IBM LTO3 Half Height TS2230 Tape Drives
The IBM System Storage® TS2230 Tape Drive Express Model H3V—one of the entry-level IBM System Storage tape product family offerings—is the answer to growing storage requirements and shrinking backup windows. By leveraging advanced Linear Tape-Open technology and the half-height format, the TS2230 Tape Drive is suited for handling the backup, save and restore, and archival data storage needs of a wide range of small systems.
Highlights
- Provides a half-height form factor, stand-alone, entry-level Ultrium® tape solution for midrange and network tape storage environments
- Is designed to provide cost-effective backup, save and restore, and archival storage external to the server
- Adheres to widely supported Linear Tape-Open® (LTO®) standards
- Supports two TS2230 Model H3Vs side by side in a standard 19-inch rack using the optional Rack Mount Shelf
Today, data is a key corporate asset in all types of businesses. The ability to access data quickly and reliably is critical to your success. Whether your business utilizes a high-performance network server or individual workstations, archiving and retrieving data in a dependable and consistent manner is mission critical.
The IBM System Storage® TS2230 Tape Drive Express Model H3V—one of the entry-level IBM System Storage tape product family offerings—is the answer to growing storage requirements and shrinking backup windows. By leveraging advanced Linear Tape-Open technology and the half-height format, the TS2230 Tape Drive is suited for handling the backup, save and restore, and archival data storage needs of a wide range of small systems.
The System Storage TS2230 Tape Drive Express Model H3V is an excellent tape storage solution for businesses requiring backup or low-cost, real-time archival of their data within a small window of time. The TS2230 has a storage capacity of up to 800 GB (with 2:1 compression) when used with an LTO Ultrium 400 GB data cartridge, which is twice the capacity of Ultrium 2 technology. Along with its higher capacity, the performance of the TS2230 Tape Drive has more than doubled compared to the previous generation of half-height LTO drives on the market, with a native data transfer rate of up to 80 MB/sec. The TS2230 Tape Drive provides an excellent alternative to slower and smaller capacity 1/4-inch, 4 mm and 8 mm digital linear tape (DLT or SDLT) drives.
Common features
- External half-height drive incorporating the third generation of IBM LTO technology
- External stand-alone or rack-mountable unit
- Capabilities for reading and writing to LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridges and reading LTO Ultrium 1 Data Cartridges
Hardware summary
- Features the IBM half-height Ultrium 3 SAS tape drive V2
- Adheres to the widely supported LTO specification, which promotes standardization and allows for multiple media and drive providers
- Provides superior performance and capacity attributes for unattended backup within small and midrange server environments
- Is compatible with major operating systems and ISV applications
| Feature | Benefits |
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| 6 Gbps SAS interface |
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| WORM capability |
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| Bundled offering |
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| Model and Part number | Model Number: 3580 H3V |
Part Number: 3580S3VRack-mount option:96P1565
| Characteristics | |
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| Tape drive type: | IBM LTO Ultrium 3 half-height SAS tape drive V2 |
| Capacity per cartridge:1 | Up to 800 GB compressed; 400 GB native |
| Sustained data transfer rate: | Up to 80 MB/sec native |
| Media type: | IBM Ultrium 3 |
| Recommended LTO 3 Tape Cartridges | IBM System Storage LTO Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridge (P/N 24R1922) |
IBM System Storage LTO Ultrium 400 GB WORM Cartridge (P/N 96P1203)Cleaning cartridge:IBM System Storage LTO Cleaning Cartridge (P/N 35L2086)Temperature:10°C to 38°C (50°F to 100°F)Relative humidity:20% to 80% (non-condensing)Electrical power:1.0 – 0.5 A at 100 – 240 V ac, 50/60 HzDimensions:21.3 cm W × 5.8 cm H × 33.2 cm D (8.4 in. × 2.3 in. × 13.1 in.)Weight:4.3 kg (9.4 lb)