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IBM System Storage TS2340 Tape Drive Express Model

An external stand-alone or rack mounted unit, the TS2340 the encryption of data and a 3 Gbps SAS connection.  It also can read and write LTO Ultrium 3 Data cartridges and read LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridges.  With a physical storage capacity of up to 1.6 TB (with 2:1 compression) when used in conjunction with the new IBM Ultrium 800 GB data cartridge, and a native transfer rate of up to 120 Mbps, the TS2340 is reliable storage solution whether your business utilizes a high-performance network server or individual workstations.


Cartridge capacity 800 GB native physical capacity
Max. drive data

Up to 120 MB/sec native

Interface LVD  SCSI, 3 Gbps SAS

 


   

IBM System Storage TS3100 Tape Library Express Model

The IBM TS3100 Tape Library Express offers exceptionally cost-effective backup capabilities as well as save/restore, and archival storage both in sequential or random access mode with a standard bar code reader.  The 4 Gbps Fibre Channel, LVD SCSI, and 3 Gbps SAS attachment provide increased capacity and performance alongside the 2U form factor with 24 data cartridge slots.  When utilizing the Ultrium 4, native data capacities of up to 19.2 TB (38.4 with 2:1 compression) are achived with 24 data cartridge slots.  With the Ultrium 3, native physical capacities up to 19.2 TB (38.4 with 2:1 compression) and the use of LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive allows for a native data rate up to 80 Mbps.

Number of drives 1
Max. number of cartridges 24
Max. system capacity
(2:1 compression)

19.2 TB

Supported platforms

System p, System i, RS/6000, AS/400, System x, and other open systems

 

   

IBM System Storage TS3100 Tape Library Express featuring half-high Ultrium 3 technology

The IBM TS3100 Tape Library featuring Ultrium 3 technology uses Linear Tape-Open technology handle growing storage requirements cost effectively and with exceptional ease.  Well suited to handle backup, save/restore, and archival data needs in a small to mid-sized environment, the TS3100 is a 2U system with 24 data cartridge slots and remote library management capabilities for greater flexibility and accessibility.  It features Ultrium 3 native physical capacities up to 9.6 TB (up to 19.2 TB using 2:1 compression) and the use of 1-2 LTO Ultrium 3 Half High Tape Drives with a native data rate of up to 60 MB ps.


Number of drives 1-2
Max. number of cartridges 24
Max. system capacity
(2:1 compression)

19.2 TB

Supported platforms

System p, System i, System x, and other open systems

 

   

IBM System Storage TS3200 Tape Library Express Model

Ideally suited to handle data backup, storage, and save-restore functions for small to medium-sized environments, the TS3200 is an external 4U standalone or rack-mountable unit with exceptional performance technology.  The TS3200 incorporates up to two Ultrium 4 or Ultrium 3 tape drives and 48 tape cartridge slots, as well as a standard bar code reader and remote management unit for greater flexibility of data deployment and operation.


Supported platforms System i, System p, System x, System z, HP, Sun, UNIX and Windows servers
Max. system capacity
(2:1 compression)

Up to 76.8 TB compressed, up to 38.2 TB native

No. of drives Up to 2 drives
Max number of cartridges 48 data cartridges
 

   

IBM System Storage TS3200 Tape Library Express Model featuring Ultrium 3 technology, P/N 3573L34 and P/N 3573S34

The IBM System Storage TS3200 Tape Library featuring half-high Ultrium 3 technology is an external 4U standalone or rack-mountable unit that uses up to four Ultrium 3 half-high tape drives and 48 cartridge, in addition to a 3-slot I/O station to offer exceptional backup, save/restore, and archival data needs in a small to mid-sized environment.  Featuring  Ultrium 3 native physical data capacities up to 9.6 TB (up to 19.2 TB with 2:1 compression) and the use of 1-2 LTO Ultrium 3 Half High Tape Drives with a native data rate up to 60 Mbps, the TS3200 is a cost-effective data solution with remarkable functionality and reliability.

Number of drives Up to 4 half high drives
Max. number of cartridges 48 data cartridges, 3 I/O slots, 1 dedicated cleaning slot
Max. system capacity
(2:1 compression)

Up to 38.4 TB compressed, Up to 19.2 TB native

Supported platforms

System i, System p, System x, System z, HP, Sun, UNIX and Windows servers

 

   

IBM System Storage TS3310 Tape Library

Rapidly growing data requires a system capable of expanding with you.  The IBM System Storage TS3310 Tape Library, allows you to start small with only a 5 EIA rack unit high library, and over time allows for the expansion of additional 9U modules, each themselves with room for additional cartridges, tape drives and redundant power supplies.  The entire system grows vertically, then, optimizing your storage capabilities.


