Backup tape industry is under pressure as the enterprise storage demands have gone sky-high. LTO tape format better servers the needs of shrinking backup windows and supports the modern backup infrastructure. LTO ultrium is the IT managers’ most preferred tape format that offers a highly scalable roadmap with seamless up-gradation path. Media interoperability is another exceptional feature that makes LTO ultrium more cost effective and advantageous than other rival tape technologies. Fifth version of LTO format has hit the market that is best suited for today’s larger capacity and higher performance needs.
IBM, a member of LTO consortium, manufactures full line of LTO 5 tape devices. IBM LTO-5 tape cartridges, drives and libraries deliver unprecedented performance and unmatched reliability in data centers, financial organizations, large scale enterprises, audio/video media applications, workstations, and government agencies.
IBM TS2350 is a fast speed LTO5 drive that efficiently reduces long waits for high volumes backups to ensure seamless business operations at an economical cost. IBM TS2350 drive provides superior data accuracy at 280 MB/s, and records 3 terabytes per single LTO-5 ultrium cartridge at lowest cost per gigabyte. IBM TS2350 drive is specifically designed to enhance data access rate and reduce media loading/unloading time.
Backward compatibility feature of TS2350 tape drive provides long-term investment protection and assures efficient utilization of previous IT resources. LTO-4 and LTO-5 tapes are fully read/write compatible and LTO3 media is read compatible. IBM TS2350 drive provides connectivity to the previous LTO tape generations. IBM LTO5 devices are a smart choice for automated environments.
IBM LTO-5 technology keeps the stored information secure with its exceptional data encryption capability. IBM TS2350 drive intelligently compresses and de-compresses the data with absolute integrity and enhanced operational efficiency. Encryption functionality helps to satisfy compliance requirements. With 1.5TB / 3TB capacity LTO5 ultrium cartridges, the customers will require fewer tapes for backup operations. This results in reduced physical storage requirements for the archive & backup media.
IBM has employed new advanced technologies that optimize data throughout and provide robust data protection. Lower power consumption and space-saving form factor of IBM LTO-5 drive help to reduce costs. SAS 6 GB/s interface provides trouble-free connectivity to the server environments. New enclosure design of IBM TS2350 tape drive allows the customers to mount side by side two tape drives in IBM’s 19 inch server rack. Additionally, one Ethernet port and dual SAS port are also provided by the IBM TS2350 drive, which help you to integrate the drive in wider range of business organizations.
IBM branded LTO tapes are:
IBM LTO-5 tape
46X1290
IBM LTO-4 ultrium tapes
95P4450, 95P4437
IBM LTO3 tape
96P1203, 24R1922
IBM LTO-2 tape
19P5887
IBM ultrium LTO-1 tape
08L9120
The drive can be confidently deployed externally as a stand-alone or either in a rack mountable unit. IBM LTO5 tapes allow the customers to make 2 partitions, which improves data management and speeds up the backup operations. IBM has intelligently designed its LTO5 tape products to meet the future needs and provide superior compatibility with the latest storage applications and demanding server environments.
Author Resource:-
Rob Miller is the Marketing Manager of Tape4backup and markets LTO 5 Tape and IBM LTO 5 Tape. He has vast experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping buyers who have the backup needs and guide clients about the technology.
Rob Miller
34972 Newark Blvd,# 501,Newark CA 94560
Tel: 888-491-4949
Fax: 888-449-5050
Email: rob@tape4backup.com
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