Product Description
IBM 3580 Model H6S LTO-6 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2260)
Enhance your backup, archive, and long-term data retention strategy with the IBM 3580 Model H6S LTO-6 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2260) at Data Tech Computer. This external, standalone half-high LTO-6 tape drive provides up to 6.25 TB compressed capacity per cartridge, reliable transfer speeds, LTFS file system access, hardware encryption, and backward compatibility with previous LTO generations—making it a trusted, cost-effective solution for backup, disaster recovery, compliance archiving, and offsite data protection.
Key Features
- LTO-6 Ultrium technology – 6.25 TB compressed / 2.5 TB native per cartridge
- Native transfer rate up to 160 MB/s (compressed up to 400 MB/s with 2.5:1 ratio)
- Half-high external form factor with 6 Gb SAS interface
- Backward read/write compatibility: writes LTO-5 cartridges, reads LTO-4/5
- LTFS (Linear Tape File System) for simple drag-and-drop file access like removable disk
- 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 TS2260 (3580-H6S) offers a secure, offline storage solution with strong air-gap protection against ransomware and excellent long-term data preservation. A proven, economical choice for organizations augmenting disk backup or meeting regulatory retention requirements.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Technology | LTO-6 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 2.5 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 6.25 TB per cartridge (2.5:1 typical) |
| Native Transfer Rate | 160 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 400 MB/s |
| Interface | 6 Gb SAS (SFF-8088) |
| Form Factor | Half-high external (standalone) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-6 (write/read), LTO-5 (write/read), LTO-4 (read only) |
| Encryption | AES-256, application-managed |
| LTFS Support | Yes |
| WORM Support | Yes |
| Model | 3580-H6S / TS2260 |
| Voltage | Standard AC power (100–240V) |
Compatibility This LTO-6 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-6, LTO-5, and LTO-4 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 H6S LTO-6 Tape Drive with a 60-day warranty. Ideal for secure, high-capacity external tape backup and long-term archiving in your environment.
