Datasheet

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System Storage

Data Sheet

IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader at a glance

Drive Options Ultrium 5 half height: 6 Gbps SAS

Ultrium 4 half height: 6 Gbps SAS

Ultrium 3 half height: 3 Gbps SAS

Available Models LTO-5

3572 S5H (AAS – AP, LA)

3572S5R (HVEC – WW)

LTO-4

3572 S4H (AAS – WW)

3572S4R (HVEC - WW)

LTO- 3

3572 S3H (AAS – WW)

3572S3R (HVEC - WW)

Optional Feature Codes

Deskside Cover kit PN 45E3789

Additional Tape Magazine PN 45E3793

Rack Mount Kit PN 45E3785

Number of Tape Drives 1

Tape Cartridge Capacity 9

I/O Stations 1

Physical Capacity LTO 5: Up to 13.5 TB (27 TB with 2:1 compression)

LTO 4: Up to 7.2 TB (14.4 TB with 2:1 compression)

LTO 3: Up to 3.6 TB (7.2 TB with 2:1 compression)

Data Transfer Rate LTO 5: Up to 140 MBps

LTO 4: Up to 120 MBps

LTO 3: Up to 80 MBps

Dimensions (W×H×D) 19.02 in × 1.73 in × 33.46 in (483 mm × 44 mm × 850 mm)

Weight 28.6 lbs. (13 kg), without drive and cartridges

Attachment and Systems

Support

The TS2900 supports 6 Gbps attachment available for selected IBM System servers and other Linux® and

Windows® open system servers.

Latest support information: ibm.com/systems/support/storage/conﬁg/ssic