Product Type | Removable Tape Drive |
Form Factor | Full-Height |
Technology | LTO Ultrium 9 |
Storage Capacity (Native) | 18 TB |
Storage Capacity (Compressed) | 45 TB |
Drive Type | Half-Height LTO-9 |
Mount Type | Internal |
Drive Interface Type | Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
Power Consumption (Operating) | 50 W |
Power Source | Internal Power Supply |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle |
LENOVO LTO 9 FH SAS DR Tape Drive, 02JH838



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- Offers enterprise-grade tape storage from Lenovo, a recognized industry leader
- Suited for long-term data archiving and backup in compliance-focused environments
- Full-height SAS interface allows for integration into professional storage infrastructures
Product Overview
The Lenovo LTO 9 FH SAS DR, part number 02JH838, is a removable tape drive engineered for enterprise-grade storage and archiving. Designed with LTO 9 technology and a full-height SAS interface, it ensures robust performance for backup operations. Its integration into data-intensive environments makes it ideal for long-term retention and compliance-driven workflows. While details such as country of origin and TAA compliance are listed as 'Inquire', the device forms part of Lenovo's enterprise-focused storage portfolio aimed at delivering reliable and scalable solutions.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 5.85 x 8.9 x 3.35 in (148.6 x 226.1 x 85 mm) |
Weight | 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs) |
Operating Temperature | 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) |
Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Altitude (operating) | -30.5 to 3,048 m (-100 to 10,000 ft) |
Vibration (Operating) | 0.3 G at 5-500 Hz |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | LTFS (Linear Tape File System) support |
Included Software | IBM Spectrum Archive Single Drive Edition license may be required |
Remote Management | Optional via host software |
Other Features
Backward Read Compatibility | LTO-8 media |
Media Type | LTO Ultrium 9 cartridges |
Recommended Media | Lenovo LTO-9 data cartridge (02JH839) |
Media Handling | Automatic loading and ejecting |
Drive Compatibility | IBM TS2280 and equivalent FH LTO-9 configurations |
Warranty | 3 Years Limited Warranty |
Interfaces
Interface Type | 12 Gb/s SAS |
Connector Type | SFF-8482 |
Interface Bandwidth | Up to 300 MB/s (native), up to 750 MB/s (compressed) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | |
TAA Compliant | |
Certification Standards | CE, UL, C-Tick, KC, BSMI, CU, EAC, TUV, VCCI, FCC |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Hardware Encryption | AES 256-bit |
Encryption Key Management | Application-managed or Library-managed |
WORM Support | Yes |
Data Integrity Checking | Yes, with CRC and error correction |