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    IBM Tape Libraries – TS2900, TS3100, TS3200, TS3310, TS3500 & TS4300

    The IBM Tape Libraries category at DataTechComputer.com offers a complete selection of rack-mount and modular tape automation systems for IBM Power Systems servers. From compact autoloaders and 2U/4U libraries to enterprise-scale 6U+ modular systems, these libraries provide unattended backup, high-capacity archival, disaster recovery, and long-term data retention for AIX, IBM i, Linux, and VIOS environments.

    Product Description

    This section features current and legacy IBM System Storage tape libraries compatible with Power Systems (Power7 through Power11) and older iSeries/AS400 servers. Key models include:

    • TS2900 Tape Autoloader (1U, 9 slots, 1 drive)
    • TS3100 Tape Library (2U, 24 slots, 1–2 drives)
    • TS3200 Tape Library (4U, 48 slots, up to 4 drives)
    • TS3310 Tape Library (modular, scalable to 386 slots)
    • TS3500 Tape Library (high-end, scalable to 15 PB+)
    • TS4300 Scalable Tape Library (6U base, up to 324 slots, 12 drives per module)

    All libraries support LTO Ultrium drives (LTO-4 through LTO-9), hardware encryption (#5900 or equivalent), WORM media for compliance, remote management, and barcode reading. They connect via SAS, Fibre Channel, or iSCSI and are perfect for enterprise backup workflows, regulatory archiving, and tape automation when disk-only solutions are not sufficient.

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    Featured Tape Library Models

    • IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader (3572-S3x) – 9 slots, 1 LTO drive, compact entry-level automation
    • IBM TS3100 Tape Library Express Model L2U (3573-L2U) – 24 slots, 1–2 drives, ideal for midrange backup
    • IBM TS3200 Tape Library Express Model E4U (3573-L4U) – 48 slots, up to 4 drives, higher capacity in 4U
    • IBM TS4300 Scalable Tape Library – 6U base module, expandable to 9 modules (324 slots max)
    • IBM TS3310 Tape Library – Modular midrange library with expansion modules
    • IBM TS3500 Tape Library – Legacy high-end scalable system (connector model SC1)

    Technical Specifications (General)

    • Category Focus: Tape Automation & Libraries – Power Systems Compatible
    • Form Factors: 1U (TS2900), 2U (TS3100), 4U (TS3200), 6U+ scalable (TS4300/TS3310/TS3500)
    • Drive Support: LTO Ultrium half-high/full-high (SAS, Fibre Channel)
    • Media: LTO-4 to LTO-9 Ultrium cartridges (RW, WORM)
    • Capacity Examples: TS2900: up to ~90 TB native (LTO-9); TS4300: scalable to hundreds of TB
    • Interface: SAS 6/12 Gb/s, Fibre Channel 8/16/32 Gb/s
    • Management: Web-based remote management, barcode reader standard

    Compatibility

    The IBM Tape Libraries are compatible with:

    • Power Systems Models: Power5 (9405-520, 9406-520, 9406-525, 9407-515), Power6 Power 520 (8203-E4A) Power 550 (8204-E8A), Power7 (8202, 8233, 9117, 9179), Power8 (S814, S822, S824, E870, E880), Power9 (S914, S922, S924, E950, E980), Power10 (S1012, S1014, S1022, S1024, E1080), Power11 (S1122 and S1124) and legacy iSeries/AS400 servers
    • Operating Systems: AIX 6.1+/7.1+, IBM i 6.1+/7.1+, Linux (RHEL/SUSE/Ubuntu), VIOS
    • Attachment: SAS/FC HBAs (#EJ0x, #EJ1x, #EN0x series), iSCSI for certain models
    • Limitations: Older models (TS3500, TS3310) may require legacy adapters; LTO-4/5 drives limited to older media; encryption requires #5900 feature and key manager; rack space and power requirements vary by model

    Warranty

    All products in this category come with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.

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