Product Description

IBM 3573-8043 TS3100 Tape Library – Scalable, Reliable Data Backup

The IBM 3573-8043 Tape Library, also known as the IBM TS3100, is a compact and highly efficient tape storage solution designed for midrange businesses that need secure, scalable, and affordable backup. With support for the latest LTO Ultrium tape drives, automated management, and advanced data protection features, the IBM 3573-8043 ensures your business-critical information remains safe, compliant, and easy to access for years to come.

Why Choose the IBM 3573-8043 Tape Library?

Data protection is no longer optional. Businesses face growing challenges when it comes to compliance, ransomware protection, and long-term data retention. The IBM TS3100 (3573-8043) is built to address these challenges with reliability and efficiency.

• ✅ Scalable storage capacity for growing businesses

• ✅ Automated tape handling to reduce manual errors

• ✅ Advanced security with AES-256 encryption and WORM support

• ✅ Seamless management through a web-based interface

• ✅ Proven IBM reliability for mission-critical backup and archiving

Whether you’re upgrading from older tape systems or adding capacity to your infrastructure, the IBM 3573-8043 provides unmatched value and flexibility.

Key Features of the IBM TS3100 (3573-8043)

Scalable Capacity for Midrange Environments

The IBM 3573-8043 offers up to 24 tape cartridge slots (23 data + 1 I/O slot) in a compact 2U rack-mountable design. It supports up to 2 half-height LTO Ultrium drives, giving businesses the ability to scale performance and capacity as storage requirements grow.

Flexible LTO Ultrium Drive Support

• Compatible with LTO-5, LTO-6, and LTO-7 Ultrium drives

• Backward compatibility ensures smooth upgrades

• Transfer speeds up to 300 MB/s uncompressed for fast, reliable backup

Advanced Data Protection

The IBM TS3100 tape library is built with security and compliance in mind:

• AES-256 encryption protects sensitive data

• WORM (Write Once Read Many) ensures regulatory compliance

• Long media life reduces total cost of ownership

Easy Management and Operation

• Remote web-based management interface for simple monitoring and configuration

• Automated tape handling reduces manual labor and human error

• Partitioning support for multi-host environments

Technical Specifications – IBM 3573-8043

• Model: IBM System Storage TS3100 Tape Library (3573-8043)

• Drive Support: Up to 2 half-height LTO Ultrium drives (LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7)

• Cartridge Capacity: 24 slots (23 data + 1 I/O slot)

• Connectivity: 6 Gbps SAS or 8 Gbps Fibre Channel (depending on configuration)

• Transfer Rate: Up to 300 MB/s native (depending on LTO generation)

• Encryption: Hardware-based AES-256 encryption (drive dependent)

• Form Factor: 2U rack-mountable design

Benefits of the IBM TS3100 Tape Library

• Cost-Effective Storage – Long media lifespan lowers cost per terabyte

• Space-Saving Design – Compact 2U form factor fits easily in existing racks

• Future-Proof – Supports multiple generations of LTO technology

• Reliable Backup & Archiving – Trusted IBM durability for mission-critical operations

• Flexible Deployment – Ideal for small to midrange businesses or departmental use in larger enterprises