The IBM 00V6733 (TO5) 8Gbps Fibre Channel Half-High Tape Drive is an enterprise LTO-5 Ultrium tape drive designed for IBM storage libraries and backup systems. It provides high-capacity, long-term data storage using removable tape cartridges and is commonly deployed in data archiving, backup, and disaster recovery environments.

This model uses a Fibre Channel 8Gbps interface for fast and reliable connection to storage area networks (SANs) or tape libraries. As a half-high (half-height) form factor drive, it is designed for efficient use of rack space while still delivering strong enterprise performance and reliability.

The LTO-5 generation supports strong capacity and performance, making it suitable for large-scale backup operations and archival storage where durability and long-term data retention are critical.

Specifications:

• Brand: IBM
• Part Number: 00V6733
• Model: LTO-5 Ultrium (TO5) Half-High Tape Drive
• Interface: Fibre Channel 8Gbps
• Form Factor: Half-Height / Half-High
• Native Capacity: Up to 1.5TB per cartridge
• Compressed Capacity: Up to 3TB per cartridge
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to ~140MB/s native (varies with workload)
• Compatibility: IBM tape libraries and SAN environments
• Application: Backup, archiving, and long-term data storage

Features:

• High-capacity LTO-5 tape technology for enterprise backup
• 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity for fast SAN integration
• Half-height design for space-efficient installation
• Reliable long-term archival storage solution
• Supports encryption and data protection features (system dependent)
• Ideal for large-scale backup and disaster recovery workflows