Product Description
The IBM 3580 Model L43 LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drive (Part Number: 95P4400) is a high-performance external tape drive designed for IBM Power Systems and open system platforms, enhancing enterprise backup for TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries in data center solutions. Featuring a Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 4 Full-High drive with an Ultra160 SCSI LVD interface, it offers up to 800GB native capacity per cartridge (1.6TB compressed, 2:1) and a native data rate of 120 MB/s. The drive reads/writes LTO-3 cartridges and reads LTO-2 cartridges, supporting IBM i, AIX, Linux, and other environments with software like IBM Spectrum Protect. It provides enterprise data protection with advanced error correction and digital speed matching for reliable system administration. This tape drive offers a cost-effective backup solution for upgrading data center infrastructure, managing archival workloads with scalable, high-performance capabilities in demanding business environments, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.
Key Features
- LTO-4 drive with 120 MB/s native rate for enterprise backup.
- 800GB native, 1.6TB compressed capacity per cartridge for scalability.
- Integrates with TS3100 and TS3200 libraries for data center solutions.
- Error correction, speed matching ensure enterprise data protection.
- Compatible with IBM i, AIX, Linux for versatile platform support.
- Tape drive with 60-day warranty, technical support, cost-effective backup.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 95P4400 |
| Drive Type | LTO Ultrium 4 Full-High |
| Interface | Ultra160 SCSI LVD |
| Cartridge Capacity | 800GB native, 1.6TB compressed (2:1) |
| Data Rate | 120 MB/s native, 240 MB/s compressed |
| Form Factor | External standalone or rack-mountable |
| Media Support | Read/write LTO-3, read LTO-2 |
Compatibility with Power Systems
The IBM 3580 Model L43 LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drive (95P4400) is compatible with IBM Power Systems and open system platforms, enabling enterprise backup for TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries in data center solutions. This tape drive integrates with systems requiring high-capacity backup and archival storage, supporting enterprise applications and configurations. It facilitates robust data transfer, system administration, and secure data archiving with LTO-4 technology, reading/writing LTO-3 media and reading LTO-2 media, ensuring scalable management for mission-critical workloads. The drive supports IBM i, AIX, Linux, and other platforms via software like IBM Spectrum Protect, optimizing backup performance in demanding business environments:
- IBM i (V5R4 or later), AIX (5.3 or later), Linux (RHEL 6, SLES 11 or later).
- Power Systems: S924 (9009-42A), S914 (9009-41A), 8202-E4B, 8205-E6B, optimized for backup.
- Supports TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries for flexible configurations.
Note: Requires SCSI cables (e.g., 5602, 5604) and backup software for operation.
