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8043-2 ✓ 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

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 1680-00-570-0981, 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→ 8043-2
NSN: 1680-00-570-0981
FSC: 1680
CAGE: 98889 — AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC. DIV TALLEY ACTUATORS (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialCOPPER ALLOY
teeth_quantity30
end_item_identificationOSPREY CLASS AO
NSN1680-00-570-0981
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR 8043-2 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 8043-2 MFR 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
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 4
80432Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
61-716Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
8043Interchangeable
IBM LTO Ultrium 3 LVD SCSI Tape Drive
interchangeable
8043-1 FIND NO.2Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 8043-2?
8043-2 is a IBM LTO Ultrium 3 LVD SCSI Tape Drive. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
What parts can replace 8043-2?
There are 4 known substitutes for 8043-2: 80432, 61-716, 8043 and 1 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 8043-2?
8043-2 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 1680-00-570-0981. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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Last verified: July 2026