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8043 ✓ 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 LTO Ultrium 3 LVD SCSI Tape Drive. Key specifications include material: COPPER ALLOY, teeth_quantity: 30, end_item_identification: OSPREY CLASS AO. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5998-01-610-3025, 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→ 8043
NSN: 5998-01-610-3025
FSC: 5998 — CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
CAGE: 3U867 — ADVANCED CONTROL TECHNOLOGY, INC. DBA ACT/TECHNICO (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialCOPPER ALLOY
teeth_quantity30
end_item_identificationOSPREY CLASS AO
NSN5998-01-610-3025
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR 8043 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 8043 MFR IBM IBM LTO Ultrium 3 LVD SCSI Tape Drive
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Long-term data archival and compliance retention
  • Offsite backup and disaster recovery
  • Air-gapped ransomware protection
  • Cold storage tier for infrequently accessed data
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCYMODULE ASSEMBLY, PMC AUDIO CARD
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION4920014959100
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCYMODULE ASSEMBLY, PMC AUDIO CARD
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION4920014959100
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 14
501235Interchangeable
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648487Interchangeable
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8043Interchangeable
IBM LTO Ultrium 3 LVD SCSI Tape Drive
interchangeable
8397030Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
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GGG-P-781Interchangeable
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interchangeable
GGG-P-781 TY13CL2STASZ12Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
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LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 8043?
8043 is a IBM LTO Ultrium 3 LVD SCSI Tape Drive manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
What parts can replace 8043?
There are 14 known substitutes for 8043: 501235, 648487, 8043 and 11 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 8043?
8043 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 5998-01-610-3025. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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Last verified: July 2026