The IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive (Part Number: 49Y3736) is a highly reliable solution for data storage and backup needs. This tape drive supports the Digital Data Storage (DDS) standard, offering compatibility with a wide range of data cartridges. With its support for DDS Generation 5, it provides a storage capacity of up to 72GB natively and 160GB compressed, making it a cost-effective option for small to medium-sized businesses needing a secure backup solution.
Using the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, the IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive delivers fast data transfer rates, with speeds of up to 6 MB/sec native and 13.8 MB/sec compressed, ensuring smooth and efficient performance in data-intensive environments. The USB interface also offers ease of use and simple integration with various systems, eliminating the need for specialised adapters or connections. The tape drive is both compact and lightweight, making it an excellent choice for desks with limited space.
This IBM tape drive uses the DAT (Digital Audio Tape) format, which has been trusted for years due to its durability and long lifespan for archived data. In terms of functionality, the drive is backward-compatible with previous DDS format versions, allowing seamless use of earlier tape media up to DDS-3. Moreover, it benefits from features like low power consumption and high operational reliability, ensuring smooth, energy-efficient operation over time.
In summary, the IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive is a solution that delivers storage and backup with a proven DDS technology suite, offering capacities suitable for environments where data security, reliability, and ease of access are essential.
EOL Technology Services offers a range of professional services, support, and replacement parts for the IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive (Part 49Y3736). Whether you need technical support, expert advice, or replacement hardware, we ensure your tape drive continues to operate efficiently over time.
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We can provide ongoing storage support, troubleshooting, performance optimisation, and a range of on-site data storage maintenance contracts to keep your system infrastructure running.
Yes, we offer professional installation and configuration services to ensure the part is set up correctly and integrated seamlessly into any existing infrastructure.
Certainly! We can assess your storage needs, performance requirements, and growth plans to recommend the most suitable hardware for your organisation.
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