Lenovo ThinkSystem Internal Half High LTO Gen6 SAS Tape Drive
LTO-6 - 2.50 TB (Native)/6.25 TB (Compressed) - 6Gb/s SAS - 5.25" Width - 1/2H Height - Internal - 160 MB/s Native - 400 MB/s Compressed - Linear Serpentine - 1 Year Warranty
- SKU
- 7T27A01502
- Category
- Tape Drives
MSRP$6,399.00
$4,389.97
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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.
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
| Package Contents |
|
|---|---|
| Host Interface | 6Gb/s SAS |
| Product Type | Tape Drive |
| Compatibility | Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550 (7X09/7X10) Server |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7T27A01502 |
| Recording Method | Linear Serpentine |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
| Weight (Approximate) | 7.05 lb |
| Drive Type | LTO-6 |
| Form Factor | Internal |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo Group Limited |
| Product Name | ThinkSystem Internal Half High LTO Gen6 SAS Tape Drive |
| Brand Name | Lenovo |
| Height | 1.5" |
| Width | 5.7" |
| Depth | 8.3" |
| Drive Height | 1/2H |
| Drive Width | 5.25" |
| Native Storage Capacity | 2.50 TB |
| Compressed Storage Capacity | 6.25 TB |
| Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate | 160 MB/s |
| Maximum Compressed Data Transfer Rate | 400 MB/s |
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