Product Overview
The LTO Ultrium 5 Data Tape cartridge, also known as the IBM 46X1290, is a high-capacity storage unit that addresses the growing data backup and preservation needs of organizations. The native capacity of this cartridge is 1.5 TB, and the compressed capacity is 3.0 TB; hence, it is an effective way of storing large amounts of data without the risk of losing data. It perfectly fits the companies that need to have scalable and long-term data storage solutions, as the conformity to the LTO Ultrium 5 standard makes it compatible and reliable.
Key Features and Benefits
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Extensive Storage Capacity: Every cartridge is equipped with 1.5 TB of native storage and 3 TB of compressed storage, reducing the number of tapes needed to store a large amount of data.
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Superior Data Transfer Rates: Can compress its data transfer rate up to 280MB /s, which is relatively high, and therefore, the process of backup and recovery is speedy.
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Increase Durability: The product has a great capacity and durability of 20,000 loaded or unloaded cycles, thus it is reliable in environments that lead to high traffic.
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Long-Term Data Retention: Provides up to 30 years of data archiving services, therefore, suited to long-term data retention and meeting the requirements of data retention.
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Interoperability: Compatible with LTO Ultrium 5 drives and libraries, and therefore, compatible with existing systems.
Technical Specifications
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Feature |
Specification |
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Native Capacity |
1.5 TB |
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Compressed Capacity |
Up to 3.0 TB (2:1 compression) |
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Data Transfer Rate |
Up to 280 MB/s (compressed) |
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Tape Length |
846 meters |
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Load/Unload Cycles |
20,000 cycles |
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Archival Life |
Up to 30 years |
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Form Factor |
LTO Ultrium 5 |
Product Information
IBM 46X1290 LTO Ultrium 5 Data Tape Cartridge has been developed to meet the growing data storage needs in the enterprise environment. The high-capacity and high data transfer speeds of this model ensure that it is suitable for backing up vast amounts of data, and its tolerance with time is maintained by its longevity. The Cartridge is compatible with LTO Ultrium 5 drives and libraries, allowing compatibility with the existing systems with ease, and the cartridge may be utilized to enable the requirement of data backups and archival to be scaled.