IBM 46X1290 Blank Data Tape LTO 1500 GB

IBM 46X1290 Blank Data Tape LTO 1500 GB The IBM 46X1290 LTO Ultrium 5 Half-High Internal Tape Drive provides reliable backup, archiving and disaster recovery for enterprise and business environments. Featuring LTO-5 technology, high-capacity storage and a 6Gb/s SAS interface, it delivers dependable long-term data protection with hardware encryption and Linear Tape File System (LTFS) support. Key Features Half-height internal LTO-5 Ultrium tape drive. 1.5TB native storage capacity. Up to 3TB compressed capacity (2:1 compression). 6Gb/s SAS host interface. Native transfer speeds up to 140MB/s. Compressed transfer speeds up to 280MB/s. AES 256-bit hardware encryption. Linear Tape File System (LTFS) support. Reliable Enterprise Backup The IBM LTO-5 Ultrium drive delivers dependable backup and archival storage with high-capacity removable media, making it suitable for protecting business-critical information while supporting long-term data retention strategies. High-Speed Data Protection The 6Gb/s SAS interface enables efficient backup performance with sustained transfer rates of up to 280MB/s (compressed), reducing backup windows for demanding enterprise workloads. Secure Long-Term Archiving Built-in AES 256-bit hardware encryption protects sensitive data stored on tape, while LTFS support allows tape media to be accessed similarly to removable disk storage for simplified file management. Technical Specifications Specification Details Brand IBM Model LTO Ultrium 5 Half-High Internal Tape Drive Manufacturer Part Number 46X1290 Product Type Internal Tape Drive Tape Technology LTO-5 Ultrium Form Factor Half-Height Internal Native Capacity 1.5TB Compressed Capacity Up to 3TB (2:1 Compression) Native Transfer Rate Up to 140MB/s Compressed Transfer Rate Up to 280MB/s Host Interface 6Gb/s SAS Encryption AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption LTFS Support Yes Compatible Media LTO-5 Read/Write, LTO-4 Read/Write, LTO-3 Read Only Applications Enterprise Backup, Disaster Recovery, Long-Term Archiving, Regulatory Compliance and Data Protection Package Contents IBM LTO Ultrium 5 Half-Height Internal Tape Drive and Documentation The IBM 46X1290 LTO Ultrium 5 Half-High Internal Tape Drive delivers reliable, secure and cost-effective tape-based storage, making it an ideal solution for enterprise backup, archival and disaster recovery environments.