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. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-635-5507, 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→8448
NSN:6145-00-635-5507 FSC:6145 CAGE:2W733 — BELDEN WIRE AND CABLE CO WIRE AND CABLE OFFICE (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number
8448
Manufacturer
IBM
Interface
FC 8Gb
Capacity
8GB
NSN
6145-00-635-5507
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
KEY FEATURES
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FC 8Gb Interface
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8GB Capacity
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CROSS SECTION OUTSIDE DIAMETER: 0.258 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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VOLTAGE RATING: 150.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
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MATERIAL: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
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CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT AND QUANTITY: 8 SINGLES
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CONDUCTOR FORM: STRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
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SURFACE TREATMENT: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
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)
CROSS SECTION OUTSIDE DIAMETER
0.258 INCHES NOMINAL IN
VOLTAGE RATING
150.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
MATERIAL
PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
MATERIAL
COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT AND QUANTITY
8 SINGLES
MATERIAL
PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE