Product Description
IBM 3580 Model H7S LTO-7 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2270)
The IBM 3580 Model H7S LTO-7 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2270, part number 46C3234) is an external half-high standalone tape drive optimized for backup, archiving, disaster recovery, compliance, and long-term data retention. Utilizing LTO-7 Ultrium technology, it provides up to 6 TB native / 15 TB compressed capacity per cartridge at native transfer rates of 300 MB/s (up to 750 MB/s compressed with 2.5:1 ratio). It features a dual-port 6 Gb/s SAS interface, hardware AES-256 encryption, LTFS for intuitive file-level access, WORM support, media partitioning, and backward compatibility with LTO-6 (write/read) and LTO-5 (read only). This drive delivers secure, offline storage with strong air-gap protection against ransomware and is suitable for IBM Power Systems, IBM i, and open systems environments.
Key Features
- Capacity and Speed: 6 TB native / 15 TB compressed per LTO-7 cartridge; 300 MB/s native transfer rate.
- Interface: Dual-port 6 Gb/s SAS (SFF-8088 connector) for reliable, high-speed connectivity.
- Form Factor: Half-high external (standalone desktop; optional rack-mount kit available).
- Security: AES-256 hardware encryption (application-managed), WORM capability, LTFS for easy drag-and-drop file access.
- Media Management: Partitioning for improved file access and efficient utilization; backward compatible with prior LTO generations.
- Reliability: Designed for high-availability backup and archiving; low power consumption.
- Software Support: Compatible with major backup applications (IBM Spectrum Protect, Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, etc.).
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / Part Number | 3580-H7S / 46C3234 (TS2270) |
| Technology | LTO-7 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity (per cartridge) | 6 TB |
| Compressed Capacity (per cartridge) | 15 TB (2.5:1 typical) |
| Native Transfer Rate | 300 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 750 MB/s |
| Interface | Dual-port 6 Gb/s 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 (hardware, application-managed) |
| LTFS Support | Yes |
| WORM Support | Yes |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 148 mm x 42.7 mm x 210 mm (5.82 in x 1.68 in x 8.26 in) |
| Weight | Approx. 4.3 kg (9.4 lb) |
| Power Requirements | 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz auto-ranging |
| Warranty | 60 days |
This external tape drive requires a compatible SAS HBA (6 Gb or 12 Gb SAS supported; 12 Gb recommended for future-proofing) and LTO-7 or prior generation cartridges. It cannot be mixed with higher-generation media for writing.
Compatibilities
The IBM 3580 Model H7S LTO-7 Tape Drive (46C3234 / TS2270) is compatible with:
- IBM Power Systems servers (Power10, Power9, Power8, Power7+ via SAS adapters).
- IBM i operating system (supported with appropriate SAS adapters and IBM i versions).
- x86 servers (Windows, Linux, VMware).
- Major backup and archiving software (IBM Spectrum Protect, Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, etc.).
- LTO-7, LTO-6, and LTO-5 media (following backward compatibility rules).
- SAS HBAs for connectivity.
Enhance your backup and archiving strategy with this proven LTO-7 external tape drive, offering secure, high-capacity offline storage for IBM i and other enterprise environments.
