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15445 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
— · OPTICAL_TAPE · LTO_TAPE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
LTO generations NOT backward compatible for writing (2 gen back for read) SAS and FC interface options — match to existing infrastructure
LTO-8 cannot write to LTO-6 tapes (only read LTO-7 and LTO-8)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The IBM LTO 7 HH FC 8GB TAPE DRIVE is a the manufacturer networking component designed for high-speed data center interconnects and enterprise network infrastructure. Key specifications include material: FIBER AND RUBBER AND FIBER SYNTHETIC AND RUBBER CHLOROPRENE CLASS CR BODY, nominal_width: 0.468 INCHES IN, performance_type: STANDARD CAPACITY, style_designator: PLAIN, strengthening_feature: SYNTHETIC CORD, nominal_effective_outside_length: 45.000 INCHES IN. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 4820-00-354-6358, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
OPTICAL_TAPE→ LTO_TAPE→ 15445
NSN: 4820-00-354-6358
FSC: 4820
CAGE: 35301 — DRESSER INDUSTRIES INC LEROI DIV (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialFIBER AND RUBBER AND FIBER SYNTHETIC AND RUBBER CHLOROPRENE CLASS CR BODY
nominal_width0.468 INCHES IN
performance_typeSTANDARD CAPACITY
style_designatorPLAIN
strengthening_featureSYNTHETIC CORD
nominal_effective_outside_length45.000 INCHES IN
NSN4820-00-354-6358
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN FC 8Gb CONNECTOR 15445 EJECT HALF-HEIGHT 5.25" LTO GEN GUIDE LTO-9: 18TB / 45TB comp LTO-8: 12TB / 30TB comp LTO-7: 6TB / 15TB comp LTO-6: 2.5TB / 6.25TB LTO-5: 1.5TB / 3TB comp THIS: LTO-8 12TB / 30TB / 360MB/s LTO-8 TAPE DRIVE | FC 8Gb | 12TB native Half-height 5.25" | 360MB/s | 30TB compressed TITLE TAPE DRIVE PN 15445 MFR IBM LTO 7 HH FC 8GB TAPE DRIVE
KEY FEATURES
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FC 8Gb Interface
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8GB Capacity
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BODY INSIDE DIAMETER: 3.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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STYLE DESIGNATOR: PLAIN
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SEATING SURFACE SHAPE: FLAT
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HARDNESS RATING: 26.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 30.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
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MATERIAL: STEEL COMP 8640 OVERALL
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BODY OUTSIDE DIAMETER: 5.480 INCHES NOMINAL IN
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Data center top-of-rack switching
  • High-speed server interconnects (10G/25G/40G/100G)
  • Storage network fabric (iSCSI, FCoE)
  • Campus and branch network infrastructure
  • Firewall and security appliance connectivity
  • WAN edge and SD-WAN deployments
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
BODY INSIDE DIAMETER3.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
STYLE DESIGNATORPLAIN
SEATING SURFACE SHAPEFLAT
HARDNESS RATING26.0 ROCKWELL C MINIMUM AND 30.0 ROCKWELL C MAXIMUM OVERALL
OVERALL HEIGHT0.620 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MATERIALSTEEL COMP 8640 OVERALL
BODY OUTSIDE DIAMETER5.480 INCHES NOMINAL IN
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 7
53A68A112Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
15445Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
S156Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
55536Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
5306-1250Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
8448Interchangeable
IBM LTO 7 Hh FC 8GB Tape Drive
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 15445?
15445 is a IBM LTO 7 HH FC 8GB TAPE DRIVE. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
What parts can replace 15445?
There are 7 known substitutes for 15445: 53A68A112, 15445, S156 and 4 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 15445?
15445 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 4820-00-354-6358. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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