IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive

The IBM DDS Generation 5 USB tape drive offers dependable capacity and performance for value-conscious small and medium or distributed large enterprise businesses. DDS/DAT technology has the proven reliability and low cost of ownership to effectively meet the demanding backup, archival, and regulatory compliance requirements of your System x environment.

IBM DDS Generation 5 technology delivers a massive capacity on a single data cartridge and a fast transfer rate. Its USB 2.0 interface supports internal plug and play capability with the latest System x systems, as well as external attachment in one of IBM's external tape drive enclosures.

The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive provides convenience and ease-of-use features while supporting high speed tape backup.

• Product Description: IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive, tape drive, DAT, Hi-Speed USB
• Device Type: Tape drive, DAT
• Recording Standard: DDS-5
• Enclosure Type: Internal
• Interface Type: Hi-Speed USB
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 4 in x 5.9 in x 1.6 in
• Weight: 1.6 lbs

• Storage Removable: DAT, 5.25" x 1/2H
• Storage Removable Capacity: 36 GB (native) / 72 GB (compressed)
• Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write): DDS-3, DDS-4
• Data Transfer Rate (native): 3 MBps ( 11 GBph )
• Data Transfer Rate (compressed): 6 MBps ( 22 GBph )
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty