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IBM 59h4458 DDS-4 tape cartridge, single unit, new condition

IBM

IBM 59h4458 DDS-4 Tape Cartridge 20 GB

SKU CH-NSCW-8RKTB

DDS-4 data cartridge stores 20 GB native or 40 GB compressed on 492.13 ft of tape

  • Total capacity20 GB
  • Media formatDDS-4
  • Pack quantitySingle
  • 20 GB native capacity stores critical backups reliably
  • 40 GB compressed capacity maximises tape utilisation
  • DDS-4 technology ensures proven archival performance
  • 13 ft tape length provides extended recording time
  • New IBM cartridge guarantees factory-fresh media quality

Product Identity

This IBM 59h4458 cartridge uses DDS-4 tape technology and provides 20 GB of native storage capacity. It is a single data cartridge designed for backup and archival workflows that require sequential access media.

Build Integration

The cartridge fits DDS-4 compatible drives and libraries, adding removable media capacity without occupying internal drive bays. Its 492.13 ft tape length supports the rated capacity while freeing primary storage for active workloads.

Sustained Operation

Native write and read speeds are determined by the DDS-4 drive mechanism, delivering consistent throughput across the full tape length. Compressed capacity reaches 40 GB when the drive hardware enables hardware compression during extended backup sessions.

How it compares

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Price $7.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 136 comparable items (median $47.99).
Total capacity 20 GB
Lower than about 77% of the 23 comparable items (median 800 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Total capacity20 GB
In the box
Pack quantitySingle
More details
Media formatDDS-4

Questions about this item

How many gigabytes can the cartridge hold before compression fills the tape?

The native storage capacity is 20 GB, so that is the limit reached first during sustained writing.

Does the drive generate noticeable heat or noise when the 492.13 ft tape runs continuously?

The cartridge itself is passive media; all heat and noise come from the DDS-4 drive mechanism, not the tape.

What drive format must already be installed to write to this IBM 59H4458 cartridge?

A DDS-4 compatible tape drive is required; earlier DDS generations cannot record on this media.

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