Product Description
The IBM 3580 Model H7S LTO-7 Ultrium Tape Drive (Part Number: 46C3234) is a high-performance backup solution for IBM Power Systems. This half-high TS2270 drive provides reliable server storage connectivity for enterprise environments.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 46C3234
- Feature Code: 3580 H7S
- CCIN: Not specified
- Capacity: 6TB native, 15TB compressed (2.5:1)
- Interface: 6Gb/s dual-port SAS
- Data Rate: 300 MB/s native, 600 MB/s compressed
- Media: LTO-7, LTO-6 read/write; LTO-5 read-only
- Form Factor: 2U standalone or rack-mount
- Warranty: 60-day
- Supported Systems: 8202-E4D, 8205-E6D, 8231-E1C/D, 8231-E2C/D, 8286-41A/42A, 9009-41A/42A, 9223-42H
System Compatibility
The 3580 H7S tape drive (46C3234) requires PCIe3 SAS adapters in Power7, Power8, or Power9 systems for high-performance server storage operations.
- Supported Systems:
- Power7: 8202-E4D, 8205-E6D, 8231-E1C/D, 8231-E2C/D
- Power8: 8286-41A (S814), 8286-42A (S824)
- Power9: 9009-41A (S914), 9009-42A (S924), 9223-42H (H924)
- Operating System: IBM i V7R1+ for Power7; V7R2+ for Power8; V7R3 with TR4+ or V7R4 for Power9; AIX 7.1+; Linux RHEL 7.4+, SLES 12 SP3+; VIOS.
- Adapter Requirements: PCIe3 SAS (e.g., EJ0S, EJ14).
- Restrictions:
- Requires Mini-SAS HD cables.
- Incompatible with LTO-8 or later media.
- Not for direct system bay installation.
- Refurbished condition only.
