Product Description
IBM 3573-8245 LTO-5 Ultrium Full High SAS Tape Drive for TS3100/TS3200
The IBM 3573-8245 is an internal full-high LTO Ultrium 5 tape drive sled featuring a native 6 Gbps SAS interface. Designed as a replacement or upgrade module for the 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 with LTO-5 technology.
Key Features
- Full-High (FH) form factor optimized for library sled installation.
- 6 Gbps SAS interface for high-throughput 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 enhanced data security and compliance.
- Integrated sled/caddy for easy insertion into compatible IBM tape library chassis.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / Feature Code | IBM 3573-8245 (FC 8245) |
| Generation | LTO Ultrium 5 (LTO-5) |
| Form Factor | Full Height (FH) sled/module |
| Interface | 6 Gbps SAS |
| 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 provides excellent capacity and speed improvements over prior LTO generations, enabling faster backups and higher storage density in automated library setups. The 6 Gbps SAS interface delivers efficient performance in SAS-attached configurations, while backward compatibility maintains access to existing LTO-4 and LTO-3 media. It supports secure archiving with encryption and WORM capabilities, making it ideal for enterprise environments focused on reliable, high-performance data protection and compliance.
Compatibility
The IBM 3573-8245 LTO-5 FH SAS tape drive is engineered for direct 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 integrates via the library's internal SAS backbone and supports host connectivity through the library's external SAS ports to IBM Power Systems, open systems servers, or compatible SAS HBAs/adapters. 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.
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