IBM 3623 Model 2LX

IBM 3623 Model 2LX ... performance, and technology designed for the midrange xSeries environment. This model incorporates a single Linear Tape-Open (LTO) IBM Generation 2 Drive, which more than doubles tape drive performance over the previous generation LTO Generation 1 Tape Drives, up to 35 MB/sec native data transfer rate (70 MB/sec with 2: 1 compression). In addition, with the use of the new IBM LTO Generation 2 200GB Data cartridge the Generation 2 tape drive has the capability of writing twice as much data, up to 200GB native capacity (400GB with 2: 1 compression). IBM Generation 2 Tape Drives can read and write original LTO Generation 1 Data Cartridges at original Generation 1 capacities and with an improved performance of up to 20MB/sec. native data transfer rate (40MB/sec with 2: 1 compression). The Model 2LX comes with a LVD Ultra160 SCSI attachment, for connection to a wide spectrum of IBM eServer xSeries servers. The 2U LTO Tape Autoloader 3623 is a rack-mountable unit that incorporates a single IBM LTO Generation 2 tape drive. The 2U LTO Tape Autoloader 3623 capacity is eight tape cartridges, providing a media capacity of up to 1.6TB (3.2TB with 2: 1 compression) data storage per unit.

The 2U LTO Generation 2 Tape Autoloader 3623 combines IBM tape and automation reliability at competitive prices. The new Model 2LX supports entry-level unattended backup, enhanced capacity and performance.

The IBM 2U LTO Generation 2 Autoloader technology is designed for the heavy demands of automated tape systems. The LTO tape drive technology has been enhanced and improved in the areas of digital speed matching, power management, channel calibration, servo technology, track layout, head design, error correction codes, and data compression. The results are increased capacity, performance, and reliability in a 2U automated tape format. Today's businesses have the challenge of managing mission-critical data in an expanding, networked enterprise-wide environment. Customers seek solutions that provide better protection for their network's data, help eliminate individual tape handling, and reduce overhead and operator error. Customers require all this, plus affordable reliability and ease of use. The 2U LTO Autoloader 3623 constitutes an excellent tape storage solution for customers with existing digital linear tape experience or requiring high-performance automated tape backup.