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96P0940 — Technical Data Sheet

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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 400/800GB LTO-3 SCSI LVD External 3580-L33. 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→ 96P0940
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number96P0940
ManufacturerIBM
Capacity800GB
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR 96P0940 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 96P0940 MFR IBM IBM 400/800GB LTO-3 SCSI LVD External 35
KEY FEATURES
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800GB Capacity
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 1
3580L33Primary
IBM 400/800GB LTO-3 SCSI LVD External 3580-L33
primary
LIFECYCLE
StatusUNKNOWN
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 96P0940?
96P0940 is a IBM 400/800GB LTO-3 SCSI LVD External 3580-L33 manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
What parts can replace 96P0940?
There is 1 known substitute for 96P0940: 3580L33. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 96P0940 still available?
96P0940 is currently Unknown.
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