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Your data needs to be protected. IBM Tape Backup and Automation solutions for IBM System x, eServer xSeries, and Netfinity servers protect your business with a full complement of tape technologies. When comparing cost per GB of storage, tape is still one of the most cost-effective backup technologies. IBM tape solutions range from value-server offerings to the latest enterprise automation. These tape products offer excellent backup rates, outstanding throughput and backwards compatibility. Tape solutions for System x, xSeries and Netfinity servers are ServerProven for compatibility and reliability.


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IBM RDX Removable Disk
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IBM RDX Removable Disk
The IBM RDX solution provides all the benefits of disk, with fast random access to data and drag and drop functionality, and all the historic portability and durability benefits of tape. Designed for portability and longevity, the rugged RDX cartridges are engineered to be durable so you can safely transport off-site while also providing the shelf life required for archival requirements.
Form Factor:   5.25” Internal & External Docks
Capacity:   160GB, 320GB, & 500GB disk cartridges
Performance:   Up to 25 MB/s
Compatibility:   Compatible with all IBM RDX Cartridges
Interface:   USB 2.0
DDS Generation 5 Internal SATA Tape Drive
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IBM DDS Generation 5 Internal SATA Tape Drive
Leveraging the latest in DDS technology, IBM's DDS Generation 5 Tape Drive delivers one of the most competitive total cost of ownership (TCO) stories in its class. Accounting for 80% of all entry-level tape drive shipments, DDS is a popular choice for tape backup and archive in the small to medium-sized business segment.
Form Factor:   3.5" & 5.25" Half-Height Internal Drive
Capacity:   36 GB (72 GB compressed) capacity
Performance:   3.5 MB/s (7 MB/s compressed) transfer rate
Backward Compatibility:   Read/Write compatible with DDS-4 and DDS-3
Interface:   SATA
DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive
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The IBM DDS Generation 5 USB tape drive is the entry point into the IBM DDS tape drive family and offers dependable capacity and performance for value-conscious small and medium or distributed large enterprise businesses.
Form Factor:   3.5" & 5.25" Half-Height Internal Drive
Capacity:   36 GB (72 GB compressed) capacity
Performance:   3 MB/s (6 MB/s compressed) transfer rate
Backward Compatibility:   Read/Write compatible with DDS-4 and DDS-3
Interface:   USB 2.0
DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive
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IBM DDS Generation 6 Internal USB Tape Drive
The IBM DDS Generation 6 Internal USB Tape Drive provides optimum capacity, performance, and a low total cost of ownership for small and medium business environments or enterprise workgroups requiring the highest capacity and performance DDS (DAT) drive available.
Form Factor:   3.5" & 5.25" Half-Height Internal Drive
Capacity:   80 GB (160 GB compressed) capacity
Performance:   6.9 MB/s (13.8 MB/s compressed) transfer rate
Backward Compatibility:   Read/Write compatible with DDS-5 and DDS-4
Interface:   USB 2.0
Half High Tape Drive External Enclosure
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IBM Half High Tape Drive External Enclosure
The Half-High SCSI Tape Enclosure provides a space saving and low cost alternative to mounting a drive internally in your server. In stealth black, this table or shelf unit becomes an ideal solution when you're looking for a home for one of our wide array of Half-Height System x Tape drives.
Bays:   Single Half-Height
Form Factor:   Table Top or Shelf
Interface:   Single SCSI Interface & Cabling Kit (42C3910) required
Part number:   8767HHX
1U Tape Drive External Enclosure
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IBM 1U Tape Drive External Enclosure
The IBM 1U rack-mount external tape enclosure provides a cost-effective solution for adding up to two half-height tape drives externally to your IBM rack-optimized system x server environments.
Bays:   Two Half-Height
Form Factor:   1U Rack-Mount
Interface:   One SCSI Interface & Cabling Kit (42C3910) required per drive added (Up to 2 Max)
Part number:   87651UX

 
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