Product Description
IBM 3580 Model H5S LTO-5 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2250)
Add proven, high-capacity external tape backup and archiving to your environment with the IBM 3580 Model H5S LTO-5 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2250) at Data Tech Computer. This external half-high LTO-5 tape drive delivers up to 3 TB compressed capacity per cartridge, reliable transfer speeds, LTFS file system access, hardware encryption, and backward compatibility with earlier LTO generations—making it a dependable, cost-effective solution for backup, disaster recovery, long-term archiving, compliance storage, and offsite data protection.
Key Features
- LTO-5 Ultrium technology – 3 TB compressed / 1.5 TB native per cartridge
- Native transfer rate up to 140 MB/s (compressed up to 280 MB/s with 2:1 ratio)
- Half-high external form factor with 6 Gb SAS interface
- Backward read/write compatibility: writes LTO-4 cartridges, reads LTO-3/4
- LTFS (Linear Tape File System) for simple drag-and-drop file access
- AES-256 encryption support and WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability
- Partitioning for improved file access and efficient media utilization
- 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 TS2250 (3580-H5S) provides a secure, offline storage solution with strong air-gap protection against ransomware and excellent long-term data retention. A widely used, economical choice for organizations augmenting disk backup or meeting regulatory archiving requirements.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Technology | LTO-5 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 1.5 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 3 TB per cartridge (2:1 typical) |
| Native Transfer Rate | 140 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 280 MB/s |
| Interface | 6 Gb SAS (SFF-8088) |
| Form Factor | Half-high external (standalone) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-5 (write/read), LTO-4 (write/read), LTO-3 (read only) |
| Encryption | AES-256, application-managed |
| LTFS Support | Yes |
| WORM Support | Yes |
| Model | 3580-H5S / TS2250 |
| Voltage | Standard AC power (100–240V) |
Compatibility This LTO-5 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-5, LTO-4, and LTO-3 media (backward compatibility rules apply)
- SAS HBA required (6 Gb or 12 Gb SAS supported)
At Data Tech Computer, we back the IBM 3580 Model H5S LTO-5 Tape Drive with a 60-day warranty. Ideal for secure, high-capacity external tape backup and long-term archiving in your environment.
