Product Description
The IBM 3580 Model H4V LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drive (Part Number: 95P5002) is a high-capacity, external tape drive designed for midrange open systems environments. Featuring a half-high LTO Ultrium 4 SAS drive, it delivers up to 120 MB/sec native data transfer and 800 GB native cartridge capacity (1,600 GB with 2:1 compression). With IBM’s patented speed-matching and advanced encryption, it ensures secure, efficient backup for enterprise applications like archiving and data restoration.
Key Features
- 800 GB Native Capacity: Stores up to 800 GB per cartridge, 1,600 GB compressed.
- 120 MB/sec Data Rate: Achieves up to 120 MB/sec native, 240 MB/sec compressed.
- 6 Gbps SAS Interface: Dual-port SAS ensures reliable, high-speed connectivity.
- Speed-Matching Technology: Adjusts tape speed to optimize performance and reduce wear.
- Encryption Support: Enables Application Managed Encryption for secure data storage.
- WORM Capability: Supports write-once, read-many cartridges for compliance.
- 60-Day Warranty: Includes a 60-day warranty for reliability.
- Part Number: 95P5002, for precise system compatibility.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 95P5002
- Feature Code: H4V
- CCIN: Not specified
- Interface: 6 Gbps dual-port SAS
- Data Rate: Up to 120 MB/sec native, 240 MB/sec with 2:1 compression
- Capacity: 800 GB native, 1,600 GB compressed
- Form Factor: 2U half-high, standalone or rack-mountable (1U with kit)
- Media Support: Ultrium 4 (read/write), Ultrium 3 (read/write), Ultrium 2 (read-only)
- Buffer Size: 256 MB
- Firmware Features: Speed-matching, channel calibration, dynamic head cleaning
- Supported Systems: IBM System p, System i, System x, HP-UX, Solaris, UNIX, Windows
Compatibility
The IBM 3580 Model H4V LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drive is compatible with IBM System p, System i, System x, and non-IBM servers including HP-UX, Sun Solaris, UNIX, and Windows systems, as verified for their 6 Gbps dual-port SAS interface support. It integrates with IBM Spectrum Protect and ISV backup software, supporting IBM i, AIX, Linux, Windows, HP-UX, and Solaris. The drive uses Ultrium 4 (read/write), Ultrium 3 (read/write), and Ultrium 2 (read-only) cartridges, with a 256 MB buffer and IBM’s servo track layout for precise data access. It requires SAS cables up to 5.5m and SAS adapters like 5913 or 5901. Incompatible with non-SAS interfaces or non-Ultrium media, it supports enterprise applications like archiving and compliance with robust error correction and partitioning.
