Product Description
IBM 3580 Model H8S LTO-8 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2280)
Add reliable, high-capacity external tape backup and archiving to your infrastructure with the IBM 3580 Model H8S LTO-8 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2280) at Data Tech Computer. This standalone half-high LTO-8 tape drive provides up to 30 TB compressed capacity per cartridge, fast transfer speeds, LTFS file system access, hardware encryption, and backward compatibility with previous LTO generations—making it an excellent choice for backup, disaster recovery, long-term archiving, compliance storage, and offsite vaulting.
Key Features
- LTO-8 Ultrium technology – 30 TB compressed / 12 TB native per cartridge
- Native transfer rate up to 360 MB/s (compressed up to 750–900 MB/s with 2.5:1 ratio)
- Half-high external form factor with 12 Gb SAS interface
- Backward read/write compatibility: writes LTO-7 cartridges, reads LTO-6/7
- 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 TS2280 (3580-H8S) offers a secure, cost-effective offline storage solution with strong ransomware protection via air-gap capability and long-term data retention. Perfect for augmenting disk-based backup strategies or meeting regulatory archiving requirements.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Technology | LTO-8 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 12 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 30 TB per cartridge (2.5:1 typical) |
| Native Transfer Rate | 360 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 750–900 MB/s |
| Interface | 12 Gb SAS (SFF-8644) |
| Form Factor | Half-high external (standalone) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-8 (write/read), LTO-7 (write/read), LTO-6 (read only) |
| Encryption | AES-256, application-managed |
| LTFS Support | Yes |
| WORM Support | Yes |
| Model | 3580-H8S / TS2280 |
| Voltage | Standard AC power (100–240V) |
Compatibility This LTO-8 drive is compatible with:
- IBM Power Systems (Power10, Power9, Power8, Power7+ via SAS/FC adapters)
- x86 servers (Windows, Linux, VMware)
- Major backup and archiving software (IBM Spectrum Protect, Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, etc.)
- Supports LTO-8, LTO-7, and LTO-6 media (backward compatibility rules apply)
- SAS HBA required (12 Gb SAS recommended for maximum performance)
At Data Tech Computer, we back the IBM 3580 Model H8S LTO-8 Tape Drive with a 60-day warranty. Ideal for secure, high-capacity external tape backup and long-term archiving in your environment.
