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3573-8444 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
IBM · 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

IBM | Tape Drive LTO7 FH 8G FC for TS3100 / TS3200 (FRU 00VJ160). 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→ 3573-8444
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number3573-8444
ManufacturerIBM
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR 3573-8444 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 | SAS | 12TB native Half-height 5.25" | 360MB/s | 30TB compressed TITLE TAPE DRIVE PN 3573-8444 MFR IBM IBM | Tape Drive LTO7 FH 8G FC for TS310
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
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No verified substitutes available.

LIFECYCLE
StatusUNKNOWN
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 3573-8444?
3573-8444 is a IBM | Tape Drive LTO7 FH 8G FC for TS3100 / TS3200 (FRU 00VJ160) manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
Is 3573-8444 still available?
3573-8444 is currently Unknown.
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