IBM - 25R0012 - IBM LTO3 400/800GB SCSI LVD Internal FH

The IBM 25R0012 is an internal full-height (FH) IBM LTO-3 tape drive designed for reliable backup and long-term archiving in enterprise environments. It provides 400/800GB native/compressed capacity and connects via a SCSI LVD interface, making it a practical choice for organisations maintaining established SCSI-based backup infrastructures. For broader platform planning, many teams standardise around IBM hardware when extending existing data protection environments.

This drive is typically deployed in servers or storage systems that offer an internal SCSI LVD connection and appropriate mounting for a full-height internal device. It is also commonly integrated into backup workflows together with a dedicated CONTROLLER and backup/archiving SOFTWARE, depending on your environment and retention requirements.

Key Features

Below are the main technical characteristics to consider when specifying the IBM 25R0012 for backup and archive deployments.

• LTO-3 tape technology with 400/800GB (native/compressed) capacity to support cost-effective backup rotation and archive retention.
• SCSI LVD interface to integrate with legacy and established SCSI-based server and storage platforms.
• Internal full-height (FH) form factor to fit compatible server chassis and storage enclosures designed for FH tape devices.
• Compatible with IBM tape solutions and LTO-3 capable environments, for example IBM System x servers with internal SCSI/LVD connectivity and IBM storage platforms designed for internal LTO integration.
• Designed for use with LTO-3 media to maintain consistent generation compatibility within existing tape handling processes.
• Enterprise tape-drive design for 24/7 operation to support scheduled backups and unattended archive jobs.
• Suitable for integration into automated backup workflows to help meet retention policies and recovery procedures.
• Good fit for environments that require offline/air-gapped copies to complement disk-based backup strategies.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Choosing refurbished helps extend the lifecycle of existing SCSI-based backup infrastructure, reduces electronic waste, and supports budget control compared to buying new.

Tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty from the date of purchase, with extended warranty options available on request. Direct Hardware Supply is an international supplier of refurbished IT hardware shipping worldwide from Denmark; if you are building larger archive solutions, related options such as LIBRARY can be sourced for end-to-end tape deployments.