Brand: IBM · SKU: 35P0998 · MPN: 35P0998 · Category: Components
IBM LTO-6 Half-Height (HH) Fibre Channel (FC) Tape Drive. It features native storage capacity of 2.5 TB per cartridge (up to 6 TB at 2.4:1 compression). The maximum native data transfer rate is up to 160 MB per second, with a burst data transfer rate of 800 MB per second. It has a 512 MB read-and-write cache. It supports encryption on Ultrium 4, 5, and 6 tape cartridges. It has a Single Character Display (SCD) operator panel and Ready/Fault status LEDs. It uses a single port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Interface. Some sources list the Compressed Drive Capacity as 6.25TB or the native capacity as 2.5TB with 6.2TB compressed at 2.5:1 compression. Some sources indicate this specific model (35P0998) is an FC (Fibre Channel) drive, while others list a SAS version with the same part number. The description from one listing mentions a native data transfer rate of 160 Mbps and compressed rate of 400 Mbps. This unit is often found in configurations for the IBM 7226-1U3 Media Enclosure.
| Cache | 512 MB |
|---|---|
| Interface | Fibre Channel (FC) |
| Form Factor | Half-Height (HH) |
| Native Capacity | 2.5 TB |
| Tape Generation | LTO-6 |
| Alt Part Number(s) | 00NV405 |
| Encryption Support | Yes (Ultrium 4, 5, and 6) |
| Native Transfer Rate | Up to 160 MB/s |
| Compressed Capacity (2.4:1) | 6 TB |
| Warranty | Varies (e.g., One-year warranty often cited for refurbished units) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Dimensions | Half height form factor |
The IBM 35P0998 is a Half-Height LTO Generation 6 Tape Drive featuring a Fibre Channel interface. It is designed for backup and archiving solutions and is often associated with the IBM 7226-1U3 Media Enclosure. It offers 2.5TB native capacity and supports encryption.
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