Product Description
IBM 3580 Model H7S LTO-7 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2270)
Add dependable, high-capacity external tape backup and archiving to your setup with the IBM 3580 Model H7S LTO-7 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2270) at Data Tech Computer. This standalone half-high LTO-7 tape drive provides up to 15 TB compressed capacity per cartridge, solid transfer speeds, LTFS file system access, hardware encryption, and backward compatibility with earlier LTO generations—making it a trusted solution for backup, disaster recovery, long-term archiving, compliance storage, and offsite data protection.
Key Features
- LTO-7 Ultrium technology – 15 TB compressed / 6 TB native per cartridge
- Native transfer rate up to 300 MB/s (compressed up to 750 MB/s with 2.5:1 ratio)
- Half-high external form factor with 6 Gb SAS interface
- Backward read/write compatibility: writes LTO-6 cartridges, reads LTO-5/6
- LTFS (Linear Tape File System) for easy 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 TS2270 (3580-H7S) delivers a secure, offline storage solution with strong air-gap protection against ransomware and excellent long-term data retention. A cost-effective choice for augmenting disk backup or meeting regulatory archiving needs.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Technology | LTO-7 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 6 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 15 TB per cartridge (2.5:1 typical) |
| Native Transfer Rate | 300 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 750 MB/s |
| Interface | 6 Gb SAS (SFF-8088) |
| Form Factor | Half-high external (standalone) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-7 (write/read), LTO-6 (write/read), LTO-5 (read only) |
| Encryption | AES-256, application-managed |
| LTFS Support | Yes |
| WORM Support | Yes |
| Model | 3580-H7S / TS2270 |
| Voltage | Standard AC power (100–240V) |
Compatibility This LTO-7 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-7, LTO-6, and LTO-5 media (backward compatibility rules apply)
- SAS HBA required (6 Gb or 12 Gb SAS supported; 12 Gb recommended for future-proofing)
At Data Tech Computer, we back the IBM 3580 Model H7S LTO-7 Tape Drive with a 60-day warranty. Ideal for secure, high-capacity external tape backup and long-term archiving in your environment.
