Product Description
IBM 3573-8247 LTO-5 Ultrium Half High SAS Tape Drive for TS3100/TS3200
The IBM 3573-8247 is an internal half-high LTO Ultrium 5 tape drive sled with a 6 Gbps SAS interface. Designed specifically as a replacement or upgrade module for the TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries, it enables higher drive density and efficient performance for automated backup, long-term archiving, and data protection in enterprise tape environments using LTO-5 technology.
Key Features
- Half-High (HH) form factor optimized for library sled installation (supports up to 2 in TS3100 or 4 in TS3200).
- 6 Gbps SAS interface for high throughput and reliable 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 3573-8247 (FC 8247) |
| Generation | LTO Ultrium 5 (LTO-5) |
| Form Factor | Half Height (HH) 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 half-high drive allows for greater drive density in the TS3100 and TS3200 libraries, maximizing throughput and backup windows while maintaining high storage capacity per cartridge. The 6 Gbps SAS interface ensures efficient performance in SAS-attached configurations, and backward compatibility preserves access to LTO-4 and LTO-3 media investments. With encryption and WORM support, it meets enterprise needs for secure, reliable, high-density tape automation and long-term data retention.
Compatibility
The IBM 3573-8247 LTO-5 HH SAS tape drive is engineered for direct installation in IBM TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries as a half-high drive sled (up to 2 HH in TS3100; up to 4 HH in TS3200). It connects 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. Supports AIX, IBM i, Linux, and Windows environments with appropriate drivers and adapters.
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