The IBM System Storage TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B (part number 3588-F3B) is a robust and reliable solution designed for high-capacity data storage. This tape drive leverages the LTO (Linear Tape-Open) Ultrium technology, offering excellent performance and storage capabilities. It is specifically built for enterprises and businesses that require secure and long-term data backup. The TS1030 supports up to LTO Ultrium 4 technology, boosting its storage capacity and efficiency.
The drive comes equipped with a 4Gb Fibre Channel interface, allowing quick and efficient data transfer, and is compatible with various Fibre Channel infrastructures. With a native capacity of 800 GB (uncompressed) and up to 1.6 TB of compressed capacity per cartridge, the TS1030 is highly scalable, making it ideal for environments that demand substantial data storage and reduced backup windows.
Typically used for archival and data recovery purposes, the TS1030 also features advanced mechanisms to ensure encryption and data integrity, offering additional layers of security, which are critical for financial, governmental, and healthcare sectors. Furthermore, the LTO-4 Ultrium technology enables write once, read many (WORM) functionality, a feature that prevents accidental overwriting of valuable data.
This tape drive is compatible with many server platforms and operating systems, ensuring it fits within a wide range of enterprise IT infrastructures. Additionally, the backward compatibility with earlier LTO versions (LTO-3) enables users to easily integrate it with previous investments in media and technology.
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