Maximize Storage with the IBM LTO-7 Tape Drive for Enterprise Backup
The IBM LTO-7 Tape Drive, 38L7302 is a high-performance, cost-effective storage solution designed to meet the growing demands of modern data backup and archiving. With a native capacity of 6TB per cartridge and up to 15TB of compressed storage, the LTO-7 data archiving provides organizations with the ability to securely store vast amounts of data at an affordable price. Leveraging the latest LTO technology, it offers improved data transfer rates of up to 300 MBps (native) and 750 MBps (compressed), ensuring fast, reliable access to critical data when needed most.
Interface: Single port 6 Gbps SAS or 8 Gbps Fibre Channel (auto-negotiation).
Form Factor: Half-height.
Part Number: IBM 38L7302.
Capacity: 6 TB native (15 TB compressed, 2.5:1).
Transfer Rate: 300 MB/s native; burst up to SAS 600 MB/s, FC 800 MB/s.
Cache: 1024 MB read/write.
Encryption: Supports Ultrium 5, 6, and 7.
Display: Single Character Display (SCD).
LEDs: Ready, Fault.
Maintenance Mode: Yes.
Compatibility: Reads/writes earlier LTO cartridges.
Bootable: Yes, depending on host system.
- Single Port SAS Interface (6 Gbps): Yes
- Single Port Fibre Channel Interface (8 Gbps): Yes
- Auto-negotiation to Lower Speeds: Yes
- Half Height Form Factor: Yes
- Native Storage Capacity (6 TB per Cartridge): Yes
- Compressed Storage Capacity (15 TB): Yes
- Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate (300 MB/s): Yes
- Burst Data Transfer Rate (SAS 600 MB/s): Yes
- Burst Data Transfer Rate (FC 800 MB/s): Yes
- 1024 MB Read-and-Write Cache: Yes
- Encryption Support for Ultrium 5, 6, and 7 Cartridges: Yes
- Single Character Display (SCD) Operator Panel: Yes
- Ready and Fault Status LEDs: Yes
- Maintenance Mode Functions: Yes
- Backward Compatibility with Earlier LTO Cartridges: Yes
- Can Be Used as a Bootable Device: Yes (depending on host system configuration)
Optimizing Enterprise Backup Strategies with IBM LTO-7
The IBM LTO-7 Tape Drive is perfect for large enterprises that need to back up substantial amounts of data. With native capacities of 6TB per cartridge, businesses can store terabytes of essential data securely, reducing dependency on expensive disk-based storage systems. This capacity allows organizations to manage and back up increasing volumes of data without compromising on speed or storage efficiency.
In large enterprise environments, data is constantly being generated and accessed, making it crucial to have a reliable and scalable backup solution. The LTO-7 Tape Drive provides a cost-effective way to create full system backups and incremental backups, which can be scheduled regularly to minimize the risk of data loss. Additionally, the 15TB compressed storage capacity ensures that organizations can store multiple backup copies of critical data on a single tape, enabling better use of storage space while maintaining redundancy for disaster recovery.
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