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V172M ✓ 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-5 FC 8Gb IBM TS3100-3200 RoHS2. Key specifications include material: FIBER AND RUBBER BODY, performance_type: STANDARD CAPACITY, style_designator: PLAIN, COG OR NOTCHED, cross-sectional_size: SAE 3/8, strengthening_feature: FIBER CORD, environmental_protection: HEAT RESISTANT AND OIL RESISTANT. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 3030-00-472-1541, 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→ V172M
NSN: 3030-00-472-1541
FSC: 3030
CAGE: 81300 — PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION DBA INDUSTRIAL HOSE PRODUCT DIVISION DIV HOSE PRODUCTS DIVISION (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialFIBER AND RUBBER BODY
performance_typeSTANDARD CAPACITY
style_designatorPLAIN, COG OR NOTCHED
cross-sectional_sizeSAE 3/8
strengthening_featureFIBER CORD
environmental_protectionHEAT RESISTANT AND OIL RESISTANT
nominal_effective_outside_length33.375 INCHES IN
NSN3030-00-472-1541
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN FC 8Gb CONNECTOR V172M 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 V172M MFR IBM LTO-5 FC 8Gb IBM TS3100-3200 RoHS2
KEY FEATURES
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FC 8Gb Interface
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8GB Capacity
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MATERIAL: FIBER AND RUBBER BODY
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: HEAT RESISTANT AND OIL RESISTANT
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NOMINAL EFFECTIVE OUTSIDE LENGTH: 33.375 INCHES IN
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PERFORMANCE TYPE: STANDARD CAPACITY
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STYLE DESIGNATOR: PLAIN, COG OR NOTCHED
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STRENGTHENING FEATURE: FIBER CORD
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CROSS-SECTIONAL SIZE: SAE 3/8
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)
MATERIALFIBER AND RUBBER BODY
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONHEAT RESISTANT AND OIL RESISTANT
NOMINAL EFFECTIVE OUTSIDE LENGTH33.375 INCHES IN
PERFORMANCE TYPESTANDARD CAPACITY
STYLE DESIGNATORPLAIN, COG OR NOTCHED
STRENGTHENING FEATUREFIBER CORD
CROSS-SECTIONAL SIZESAE 3/8
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 23
7330Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
162691Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
127-066-0002Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
HR20993Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
C3440-6-114Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
3360-114Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusCANCELLED
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is V172M?
V172M is a IBM LTO-5 FC 8Gb IBM TS3100-3200 RoHS2. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
What parts can replace V172M?
There are 23 known substitutes for V172M: 7330, 162691, 127-066-0002 and 20 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is V172M still available?
V172M is currently cancelled.
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