Lenovo IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader

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Description
Specifications

The IBM® TS2900 Tape Autoloader is an entry-level automated backup for rack systems and small to midsize businesses. With a low-profile, high-density storage capacity, the TS2900 is ideally suited for backup and archival operations.

The TS2900 is available with half-height LTO Ultrium tape technology, with 12 and 6 Gbps SAS drive options. Web-based remote management and a bar code reader help provide ease of use. The TS2900 can be used in a rack system or on a desktop next to a server in an office.

Benefits

Slim profile

1U system designed for rack system environments for automated, high-capacity tape storage.

Latest version of Linear Tape-Open (LTO)

Features the latest generation of Linear Tape-Open (LTO) with Ultrium 9 half-height technology, designed for reliable performance in small to midsize open-system environments.

Low entry price

Offers the lowest entry price of any IBM tape automation offering half-height tape technology.

Features

Offers web-based management of library to help provide operational control of the TS2900 without the need to physically touch the unit.

Gives the option of synchronous or random access of tape cartridges, facilitating operation.

Facilitates the population of the library more quickly. It also enables the removal of media from the library and allows for a convenient storage device. It comes with 9 tape cartridge capacity.

Allows for continuous library operation when inserting or removing cartridges. Features a 6 and 12 Gbps SAS interface.

Allows LTO Ultrium 9 tape drives to read and write LTO Ultrium 8 media. Allows LTO Ultrium 8 tape drives to read and write LTO Ultrium 7 media. LTO Ultrium 7 tape drives to read and write LTO Ultrium 6 media and read LTO Ultrium 5 media.

Achieves a physical capacity for the LTO Ultrium 9 of up to 162 TB (405 TB with 2.5:1 compression). For the LTO Ultrium 8 of up to 108 TB (270 TB with 2.5:1 compression). For the LTO Ultrium 7 of up to 54 TB (135 TB with 2.5:1 compression).

Provides a data transfer rate with LTO Ultrium 9, 8 and 7 of up to 300 MBps.

Warranty

The equipment and software are purchased through the manufacturer's authorized channel

All purchased IT solutions are covered by the official manufacturer's warranty

All products are eligible for service support and maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's corporate policies

Shipping

The LWCOM office is located in Dubai, Tameem House Building, Floor 25, Barsha Heights (Tecom)

The company delivers products across the entire territory of the United Arab Emirates

Delivery is carried out at the expense of LWCOM

Drive options
  • Half-height LTO Ultrium 9: 12 Gbps SAS
  • Half-height LTO Ultrium 8: 6 Gbps SAS
  • Half-height LTO Ultrium 7: 6 Gbps SAS
Available models
  • LTO Ultrium 9 - 3572 S9H
  • LTO Ultrium 8 - 3572 S8H
  • LTO Ultrium 7 - 3572 S7H
Number of tape drives
1
Tape cartridge capacity
9
I/O stations
1
Physical capacity
  • LTO Ultrium 9: Up to 162 TB (405 TB with 2.5:1 compression)
  • LTO Ultrium 8: Up to 108 TB (270 TB with 2.5:1 compression)
  • LTO Ultrium 7: Up to 54 TB (135 TB with 2.5:1 compression)
Data transfer rate
  • LTO Ultrium 9, 8, 7: Up to 300 MBps
  • LTO Ultrium 8, 7: Up to 300 MBps