Product Description
The IBM 3573 8348 LTO6 Ultrium 6 Half-High Tape Drive Fibre (8348-3573) supplies efficient backup for tape library systems. This internal drive employs LTO-6 technology, yielding a native capacity of 2.5 TB per cartridge and up to 6.25 TB compressed, with a data transfer rate of up to 160 MB/sec native. It connects through an 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface and accommodates various operating systems including AIX, Linux, Windows, and others, acting as a dependable component for storage needs.
Key Features
- LTO-6 half-height tape drive with 8 Gbps Fibre Channel for solid data flow.
- Native data transfer rate of 160 MB/sec, aiding fast backups and restores.
- Supports read and write for LTO-6 and LTO-5 cartridges, with read for LTO-4.
- Encryption options for better data safeguarding.
- Half-height internal form suitable for library enclosures.
This tape drive advances data operations with backward compatibility and firm performance, supporting minimal breaks via compatible designs.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | 3573-8348 (TS3100/TS3200 Drive) |
| Tape Drive Type | IBM LTO Ultrium 6 |
| Interface | 8 Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Native Capacity | 2.5 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 6.25 TB per cartridge (2.5:1 compression) |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 160 MB/sec native |
| Form Factor | Half-height internal |
| Part Number | 8348-3573 |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-6 (read/write), LTO-5 (read/write), LTO-4 (read) |
System Compatibility
The IBM 3573 8348 fits with specific tape libraries and servers, including:
- IBM TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U)
- IBM Power Systems
- x86-based servers from diverse makers
Supports operating systems such as AIX 6.1 and later, Linux distributions (Red Hat, SUSE), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and later.
Ensure the host adapter handles Fibre Channel and drivers are set for best results.
Operating System Support
This tape drive runs on multiple platforms with minimum version demands:
- AIX 6.1, 7.1
- IBM i 7.1
- Linux kernels (2.6 and above)
- Windows Server editions
Each unit from DataTech Computer is checked thoroughly for function, with a 60-day warranty.
