Brand: IBM · SKU: 71P9145 · MPN: 71P9145 · Category: Components
The IBM 71P9145 is a DDS Generation-5 tape drive option featuring a 5.25-inch, half-high form factor designed for low and midrange IBM eServer xSeries servers. This reliable tape drive unit supports Ultra2 Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI connections and high-speed tape backup. It provides up to 36GB of native capacity and up to 72GB of compressed capacity. The actual compression achieved is highly sensitive to the characteristics of the data being compressed. Key specifications include: Native Capacity Up to 36 GB, Compressed Capacity Up to 72 GB, Recording Format DAT72, Interface Type Ultra2 SCSI LVD, Native Sustained Transfer Rate 12.6 GB/hour, Compressed Sustained Transfer Rate up to 25.2 GB/hour, Buffer Memory Size 16 MB, and an Average File Access Time < 40 seconds.
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch Half-High (HH) |
|---|---|
| Interface Type | Ultra2 SCSI LVD |
| Recording Format | DAT72 (DDS-5) |
| Capacity (Native) | Up to 36 GB |
| Buffer Memory Size | 16 MB |
| Capacity (Compressed) | Up to 72 GB |
| Sustained Transfer Rate (Native) | 12.6 GB/hour |
| Sustained Transfer Rate (Compressed) | Up to 25.2 GB/hour |
| Warranty | N/A |
| Weight | N/A |
| Dimensions | 5.25-inch half-high form factor |
This IBM DDS Generation-5 internal tape drive (71P9145) offers reliable backup with 36GB native/72GB compressed capacity, utilizing an Ultra2 LVD SCSI interface in a 5.25-inch HH form factor, suitable for IBM eServer xSeries servers.
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Database Backends (SQL/Oracle)
"Engineered for high-throughput data paths or critical backup cycles, the 71P9145 provides the data integrity required for Database Backends (SQL/Oracle). Storage Fabric Architects will benefit from its performance consistency."
Yes, this IBM 71P9145 36/72GB DDS5 ULTRA2 SCSI INTERNAL TAPE DRIVE 5.25 HH BLACK (71P9145) is 100% genuine IBM hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This IBM 71P9145 36/72GB DDS5 ULTRA2 SCSI INTERNAL TAPE DRIVE 5.25 HH BLACK includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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