Product Description
IBM 3582-L23 Tape Library
The IBM 3582-L23 Tape Library is an entry-level, automated tape library designed for midrange open systems environments. This 2U rack-mountable unit supports one or two LTO Ultrium tape drives (LTO-2 or LTO-3 generations), with 24 cartridge slots plus a one-cartridge I/O station for efficient backup, archival, and data interchange. It delivers scalable capacity up to 9.6 TB native (19.2 TB compressed at 2:1 with LTO-3) or 4.8 TB native (9.6 TB compressed with LTO-2), featuring multipath partitioning, control path failover, and reliable IBM tape automation.
Key Features
- Supports one or two LTO Ultrium 2 or Ultrium 3 full-high tape drives (SCSI LVD/HVD or Fibre Channel).
- 24 cartridge slots plus 1 I/O station for automated operations.
- Multipath support for partitioning into two logical libraries.
- Control path failover for enhanced availability.
- Built-in barcode reader for accurate media identification.
- Web-based remote management and operator panel.
- Compact 2U form factor suitable for rack deployment.
- Backward compatibility across LTO generations for media reuse.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / Part Number | 3582-L23 |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mountable |
| Drive Support | 1 or 2 full-high LTO Ultrium 2 or LTO-3 drives (SCSI LVD/HVD or FC) |
| Cartridge Slots | 24 storage slots + 1 I/O station |
| Native Capacity (LTO-3) | Up to 9.6 TB (24 x 400 GB) |
| Compressed Capacity (LTO-3) | Up to 19.2 TB (2:1 compression) |
| Native Capacity (LTO-2) | Up to 4.8 TB (24 x 200 GB) |
| Compressed Capacity (LTO-2) | Up to 9.6 TB (2:1 compression) |
| Native Data Rate (LTO-3) | Up to 80 MB/s per drive |
| Compressed Data Rate (LTO-3) | Up to 160 MB/s per drive |
| Interfaces | SCSI Ultra160 LVD/HVD, 2 Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Management | Web-based remote management, barcode reader, operator panel |
| Power Supplies | Redundant options available |
Compatibilities The IBM 3582-L23 Tape Library is compatible with:
- Servers: IBM Power Systems, x86 servers, and open system platforms.
- Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, SUSE), IBM AIX, IBM i.
- Backup Software: Compatible with leading applications supporting LTO tape (e.g., IBM Spectrum Protect, Veritas NetBackup, Veeam).
- Connectivity: SCSI (LVD/HVD) or Fibre Channel host attachment.
- Environments: Virtualization platforms, databases, and archival workloads requiring automated, scalable offline storage.
Warranty 60-day warranty included.
