The IBM 46X9553 (46X9553 - IBM 1.5TB/3TB Ultrium LTO-5 Fibre Channel HH Loader Module TL2000/4000 Tape Drive) is a Tape Drive component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. This part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 1.5 TB, interface of Fibre Channel. Common deployment scenarios include enterprise data-center, server-room, and managed-service-provider environments where matched-OEM-part procurement is required for warranty and compliance continuity. Pro Disk Network supplies the 46X9553 to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The 46X9553 is a IBM tape drive component with capacity 1.5 TB, interface Fibre Channel. Pro Disk Network sells the 46X9553 for $757.89 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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The 46X9553 is a IBM tape drive part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 46X9553 ship?
If in stock, the 46X9553 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The 46X9553 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Production Deployment — Drop-in part for production enterprise infrastructure. Pre-tested and inspected before shipment.
Replacement / Spare — Hot-spare or RMA replacement keeping installed base running while OEM warranty is processed.
Lab / Dev / Test — Identical part for non-production validation environments. Cost-effective using refurbished tier.
Capacity Expansion — Adding capacity to an existing deployment without disturbing the production baseline.
What is the 46X9553?
The 46X9553 is a IBM enterprise IT hardware component with capacity 1.5 TB and interface Fibre Channel, manufactured by IBM. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 46X9553
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Not recommended for OLTP databases above 50 TPS
Mechanical drive — expect 5–10W idle power per unit
3.5" form factor only — confirm caddy fit before ordering
Frequently Asked Questions about 46X9553
Is the 46X9553 a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 46X9553 as factory-original IBM inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned IBM servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the 46X9553 fit my system?
The 46X9553 is a IBM tape drive part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 46X9553 ship?
If in stock, the 46X9553 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the 46X9553?
New 46X9553 units carry the full IBM manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 46X9553?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.