Product Description
The IBM 3580 S43 LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drive (Part Number: 95P4400, Feature Code: S43) is a high-capacity external tape drive designed for IBM Power Systems and open system servers. It features a 3 Gbps dual-port SAS interface, delivering up to 120 MB/sec native data transfer rate and 800GB native capacity (1.6TB with 2:1 compression) using LTO Ultrium 4 cartridges. The drive supports encryption with application-managed encryption and can read/write LTO Ultrium 3 cartridges and read Ultrium 2 cartridges. Compatible with AIX, Linux, Windows, HP-UX, and Solaris, it is ideal for backup and archival tasks. The standalone or rack-mountable unit uses advanced electronics for reliable performance. The 3580 S43 offers a cost-effective solution for robust and reliable data protection, optimizing system efficiency for demanding workloads like ERP and databases, ensuring robust storage management.
Key Features
- 800GB native capacity, 1.6TB compressed with LTO-4 cartridges.
- 3 Gbps dual-port SAS interface with 120 MB/sec data rate.
- Encryption-capable for secure data protection.
- Reads/writes Ultrium 3, reads Ultrium 2 cartridges.
- Compatible with Power Systems and open system servers.
- 60-day warranty, technical support, cost-effective solution.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 95P4400 |
| Feature Code | S43 |
| Interface | 3 Gbps dual-port SAS |
| Capacity | 800GB native, 1.6TB compressed |
| Data Rate | Up to 120 MB/sec native |
| Cartridge Compatibility | LTO-4, LTO-3 (read/write), LTO-2 (read) |
| Encryption | Application-managed |
Compatibility
The IBM 3580 S43 LTO-4 Ultrium Tape Drive (95P4400) is compatible with IBM Power Systems and open system servers, supporting AIX, Linux, Windows, HP-UX, and Solaris. It integrates with Power System models like 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 9119-MME, and 9009-41A, requiring a 3 Gbps SAS adapter for connectivity. The drive supports LTO Ultrium 4 cartridges (800GB native, 1.6TB compressed), reads/writes LTO-3, and reads LTO-2, ensuring flexible backup solutions. It is rack-mountable or standalone, ideal for midrange environments, and supports application-managed encryption for secure data storage. The 3580 S43 requires compatible software like Tivoli Storage Manager and cannot be used with SCSI-based systems like the 3580 L43. It optimizes data protection for virtualization and archival tasks in demanding environments:
- Power Systems: 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 9119-MME, 9009-41A.
- Supports AIX, Linux, Windows, HP-UX, Solaris open systems.
- Requires 3 Gbps SAS adapter; incompatible with SCSI systems.
Note: Requires compatible software and SAS connectivity.
