Product Description
IBM TS2900 LTO-6 SAS Drive 00VJ602
The IBM 3572 S6H TS2900 Tape Autoloader (Part Number: 00VJ602) is a 1U rack-mountable or deskside unit designed for IBM Power Systems and open system servers. Equipped with a single LTO Ultrium 6 half-high SAS tape drive, it offers a 6 Gbps SAS interface and 9 cartridge slots for a native capacity of 22.5 TB (56.25 TB compressed at 2.5:1). The autoloader supports web-based remote management and a barcode reader for efficient operation. It adheres to LTO-6 specifications, reading/writing LTO-5 and reading LTO-4 cartridges, with a native data rate of up to 160 MB/sec. The TS2900 is ideal for backup and archival tasks in midrange environments, supporting IBM i, Linux, and Windows. Its compact design and robust performance optimize data protection for virtualization and database workloads, ensuring reliable storage management.
Key Features
- 9 cartridge slots with 22.5 TB native capacity.
- LTO-6 half-high SAS drive with 6 Gbps interface.
- Web-based remote management and barcode reader.
- Reads/writes LTO-5, reads LTO-4 cartridges.
- Compatible with Power Systems, Linux, Windows.
- 60-day warranty, technical support, cost-effective.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 00VJ602 |
| Feature Code | S6H |
| Interface | 6 Gbps SAS |
| Capacity | 22.5 TB native, 56.25 TB compressed |
| Data Rate | Up to 160 MB/sec native |
| Cartridge Slots | 9 |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable or deskside |
Compatibility
The IBM 3572 S6H TS2900 Tape Autoloader (00VJ602) is compatible with IBM Power Systems and open system servers, supporting IBM i, Linux, and Windows. It integrates with Power8 and Power9 models like 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 9009-22A, 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9119-MME, and 9040-MR9, requiring a 6 Gbps SAS adapter for connectivity. The autoloader supports LTO-6 cartridges (2.5 TB native, 6.25 TB compressed), reads/writes LTO-5, and reads LTO-4, ensuring flexible backup solutions. It is ideal for midrange environments, supporting software like Tivoli Storage Manager. The TS2900 is rack-mountable or deskside, optimizing data protection for virtualization and database workloads in demanding environments:
- Power8: 8286-41A, 8286-42A; Power9: 9009-22A, 9009-41A, 9009-42A, 9119-MME, 9040-MR9.
- Supports IBM i, Linux, Windows open systems.
- Requires 6 Gbps SAS adapter for connectivity.
Note: Requires compatible software and SAS connectivity.
