Product Description
IBM 3573-8244 LTO-5 Ultrium Full High Fibre Channel Tape Drive for TS3100/TS3200
The IBM 3573-8244 is an internal full-high LTO Ultrium 5 tape drive sled featuring an 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface. Engineered as a replacement or upgrade module for the IBM TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries, it delivers high-capacity, high-performance storage for automated backup, long-term archiving, and data protection using LTO-5 technology in Fibre Channel environments.
Key Features
- Full-High (FH) form factor optimized for library sled installation.
- 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface for enhanced speed and low-latency connectivity within the library.
- Native 1.5 TB capacity per LTO-5 cartridge (up to 3 TB compressed at 2:1).
- Data transfer rate up to 140 MB/s native.
- Backward read/write compatibility with LTO-4 media; read compatibility with LTO-3.
- Supports hardware encryption and WORM media for secure, compliant data storage.
- Integrated sled/caddy for easy insertion into compatible IBM tape library chassis.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / Feature Code | IBM 3573-8244 (FC 8244) |
| Generation | LTO Ultrium 5 (LTO-5) |
| Form Factor | Full Height (FH) sled/module |
| Interface | 8 Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Native Capacity | 1.5 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 3 TB per cartridge (2:1 typical) |
| Native Transfer Rate | Up to 140 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 280 MB/s (2:1) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-5 (write/read), LTO-4 (read/write), LTO-3 (read) |
| Installation | Internal sled for TS3100/TS3200 libraries |
This drive module combines high capacity with robust Fibre Channel performance, enabling faster data transfers and more efficient backup operations in automated library environments. The 8 Gbps FC interface maximizes throughput in Fibre Channel setups, while backward compatibility protects investments in LTO-4 and LTO-3 media. It supports encrypted archiving and WORM for compliance, making it a dependable solution for enterprise data protection requiring reliable, high-performance tape storage.
Compatibility
The IBM 3573-8244 LTO-5 FH Fibre Channel tape drive is designed for installation in IBM TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries as a full-high drive sled (one FH in TS3100; up to two FH in TS3200). It connects via the library's internal Fibre Channel backbone and supports host connectivity through the library's external 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports to IBM Power Systems, open systems servers, or compatible Fibre Channel HBAs. Compatible with LTO-5 Ultrium cartridges and standard backup software supporting IBM LTO drives (e.g., IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve Backup, CommVault, Veritas NetBackup). Backward compatibility includes read/write on LTO-4 and read on LTO-3 for legacy data access. Supports AIX, IBM i, Linux, and Windows environments with appropriate drivers and adapters.
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