Compare IBM (50G0638) Tape Drive to IBM (24P2400) LTO 1 Tape Drive

The IBM 100/200 GB Linear Tape Open (LTO) half-high tape drive is an attractively priced, entry offering into LTO technology. It provides a new benchmark for mid- to high-end IBM eServer xSeries and Netfinity servers requiring high-capacity, high-performance, and high-reliability tape solutions in a 5.25-inch, half-high form factor. Using its onboard hardware data compression feature, and assuming a 2: 1 compression ratio, this drive can store up to 200 GB per cartridge, at a backup rate of up to 54 GB/hr. It delivers solid performance through attachment to a supported 80 MB/s Ultra2 low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI adapter or onboard controller.The 100/200 GB LTO Half-High Tape Drive joins the 3600 Series LTO family of reliable tape products. Its high-density, half-high form factor provides a cost-effective internal tape solution to xSeries and Netfinity servers with an open 5.25-inch, half-high bay. Less