Product Description
IBM 3573-8044 LTO-3 Ultrium Full High Fibre Channel Tape Drive for TS3100/TS3200
The IBM 3573-8044 is an internal full-high LTO Ultrium 3 tape drive sled featuring a native 4 Gbps Fibre Channel interface. Designed specifically as a replacement or upgrade module for the TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries, it provides dependable performance for automated backup, archiving, and data retention with support for high-capacity LTO-3 media.
Key Features
- Full-High (FH) form factor optimized for library sled installation.
- 4 Gbps Fibre Channel interface for high-speed connectivity within the library.
- Native 400 GB capacity per LTO-3 cartridge (up to 800 GB compressed at 2:1).
- Data transfer rate up to 80 MB/s native (often listed as 75-80 MB/s typical).
- Backward read compatibility with LTO-2 and LTO-1 cartridges; write to LTO-3 media.
- Supports WORM media for secure, non-erasable archiving where required.
- Integrated sled/caddy for straightforward insertion into compatible library chassis.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / Feature Code | IBM 3573-8044 (FC 8044) |
| Generation | LTO Ultrium 3 (LTO-3) |
| Form Factor | Full Height (FH) sled/module |
| Interface | 4 Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Native Capacity | 400 GB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 800 GB per cartridge (2:1 typical) |
| Native Transfer Rate | Up to 80 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 160 MB/s (2:1) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-3 (write/read), LTO-2 (read), LTO-1 (read) |
| Installation | Internal sled for TS3100/TS3200 libraries |
Benefits
This drive module offers a solid, proven solution for maintaining or upgrading LTO-3 configurations in IBM tape libraries. Its Fibre Channel interface ensures efficient integration and performance in automated environments, while backward compatibility safeguards existing LTO media investments. Ideal for cost-effective archiving, compliance storage, and backup operations where high reliability and moderate speeds meet requirements without needing newer LTO generations.
Compatibility
The IBM 3573-8044 LTO-3 FH Fibre Channel tape drive is engineered for direct installation in IBM TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries as a full-high drive sled. It integrates via the library's internal Fibre Channel backbone and supports host connectivity through the library's external Fibre Channel ports (e.g., to IBM Power Systems, open systems servers with compatible HBAs). Compatible with standard LTO-3 Ultrium cartridges and backup software environments supporting IBM LTO drives (e.g., IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve, CommVault, Veritas NetBackup). Backward read compatibility extends to LTO-2 and LTO-1 media for legacy data access.
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