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SKU
7T27A01502
Category
Tape Drives
Overview
Abstract
The Half-High LTO Generation 6 (LTO6) SAS Tape Drive is a high-performance, high-capacity data-storage device that is designed to back up and restore open-systems applications. It offers native storage capacity of 2.5 TB per cartridge (6.2 TB at 2.5:1 compression) and a maximum native data transfer rate of up to 160 Mbps (400 Mbps compressed). This enterprise data protection offering has a 5.25" half-height internal form factor for integration into System x tower servers.
This product guide provides essential presales information to understand the LTO6 SAS tape drive offerings and their key features, specifications, and compatibility. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about LTO6 SAS tape drive offerings and consider their use in IT solutions.
Introduction
The Half-High LTO Generation 6 (LTO6) SAS Tape Drive is a high-performance, high-capacity data-storage device that is designed to back up and restore open-systems applications. It offers native storage capacity of 2.5 TB per cartridge (6.2 TB at 2.5:1 compression) and a maximum native data transfer rate of up to 160 Mbps (400 Mbps compressed). This enterprise data protection offering has a 5.25" half-height internal form factor for integration into System x tower servers.
Did you know?
LTO Generation 6 tape drives feature hardware-based data encryption capabilities and support write once, read many (WORM) cartridges to help protect your data. With WORM cartridges you can store vital data in a non-erasable, non-rewritable format, while AES256 hardware encryption can securely store data to help ensure compliancy with data security, information disclosure, and privacy regulations for data at rest.
This drive is compatible with the cartridges of its predecessor, the Half-High LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Drive. It can also read generation 4 cartridges.
Warranty
Limited Warranty: 1 Year
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Highlights
Compatibility with LTO 5 (read and write) and LTO 4 (read) media
Speed matching and channel calibration for improved performance
Media partitioning for faster access to stored data
Support for host Application Managed Encryption (AME)
Support for 6 Gbps SAS adapters for improved performance and reliability
Support for leading operating systems and popular backup software
Specifications
Drive Performance
Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate
160 MB/s
Maximum Compressed Data Transfer Rate
400 MB/s
General Information
Manufacturer
Lenovo Group Limited
Manufacturer Part Number
7T27A01502
Brand Name
Lenovo
Product Name
ThinkSystem Internal Half High LTO Gen6 SAS Tape Drive
Product Type
Tape Drive
Interfaces/Ports
Host Interface
6Gb/s SAS
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor
Internal
Drive Width
5.25"
Drive Height
1/2H
Height
1.5"
Width
5.7"
Depth
8.3"
Weight (Approximate)
7.05 lb
Technical Information
Drive Type
LTO-6
Compressed Storage Capacity
6.25 TB
Native Storage Capacity
2.50 TB
Recording Method
Linear Serpentine
Warranty
Limited Warranty
1 Year
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
ThinkSystem Internal Half High LTO Gen6 SAS Tape Drive
