases
The IBM 46X9553 LTO-5 tape drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers requiring efficient archival and long-term backup solutions. It is especially suited for IT environments that demand high-throughput data transfer and reliable storage within limited rack space. How It's Used: Archiving large datasets in virtualization-heavy enterprise IT environments to maintain data integrity over extended periods. Backup operations in storage clusters where scalable, high-capacity tape storage complements disk-based systems. Data centers managing compliance archives that require secure, offline storage with rapid retrieval capabilities. Remote office setups leveraging half-height tape drives to optimize rack space while ensuring critical data backup. Disaster recovery systems prioritizing high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity for efficient tape-based data replication. This tape drive enhances operational workflows by delivering dependable, high-speed data transfers within standard rack environments. Its compatibility with LTO-5 technology supports scalable and efficient storage strategies across complex IT infrastructures.