Number of drives Up to 6 LTO Generation 3 tape drives (max 2 drives for the base Model L5B library)
Max. number of cartridges Base Model L5B: 30 storage and 6 I/O. Expansion module, Model E9U: 92 storage or 80 storage and 12 I/O
Max. system capacity
(2:1 compression)

Over 97 TB in a 14U configuration, or 24 TB in a Model L5B base library

Supported platforms

OS/400 V5R2, V5R3, or later; AIX 5L V5.1, V5.2, V5.3, or later; Sun Solaris 8 and 9; Microsoft Windows 2000 (build 2195, or greater); Microsoft Windows 2003 (build 3790, or greater); HP-UX 11.0, HP-UX 11.11, and HP-UX 11.232; Linux distributions: Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4; SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9

 

   

IBM System Storage TS3400 Tape Library

The TS1120 tape library is an external 5U standalone or rack-mountable unit capable of using up to two TS1120 tape drives.  With a data rate, then, of up to 104 MBps per drive, the tape library offers high performance capability in a small automation footprint.  For increased security, the TS3400 Tape Library supports drive-based encryption and a control path and data path failover.


Number of drives 1 to 2
Max number of cartridges

18

Max system capacity
(3:1 compression)

37.8 TB

Supported platforms

System i, System p, System x, System z, Microsoft Windows, HP-UX, Sun Solaris, Linux

 

   

IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library

The System Storage TS3500 Tape Library combines IBM automation and drive technology to provide a scalable storage solution for midrange to enterprise environments.  Suited to mainframe and open systems backup and archiving, the TS3500 Tape Library can support up to four 3953 tape systems, allowing for up to eight IBM Virtualization Engine TS7700 subsystems per physical library.


Max number of cartridges 6887 LTO, 6260 3592
Number of drives

12 per frame (192 per library)

Max system capacity
(2:1 compression)

5,50PB, (11PB) LTO, 4.38 PB (8.76 PB) 3592

Supported platforms IBM AIX; IBM OS/400; IBM i5/OS; Windows 2000; Windows Server 2003; Linux; Sun Solaris; HP-UX, IBM z/OS with the IBM 3953 Tape System
 

   

IBM Virtualization Engine TS7510

The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7510 combines hardware and software into a single integrated solution, providing tape virtualization to open system servers connected by Fibre Channel connections.    By combining technologies, the TS7510 emulates tape libraries, drives and media, for increased functionality, superior accessibility, and rapid use of your most business critical applications.


Max no. of Virtual Libraries 64 virtual libraries per node
128 virtual libraries per system
Max No. of Virtual Drives

512 per server node
1,024 per system

Max No. of Virtual Cartridges

4,096 per server node
8,192 per system

Max No. of concurrent Backups 16 per server node
32 per system
Max system capacity  
(2:1 compression)
96 TB cache capacity at 2:1 compression
Supported platforms AIX 5L V5.1, or later Sun Solaris 7, 8, or 9, Microsoft Windows 2000 (build 2195, or greater), Microsoft Windows 2003 (build 2195, or greater), HP-UX 11.00, 11i (64-bit), HP-UX 23pi, Linux distributions: Red Hat enterprise Linux 3.0 and 4.0 (RHEEL 3.0 and 4.0), SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8 and 9 (SLES 8 and 9)
 

   

IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520

The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 combines hardware and software into a single integrated solution, providing tape virtualization to open system servers connected by Fibre Channel connections.  By combining technologies, the TS7520 helps to simplify backup and restore functions and storage infrastructure by consolidating physical tape libraries into one centralized data solution.  Designed to protect important customer data, the TS7520 lowers your totals cost of ownership while increasing data accessibility.


Max No. of Virtual Cartridges       32,00 per server
128,000 per system
Max system capacity
(2:1 compression)

1.76 PB cache capacity

Max No. of Virtual Drives

1,024 per server
4,096 per system

Max No. of concurrent Backups 16 per server node
32 per system
Max No. of Virtual Libraries 128 virtual libraries per server
512 virtual libraries per system
 

   

IBM TotalStorage 3580 Tape Drive Express Model

Compatible with all major operating systems and ISV applications, the TotalStorage 3580 Tape Drive Express is an essential tool for businesses in need of quick and reliable access to data.  Appropriate for networked servers or individual workstations, the TotalStorage 3580 Tape Drive Express is the logical business answer to growing storage needs with shrinking backup windows.


Cartridege capacity (native/compressed) Ultrium 3: 400/800 GB
Max drive data rate Ultrium 3: 80 MB/sec
Supported platforms

System x, System i, System p, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Sun, HP, Linux

 

   

IBM TotalStorage 3580 Tape Drive

The IBM TotalStorage 3580 model L33 Tape Drive is an external standalone or rack-mountable unit designed to make a perfect entry point in the line of IBM Ultrium tape products.  The 3580 model L33 can read and write LTO Ultrium 2 Dta Cartridges and read LTO Ultrium 1 Data Cartridges, as well as provide an excellent transitional path from DLT or SDLT, 1/4-inch, 4mm, and 8mm tape drives.


Cartridege capacity (native/compressed) Ultrium 3: 400/800 GB
Ultrium 2: 200/400 GB
Ultrium 1: 100/200 GB
Max drive data rate Ultrium 3: 80 MB/sec
Ultrium 2: 35/70 MB/sec
Ultrium 1: 15/30 MB/sec
Interface

L33, L23, L13, L11-LVD H23, H13, H11-HVD

 
 
   
 
   
 
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