IBM 3588-F3A Tape Drive TotalStorage F3A LTO Ultrium 3

IBM 3588-F3A Tape Drive TotalStorage F3A LTO Ultrium 3

Part Number(s): 3588-F3A

The IBM TotalStorage 3588 Tape Drive Model F3A is an IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive that combines IBM tape reliability and performance at open systems prices. The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive:

•     More than doubles maximum data transfer rate, up to 80 MB/sec native as compared to LTO Ultrium 2
•     Doubles cartridge capacity, up to 400 GB native physical capacity per cartridge (800 GB with 2:1 compression)
•     Includes a 2-Gbps Fibre Channel interface attachment
•     Offers enhanced features over Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 2 in new dual stage 16 channel head actuator, new independent tape loader and threader motors, and internal buffer size
•     Adheres to LTO specifications
•     Mounts in a 3584 Tape Library Model L52, L32, D52, or D32