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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 LTO 7 HH FC 8GB TAPE DRIVE

The IBM LTO 7 Hh FC 8GB Tape Drive is a IBM networking component designed for high-speed data center interconnects and enterprise network infrastructure. 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→ 3573-8448
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number3573-8448
ManufacturerIBM
InterfaceFC 8Gb
Capacity8GB
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN FC 8Gb CONNECTOR 3573-8448 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 3573-8448 MFR IBM IBM LTO 7 Hh FC 8GB Tape Drive
KEY FEATURES
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FC 8Gb Interface
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8GB Capacity
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 3573-8448?
3573-8448 is a IBM LTO 7 Hh FC 8GB Tape Drive manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
Is 3573-8448 still available?
3573-8448 is currently Unknown.
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