Dell/IBM LTO-5 Internal Mount SAS Tape Drive Module Part #: 000N70 / 00N70 / M69TX

• Brand: Dell / IBM
• Part #: 00N70
• Alt. Part #: 000N70 / M69TX / 0M69TX / 46X5687 / RWHM1 / 0RWHM1 / 46X0402 / Y16H4 / 0Y16H4 / 12X4242 / V3FYJ /  0V3FYJ / 35P3262 / 46X5689 / 46X5687 / 46X6681 / 46X8404
• Specs:-
• :: Form Factor : 5.25in (HH)
• :: Mount Type: Internal/Server
• :: Drive Technology: Linear Tape Open (LTO)
• :: Drive Model/Generation:  LTO-5
• :: Tape Capacity: 1.5/3.0TB
• :: Native Drive Capacity : 1.5TB
• :: Compressed Drive Capacity : 3TB
• :: Interface Type: Serial Attached SCSI(SAS)
• :: Data Transfer Rate: 6GB 
• :: Read/Write Speed: 130MB/Sec
• :: Condition: New
• :: Compatibility: Select Enterprise Systems*
• :: MPN: 00N70
• Warranty: 1 (one) year Tekmart Africa Warranty
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Key points to note on these 000N70 000N70 Dell/IBM LTO-5 Internal Mount SAS Tape Drive Modules:-

A tape drive is a storage device that records data onto magnetic tape, primarily used for backups and archiving. It functions similarly to a tape recorder, storing data on a flexible, erasable medium. There are two types of tape drives: linear tape technology, where the heads don’t touch the tape, and helical scan, where the heads do. Tape drives are ideal for long-term storage and can retain data for decades.

Data compression reduces the size of files, making them easier to store and transfer. The LTO-5 tape drive uses a compression algorithm that can store up to 3TB of uncompressed data or 6TB of compressed data on a single tape. Encryption, on the other hand, secures data by encoding it to prevent unauthorized access. The LTO-5 uses 256-bit AES encryption, a highly secure standard widely adopted across industries.

The combination of data compression and encryption in the LTO-5 offers both storage efficiency and security, allowing easy transfer while protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access.

For optimal performance with the IBM 46X5689 LTO-5 tape drive, consider the following guidelines:-

• :: Connection Type: Use a SAS interface with a 6Gbps transfer rate for best performance.
• :: Compression: Hardware-based compression boosts storage capacity, with varying compression ratios depending on the data type.
• :: Block Size: The ideal block size is 256 KB. Deviations can affect performance.
• :: Host System: Ensure the host system meets or exceeds IBM’s minimum hardware requirements for optimal performance.
• :: Tape Cartridges: Use LTO-5 cartridges for better data capacity and performance.