IBM 8342 Ultrium 6 Fibre Channel Tape Drive for TS3310

The IBM 8342 is a full-high LTO Ultrium 6 Fibre Channel tape drive for the TS3310 Tape Library.

Product Description

The IBM 8342 (feature code 8342, machine type 3576-8342) is a full-high LTO Ultrium 6 tape drive with an 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface. It installs in the IBM TS3310 Tape Library (3576-L5B base and 3576-E9U expansion modules). The drive writes LTO-6 cartridges at 2.5 TB native capacity and up to 6.25 TB compressed (2.5:1). Native data transfer rate is up to 160 MB/s. It writes and reads LTO-6 and LTO-5 cartridges and reads LTO-4 cartridges. The drive supports hardware AES-256 encryption, WORM media, and LTFS. Common part numbers include 35P2346 and 35P2599.

Features

LTO Ultrium 6 full-high tape drive
8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface
2.5 TB native / 6.25 TB compressed capacity per cartridge
Native transfer rate up to 160 MB/s
Writes and reads LTO-6 and LTO-5 media; reads LTO-4 media
Hardware AES-256 encryption
WORM cartridge support
LTFS support
Hot-swap capable in supported library modules
Designed for TS3310 Tape Library robotics and automation

Technical Specifications

Feature Code: 8342
Machine Type / Model: 3576-8342
Part Numbers: 35P2346, 35P2599
Technology: LTO Ultrium 6
Interface: 8 Gbps Fibre Channel
Form Factor: Full-high
Native Capacity: 2.5 TB (LTO-6)
Compressed Capacity: Up to 6.25 TB (2.5:1)
Native Transfer Rate: Up to 160 MB/s
Media Compatibility: LTO-6 (write/read), LTO-5 (write/read), LTO-4 (read)
Encryption: AES-256 hardware

Compatibility

The IBM 8342 Ultrium 6 Fibre Channel Tape Drive is compatible with:

Libraries: IBM TS3310 Tape Library (3576-L5B base module and 3576-E9U expansion modules)
Media: LTO Ultrium 6, LTO-5, and LTO-4 cartridges
Host Systems: Servers with Fibre Channel adapters supporting the TS3310 library
Management: Integrated with TS3310 library control and path failover options

IBM 8342 Ultrium 6 Fibre Channel Tape Drive

Product Description