Description
Product overview
Data storage is an essential aspect of modern businesses and organizations. Magnetic tape drives have been a popular means of storing and backing up large amounts of data for many years. The 96P0900 IBM LTO Ultrium-3 SCSI LVD FH Internal Tape Drive is a high-capacity, high-speed tape drive designed to meet the storage needs of large organizations. This article will explain the features and benefits of this tape drive in detail.
The 96P0900 IBM LTO Ultrium-3 SCSI LVD FH Internal Tape Drive is a tape drive that uses the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium-3 format. This format was developed by IBM, HP, and Seagate in 1998 and has since become a standard for high-capacity magnetic tape storage. The LTO Ultrium-3 format uses half-inch tape that is 680 meters long and can store up to 800 GB of uncompressed data or up to 1.6 TB of compressed data on a single tape cartridge.
The 96P0900 IBM LTO Ultrium-3 SCSI LVD FH Internal Tape Drive is designed to be installed in a server or storage array. It uses a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) connection to transfer data between the drive and the server or array. The drive also uses Low Voltage Differential (LVD) signaling to ensure reliable data transfer over longer cable lengths.
High Capacity and Speed
The 96P0900 IBM LTO Ultrium-3 SCSI LVD FH Internal Tape Drive has a maximum capacity of 800 GB of uncompressed data or 1.6 TB of compressed data on a single tape cartridge. This high capacity makes it ideal for backing up large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. The drive also has a maximum data transfer rate of 80 MB/s, which means that it can transfer large amounts of data quickly.
Compatibility
The 96P0900 IBM LTO Ultrium-3 SCSI LVD FH Internal Tape Drive is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and UNIX. This makes it a versatile storage solution that can be used in a variety of environments. The drive is also backwards compatible with LTO Ultrium-2 and Ultrium-1 tape formats, which means that it can read and write to tapes in these formats.
Reliability
The 96P0900 IBM LTO Ultrium-3 SCSI LVD FH Internal Tape Drive has several features that ensure reliable operation. The drive uses LVD signaling to ensure reliable data transfer over longer cable lengths. It also has an internal head cleaner that automatically cleans the drive head after every use, which helps to prevent data errors due to dirt or dust on the tape. Additionally, the drive has a built-in error correction system that can detect and correct errors that may occur during data transfer.
Scalability
The 96P0900 IBM LTO Ultrium-3 SCSI LVD FH Internal Tape Drive is designed to be scalable, which means that it can be used in conjunction with other tape drives and libraries to create a larger storage solution. This scalability makes it easy to expand the storage capacity of a system as the need for more storage grows.
Ease of Use
The 96P0900 IBM LTO Ultrium-3 SCSI LVD FH Internal Tape Drive is designed to be easy to use. The drive comes with software that allows users to easily configure and manage the drive. The software also includes a variety of diagnostic tools that can be used to troubleshoot issues that may arise.
General Information about this IBM 96P0900
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model Number or SKU# 96P0900
- Product Type : Tape Drive
- Interface Type : SCSI
Technical Features
- Tape Type : LTO -3
- Native Drive Capacity : 400GB
- Interface Type : SCSI
- Enclosure Type : Internal
- Compressed Drive Capacity : 800GB
- Native Data Transfer Rate : 60MBPS
- Compressed Data Transfer Rate : 120MBPS
- SCSI Signaling Type : Differential (LVD)
- Form Factor : 5.25 X 1H
