Product Description
IBM 3580 Model H9S LTO-9 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2290)
Enhance your backup, archive, and long-term data retention with the IBM 3580 Model H9S LTO-9 Ultrium Tape Drive (TS2290) at Data Tech Computer. This external, standalone half-high LTO-9 tape drive delivers industry-leading capacity and performance for enterprise backup, disaster recovery, compliance archiving, and offsite vaulting. Supporting up to 45 TB compressed per cartridge, it offers fast transfer rates, LTFS file system access, encryption, and backward compatibility with previous LTO generations.
Key Features
- LTO-9 Ultrium technology – 45 TB compressed / 18 TB native per cartridge
- Native transfer rate up to 400 MB/s (compressed up to 1,000 MB/s with 2.5:1 ratio)
- Half-high external form factor with SAS 12 Gb/s interface
- Backward read/write compatibility: writes LTO-8 cartridges, reads LTO-7/8
- LTFS (Linear Tape File System) for 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 TS2290 (3580-H9S) is a cost-effective, high-capacity external tape solution for organizations needing reliable, offline storage with strong security and long-term data preservation. Perfect for augmenting disk backup, creating air-gapped archives, or meeting regulatory retention requirements.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Technology | LTO-9 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 18 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 45 TB per cartridge (2.5:1 typical) |
| Native Transfer Rate | 400 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 1,000 MB/s (2.5:1) |
| Interface | 12 Gb SAS (SFF-8644) |
| Form Factor | Half-high external (standalone) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-9 (write/read), LTO-8 (write/read), LTO-7 (read only) |
| Encryption | AES-256, application-managed |
| LTFS Support | Yes |
| WORM Support | Yes |
| Part Number | 3580-H9S / TS2290 |
| Voltage | Standard AC power (100–240V) |
Compatibility This LTO-9 drive is compatible with:
- IBM Power Systems (Power10, Power9, Power8, and earlier via SAS/FC adapters)
- x86 servers (Windows, Linux, VMware)
- Major backup and archiving software (IBM Spectrum Protect, Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, etc.)
- Supports LTO-9, LTO-8, and LTO-7 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 H9S LTO-9 Tape Drive with a 60-day warranty. Ideal for secure, high-capacity external tape backup and long-term archiving in your environment.
