The IBM 3628 tape drive (part number: 3628N4X) is an LTO Ultrium device designed for data storage and backup over the reliable SAS-2 interface. This tape drive supports the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium format, which is widely used in enterprise-level data backups to ensure optimal storage capacity, high-speed data transfers, and enhanced data security.
With the integration of LTO Ultrium technology, the tape drive is capable of handling up to 6.25 TB of compressed data (when using a 2.5:1 compression ratio) or 2.5 TB of native data, depending on how it’s configured. The device features an impressive data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s for compressed data, ensuring fast transfers, which is valuable in high-demand environments.
The SAS-2 interface offers excellent performance, supporting a data link running at 6 Gbps, which achieves reliable connectivity and compatibility with modern systems. SAS-2 also provides a higher degree of fault tolerance and error checking, making it an excellent choice for enterprise-level storage operations. The drive is engineered for compatibility with several IBM tape libraries and departmental backup systems, offering flexibility in deployment.
It also features advanced capabilities like hardware-based encryption, ensuring that data remains secure both during transfers and while in long-term storage, without affecting performance. Additionally, the tape drive is designed with backward read compatibility for preceding generations of LTO Ultrium media, giving organisations significant flexibility to use older media formats as their storage needs evolve.
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