IBM 5761 – PCI-X Fibre Chan Tape Controller

Detailed Description:

The IBM 5761 is a specialized PCI-X Fibre Channel Tape Controller designed to connect IBM servers to high-speed tape storage devices through a Fiber Channel (FC) interface. This controller is engineered for environments where reliable and fast access to tape storage is necessary, such as for backups, archiving, and disaster recovery solutions. The PCI-X interface ensures broad compatibility with a variety of server architectures, while the Fiber Channel connectivity provides high throughput and low latency access to tape drives. By supporting tape storage solutions, the IBM 5761 enables organizations to implement cost-effective, high-capacity storage options for long-term data retention. This tape controller is ideal for enterprises that require robust and high-performance links to tape storage, ensuring data can be securely archived and retrieved with speed and efficiency as part of comprehensive data management and protection strategies.