Product Description
IBM 3580 Model H3S LTO-3 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2230)
Add reliable, proven external tape backup and archiving to your infrastructure with the IBM 3580 Model H3S LTO-3 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2230) at Data Tech Computer. This external half-high LTO-3 tape drive delivers up to 800 GB compressed capacity per cartridge, solid transfer speeds, strong encryption support, and backward compatibility with earlier LTO generations — making it a dependable, cost-effective solution for legacy backup, disaster recovery, long-term archiving, compliance storage, and offsite data protection.
Key Features
- LTO-3 Ultrium technology – 800 GB compressed / 400 GB native per cartridge
- Native transfer rate up to 80 MB/s (compressed up to 160 MB/s with 2:1 ratio)
- Half-high external form factor with 3 Gb SAS interface
- Backward read/write compatibility: writes LTO-2 cartridges, reads LTO-1/2
- AES-256 encryption support and WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability
- Standalone desktop or rack-mount capable (with optional kit)
- Ideal for IBM Power Systems, x86 servers, and major backup software
- 60-day warranty from Data Tech Computer
The IBM TS2230 (3580-H3S) provides a secure, offline storage solution with excellent air-gap protection and very long-term data retention. A widely used and economical choice for organizations maintaining legacy backup strategies or meeting regulatory archiving requirements.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Technology | LTO-3 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 400 GB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 800 GB per cartridge (2:1 typical) |
| Native Transfer Rate | 80 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 160 MB/s |
| Interface | 3 Gb SAS |
| Form Factor | Half-high external (standalone) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-3 (write/read), LTO-2 (write/read), LTO-1 (read only) |
| Encryption | AES-256, application-managed |
| WORM Support | Yes |
| Model | 3580-H3S / TS2230 |
| Voltage | Standard AC power (100–240V) |
Compatibility This LTO-3 drive is compatible with:
- IBM Power Systems (Power10, Power9, Power8, Power7, Power6+ via SAS adapters)
- x86 servers (Windows, Linux)
- Major backup and archiving software
- Supports LTO-3, LTO-2, and LTO-1 media (backward compatibility rules apply)
- SAS HBA required (3 Gb or later)
At Data Tech Computer, we back the IBM 3580 Model H3S LTO-3 Tape Drive with a 60-day warranty. Ideal for secure, high-capacity external tape backup and long-term archiving in your environment.
