Product Description
IBM 3580 Model H4V LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2240)
Add proven, high-reliability external tape backup and archiving to your infrastructure with the IBM 3580 Model H4V LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2240) at Data Tech Computer. This external half-high LTO-4 tape drive provides up to 1.6 TB compressed capacity per cartridge, dependable transfer speeds, encryption support, and backward compatibility with earlier LTO generations—making it a trusted, economical solution for backup, disaster recovery, long-term archiving, compliance storage, and offsite data protection.
Key Features
- LTO-4 Ultrium technology – 1.6 TB compressed / 800 GB native per cartridge
- Native transfer rate up to 120 MB/s (compressed up to 240 MB/s with 2:1 ratio)
- Half-high external form factor with 3 Gb SAS interface
- Backward read/write compatibility: writes LTO-3 cartridges, reads LTO-2/3
- 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 (Spectrum Protect, Veeam, Commvault, etc.)
- 60-day warranty from Data Tech Computer
The IBM TS2240 (3580-H4V) delivers a secure, offline storage solution with air-gap protection against data loss and ransomware. A widely adopted, cost-effective choice for organizations maintaining legacy backup strategies or meeting regulatory retention requirements.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Technology | LTO-4 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 800 GB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 1.6 TB per cartridge (2:1 typical) |
| Native Transfer Rate | 120 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 240 MB/s |
| Interface | 3 Gb SAS (SFF-8088) |
| Form Factor | Half-high external (standalone) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-4 (write/read), LTO-3 (write/read), LTO-2 (read only) |
| Encryption | AES-256, application-managed |
| WORM Support | Yes |
| Model | 3580-H4V / TS2240 |
| Voltage | Standard AC power (100–240V) |
Compatibility This LTO-4 drive is compatible with:
- IBM Power Systems (Power10, Power9, Power8, Power7+ via SAS adapters)
- x86 servers (Windows, Linux, VMware)
- Major backup and archiving software (IBM Spectrum Protect, Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, etc.)
- Supports LTO-4, LTO-3, and LTO-2 media (backward compatibility rules apply)
- SAS HBA required (3 Gb or 6/12 Gb SAS supported)
At Data Tech Computer, we back the IBM 3580 Model H4V LTO-4 Tape Drive with a 60-day warranty. Ideal for secure, high-capacity external tape backup and long-term archiving in your environment.
