Product Description
The IBM 3573-8444 LTO Ultrium 7 Full-High Fibre Channel Tape Drive (8444) delivers advanced backup and archiving capabilities for tape library environments. This full-height drive features an 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface for high-speed connectivity, with a native data transfer rate of 300 MB/s and storage capacity up to 6 TB per cartridge uncompressed, or 15 TB compressed at 2.5:1 ratio. It supports seamless operation in TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries, compatible with various platforms including AIX, IBM i, Linux, and Windows, to facilitate reliable data management.
Key Features
- LTO Ultrium 7 technology with 8 Gbps single-port Fibre Channel for efficient performance.
- Native transfer speed of 300 MB/s to accelerate backup processes.
- Handles LTO-7 and LTO-6 cartridges for read/write, and LTO-5 for read operations.
- Encryption capabilities for secure data protection.
- Designed for integration into IBM tape libraries for expanded storage options.
This tape drive improves data handling with backward compatibility and robust features, minimizing operational disruptions in supported configurations.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | 3573-8444 |
| Tape Drive Type | LTO Ultrium 7 Full-High |
| Interface | 8 Gbps Fibre Channel (single port) |
| Native Capacity | 6 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 15 TB per cartridge (2.5:1 compression) |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 300 MB/s native |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-7 (read/write), LTO-6 (read/write), LTO-5 (read) |
| Part Numbers | 3573-8444, 38L7446, 00VJ093 |
| Form Factor | Full-High |
System Compatibility
The IBM 3573-8444 is engineered for use in IBM TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) Tape Libraries, and works with a range of servers including:
- IBM Power Systems (p6 or later)
- IBM System x and Lenovo x86 servers
- Other platforms like AMD, Intel, and Oracle Sun systems.
For optimal integration, confirm library firmware is at version D.00 or higher.
Operating System Support
This tape drive is compatible with several operating systems, requiring minimum versions:
- AIX 6.1 or later
- IBM i 7.1 or later
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.7 or later
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP2 or later
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 or later
- Oracle Solaris 10 or later
Each unit from DataTech Computer is extensively tested to guarantee reliability, with a 60-day warranty provided.
