Fujifilm and IBM have joined forces to create a milestone in the history of data storage: the TS1170 tape drive. This drive sets a new world record for offering the largest native storage capacity ever: 50TB.
The underlying technology in this storage tape is high-density recording, which means that is capable of storing significantly more data in a smaller space. As it explains computer todaythis is achieved by the use of microhybrid magnetic particleswhich are smaller but more magnetic, allowing a denser recording of information.
The result of this innovation is amazing: a native storage capacity of up to 50 terabytes on a single JF cartridge, a type of tape cartridge used in high-capacity magnetic tape systems. Also, thanks to 3:1 compression, each tape drive has the potential to efficiently store up to 150 terabytes of data per JF cartridge.
The highlight of this new tape drive is its ability to seamlessly integrate with IBM TS4500 tape libraries, streamlining data storage management. Plus, it offers flexibility with field upgradeability and Recommended Order of Access (RAO), speeding data backup and recovery operations.
High speed
With a native data transfer rate of 400 megabytes per second (equivalent to 1.44 terabytes per hour) and support for Fiber Channel (FC) and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) options, the TS1170 is presented as a high-performance storage solution. In addition, it guarantees data security through AES-256 encryption and offers a one-year warranty.
Although the price of the tape and tape drive has not been disclosed by IBM, it is expected to be in the four to five digit price range. This innovation promises to change the way businesses and organizations manage and store their data in the ever-expanding digital age.