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TS2900 Tape Autoloaderl

• 1U slim profile designed for rack system environments for automated, high-capacity tape storage

• Features IBM half-high LTO technology designed for reliable performance in small-to-medium open system environments

• Adheres to LTO specifications

• IBM Half-high LTO 4 supports the encryption of data for increased security with archived data

• Lowest entry price of any IBM tape automation offering IBM HH tape technology

• Supports HH LTO 3 or HH LTO4 tape technology from IBM with 3 Gbps SAS interface

• A single I/O station to help support continuous library operation

• Removable magazine to facilitate the offsite relocation of media and archival data

• Features IBM half-high LTO technology designed for reliable performance in small-to-medium open system environments

• Adheres to LTO specifications

• HH LTO 4 tape drives can write to LTO 3 media and read LTO 2 media

• Standard features include remote management capability and bar code reader

• Continues to support WORM media

• HH LTO 3 tape drives can read and write to LTO 2 Media and read LTO 1 media; HH LTO 4 tape drives can write to LTO 3 media and read LTO 1 media

The IBM® System Storage™ TS2900 Tape Autoloader is designed for entry-level automated backup for rack system and small-to-medium business environments. With a low profile, high density storage capacity, the TS2900 is ideally suited for backup and archival operations. The TS2900 is available with IBM HH LTO 3 or HH LTO 4 tape technology for a reliable, low entry-priced solution.

The TS2900 is equipped with standard features designed to provide ease-of-use and secured data backup. Web-based remote management, a bar code reader, and a removable tape magazine help provide the autoloader flexibility in application. The TS2900 can be used in a rack system, or on a desktop next to the office server. These types of features help reduce the requirements of IT personnel staff, as well as help centralize backup in the data center. The TS2900 also is designed to support the encryption of sensitive user data in combination with HH LTO 4 tape technology from IBM. With 3 Gbps SAS attach, the TS2900 is supported on IBM Power Systems, IBM System x™, Intel®, and other competitive open system server platforms.

	Feature		Benefits
	Remote Management Web-based management of library helps provide operational control of the TS2900 without the need to physically touch the unit
	Bar code reader Provides the option of synchronous or random access of media cartridges, facilitating operation
	Removable Tape Magazine Facilitates the population of the library more quickly   Facilitates the removal of media from the library   Allows for a convenient storage device
	I/O Station Allows for continuous library operation when inserting or removing cartridges

	Drive Options Ultrium 3 Half high: 3 Gbps SAS Ultrium 4 Half high: 3 Gbps SAS
	Available Models PN 3572S3R (HH LTO3) PN 3572S3E (HH LTO3 with desktop kit) PN 3572S4R (HH LTO4) PN 3572S3E (HH LTO4 with desktop kit)
	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 3: Up to 3.6 TB (7.2 TB with 2:1 compression) LTO 4: Up to 7.2 TB (14.4 TB with 2:1 compression)
	Data Transfer Rate LTO3: Up to 60 MBps LTO4: Up to 120 MBps
	Dimensions (W x H x D) 19.02 in x 1.73 in x 33.46 in (483 mm x 44 mm x 850 mm)
	Weight 28.6 lbs. (13 kg), without drive and cartridges
	Attachment and Systems Support The TS2900 supports 3 Gbps attachment to IBM Power Systems, IBM System x, Intel and other open systems server platforms.