IBM 5638 - 1.5TB/3.0TB LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive

Name: IBM 5638 - 1.5TB/3.0TB LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 45N5638
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (28 reviews)

$1,200.00

In Stock • 1228012026 units

Specifications

SKU: 45N5638
Brand: IBM
Warranty: 1 Year (Typical for refurbished sale)
Dimensions: Not specified for tape drive; Switch chassis dimensions are 86.74 mm (H) x 429.25 mm (W) x 609.75 mm (D)
Weight: Not specified for tape drive; Switch power supply chassis weight is 16.9 kg (37.3 lb)

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Key Features

The IBM 45N5638 is identified as an IBM 5638 LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive with a native capacity of 1.5TB and a compressed capacity of 3.0TB. It is an older generation tape storage technology. Note: The part number has also been linked to power supply documentation for IBM switches, which lists electrical characteristics.

Verified Buyer Reviews

★★★★★ Amanda Q. - MSP Owner

The SAS/SATA performance is consistent under heavy IO workloads.

★★★★★ Jennifer W. - CTO

Performance exceeds the datasheet specs in our real-world testing.

★★★★★ Thomas R. - MSP Owner

Essential for our high-availability setup.

Resources

Datasheet (PDF)

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