Product Description
IBM 3580 Model L13 LTO-1 Ultrium Tape Drive
The IBM 3580 Model L13 LTO-1 Ultrium Tape Drive is an external, standalone tape solution introducing the first generation of LTO Ultrium technology. This SCSI-connected drive supports up to 100 GB native (200 GB compressed) per cartridge with transfer rates up to 15 MB/sec native (30 MB/sec compressed), serving as a reliable, cost-effective option for backup, archiving, and migration from older formats like DLT, 3570, 1/4-inch, 4mm, or 8mm tape.
Product Description
The IBM 3580-L13 is an external tabletop Ultrium tape drive from the IBM TotalStorage family, utilizing Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 1 technology. It features an Ultra2/Wide Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI interface for attachment to various 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), providing higher capacity and performance than previous midrange tape technologies. It includes hardware data compression, error correction, and TapeAlert for drive health monitoring. The compact external enclosure supports desktop or rack placement, with front cartridge access and status LEDs for simple operation in backup, save/restore, and archival applications.
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.
- TapeAlert diagnostic system for proactive alerts.
- Ultra2/Wide LVD SCSI interface for broad compatibility.
- External tabletop design with easy cartridge loading and LED indicators.
- Migration path from older tape formats (DLT, SDLT, 1/4-inch, 4mm, 8mm).
- Support for major backup software and open systems environments.
Technical Specifications
- Model: 3580-L13
- 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-L13 attaches via Ultra2/Wide LVD SCSI and is compatible with a range of 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 integrates with popular backup applications and requires compatible SCSI host bus adapters. Compatibility may vary by driver, software version, and configuration; consult IBM resources for details.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
