Product Description
IBM 3580 Model L11 LTO-1 Ultrium Tape Drive
The IBM 3580 Model L11 LTO-1 Ultrium Tape Drive is an external, standalone tape solution featuring the original LTO Ultrium technology. This SCSI-connected drive supports up to 100 GB native (200 GB compressed) per cartridge with sustained transfer rates up to 15 MB/sec native (30 MB/sec compressed), offering a cost-effective migration path from legacy formats like DLT, 3570, 1/4-inch, 4mm, or 8mm tape for backup, save/restore, and archiving.
Product Description
The IBM 3580-L11 is an external tabletop Ultrium tape drive from the IBM TotalStorage family, based on Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 1 technology. It utilizes an Ultra2/Wide Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI interface for attachment to diverse servers and workstations. The drive writes and reads LTO Ultrium 1 cartridges at up to 15 MB/sec native (30 MB/sec with 2:1 compression), delivering improved capacity and performance over prior midrange tape technologies. It incorporates hardware data compression, robust error correction, and TapeAlert for drive monitoring. The compact external design enables desktop or rack use, with front cartridge loading and LED status indicators for straightforward operation in backup and archival workflows.
Features
- LTO-1 technology with 100 GB native / 200 GB compressed cartridge capacity.
- Native data transfer rate up to 15 MB/sec (30 MB/sec compressed).
- Hardware data compression and error detection/recovery mechanisms.
- TapeAlert diagnostic system for proactive health monitoring.
- Ultra2/Wide LVD SCSI interface for wide system compatibility.
- External tabletop form factor with simple cartridge access and status LEDs.
- Excellent migration path from older tape formats (DLT, 3570, 1/4-inch, 4mm, 8mm).
- Support for major backup software and open systems platforms.
Technical Specifications
- Model: 3580-L11
- Tape Format: LTO Ultrium 1 (Generation 1)
- Native Capacity: 100 GB per cartridge
- Compressed Capacity: 200 GB per cartridge (2:1 typical)
- Native Transfer Rate: Up to 15 MB/sec
- Compressed Transfer Rate: Up to 30 MB/sec
- Interface: Ultra2/Wide LVD SCSI (Low Voltage Differential)
- Form Factor: External tabletop
- Dimensions: Approximately 9.85 in W × 11.5 in D × 4.75 in H (typical for series)
- Weight: Up to approximately 14 lbs
- Media Supported: IBM LTO Ultrium 1 (100 GB native)
- Connector: 68-pin HD SCSI
- Power: Standard AC input, internal supply
Compatibility
The IBM 3580-L11 connects via Ultra2/Wide LVD SCSI and supports various servers and operating systems, including:
- IBM Power Systems / RS/6000 / pSeries: AIX V5.1 or later
- IBM iSeries / AS/400: OS/400 V5R2 or later; i5/OS V5R3 or later
- IBM Netfinity / xSeries servers
- Sun Microsystems: Solaris 8, 9, 10
- Hewlett-Packard: HP-UX
- Microsoft Windows: Windows 2000, Windows NT, and later supported versions
- Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, SUSE) on Intel platforms
- Various Intel-compatible servers and workstations
It works with standard backup applications and requires compatible SCSI host bus adapters. Compatibility depends on driver, software version, and configuration; refer to IBM resources for specifics.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
