IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader

Description

Slim profile, 1U system designed for rack system environments for automated, high-capacity tape storage
Features the latest generation of Linear Tape-Open (LTO) with Ultrium 8 half-height technology designed for reliable performance in small to midsize open-system environments
Lowest entry price of any IBM tape automation offering half-height tape technology

1U slim profile designed for rack system environments for automated, high-capacity tape storage
Features half-height LTO Ultrium technology designed for reliable performance in small to midsize open-system environments
Adheres to LTO Ultrium specifications
Half-height LTO Ultrium 8, 7, 6 and 5 support the encryption of data for increased security with archived data
Lowest entry price of any IBM tape automation offering IBM half-height tape technology

Drive options	Half-height LTO Ultrium 8: 6 Gbps SAS Half-height LTO Ultrium 7: 6 Gbps SAS Half-height LTO Ultrium 6: 6 Gbps SAS Half-height LTO Ultrium 5: 6 Gbps SAS
Available models	LTO Ultrium 8 6171 S8R (HVEC – WW) LTO Ultrium 7 6171 S7R (HVEC – WW) LTO Ultrium 6 6171 S6R (HVEC – WW) LTO Ultrium 5 6171 S5R (HVEC – WW)
Physical capacity	LTO Ultrium 8: Up to 108 TB (270 TB with 2.5:1 compression) LTO Ultrium 7: Up to 54 TB (135 TB with 2.5:1 compression) LTO Ultrium 6: Up to 22.5 TB (56.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression) LTO Ultrium 5: Up to 13.5 TB (27 TB with 2:1 compression)
Data transfer rate	LTO Ultrium 8, 7: Up to 300 MBps LTO Ultrium 6: Up to 160 MBps LTO Ultrium 5: Up to 140 MBps
Dimensions (height × width × depth)	1.73 in. × 19.02 in. × 33.46 in. (44 mm × 483 mm × 850 mm)
Weight	28.6 lb (13 kg), without drive and cartridges