Product Description
IBM 3573-8447 LTO-7 Ultrium Half High SAS Tape Drive for TS3100/TS3200
The IBM 3573-8447 is an internal half-high LTO Ultrium 7 tape drive sled with a dual-port 6 Gbps SAS interface. Engineered as a replacement or upgrade module for the TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries, it provides high-capacity, high-speed performance for automated backup, long-term archiving, and data protection using advanced LTO-7 technology in enterprise environments.
Key Features
- Half-High (HH) form factor optimized for library sled installation (supports up to 2 in TS3100 or 4 in TS3200).
- Dual-port 6 Gbps SAS interface for high throughput and redundancy.
- Native 6 TB capacity per LTO-7 cartridge (up to 15 TB compressed at 2.5:1).
- Data transfer rate up to 300 MB/s native.
- Backward read compatibility with LTO-6 and LTO-5 media; write to LTO-7 media.
- Supports hardware encryption and WORM media for data security and compliance.
- Integrated sled/caddy for straightforward insertion into compatible IBM tape library chassis.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / Feature Code | IBM 3573-8447 (FC 8447, part 00WF767) |
| Generation | LTO Ultrium 7 (LTO-7) |
| Form Factor | Half Height (HH) sled/module |
| Interface | Dual-port 6 Gbps SAS |
| Native Capacity | 6 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 15 TB per cartridge (2.5:1 typical) |
| Native Transfer Rate | Up to 300 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 750 MB/s (2.5:1) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-7 (write/read), LTO-6 (read), LTO-5 (read) |
| Installation | Internal sled for TS3100/TS3200 libraries |
This drive module offers substantial capacity and performance gains over previous LTO generations, supporting faster backup operations and greater storage density in automated tape libraries. The dual-port 6 Gbps SAS interface provides efficient, redundant connectivity in SAS-attached setups, while backward compatibility ensures seamless access to LTO-6 and LTO-5 media. With features like hardware encryption and WORM support, it meets enterprise requirements for secure, compliant, long-term data archiving and disaster recovery.
Compatibility
The IBM 3573-8447 LTO-7 HH SAS tape drive is designed for installation in IBM TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries as a half-high drive sled (up to 2 HH in TS3100; up to 4 HH in TS3200). It connects via the library's internal SAS backbone and supports host connectivity through the library's external SAS ports to IBM Power Systems, open systems servers, or compatible SAS HBAs/adapters. Compatible with LTO-7 Ultrium cartridges and standard backup software supporting IBM LTO drives (e.g., IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve Backup, CommVault, Veritas NetBackup). Backward read compatibility extends to LTO-6 and LTO-5 media for legacy data retrieval.
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