6160S6E - Lenovo TS2260 2.50TB/6.25TB LTO-6 Tape Drive Model H6S

SKU TS2260

Brand Lenovo

Technology: LTO-6 (Linear Tape-Open Generation 6)
Native Capacity: 2.50TB
Compressed Capacity: 6.25TB
Interface: SAS (typically 6Gb/s or 12Gb/s)
Form Factor: Internal (often 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch)
Transfer Rate (Native): Up to 160 MB/s
Transfer Rate (Compressed): Up to 400 MB/s
Backward compatibility with LTO-5
Ideal for SMB backup and archiving needs

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Key specifications

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Part Number: TS2260
Model: H6S
Drive Type: LTO-6 Tape Drive
Native Capacity: 2.50TB
Compressed Capacity: 6.25TB
Interface: SAS

Product details

The Lenovo TS2260 (Model H6S) is a 2.50TB native / 6.25TB compressed LTO-6 tape drive. Designed for efficient data backup and archiving, it offers high capacity and fast transfer speeds. This drive is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses requiring reliable and scalable storage solutions.

Technical Information

Part Number	TS2260
Model	H6S
Drive Type	LTO-6 Tape Drive
Native Capacity	2.50TB

Additional Specifications

Compressed Capacity	6.25TB
Interface	SAS
Transfer Rate (Native)	Up to 160 MB/s
Transfer Rate (Compressed)	Up to 400 MB/s

Description

The Lenovo TS2260, identified by model H6S, is a high-capacity tape drive leveraging the LTO-6 (Linear Tape-Open Generation 6) technology. This drive is engineered to provide substantial data storage capabilities, with a native capacity of 2.50 terabytes and a significantly higher compressed capacity of 6.25 terabytes per tape cartridge. Such capacity makes it an excellent solution for backing up large datasets, archives, and meeting long-term data retention requirements for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and departmental servers. Equipped with a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, the TS2260 ensures high-speed data transfer and reliable connectivity to host systems. Native transfer rates can reach up to 160 MB/s, scaling to approximately 400 MB/s when data compression is applied. This performance level allows for efficient backup windows, minimizing downtime and ensuring that large volumes of data can be secured within operational timeframes. The drive also offers backward compatibility, typically supporting reading and writing to LTO-5 media, providing flexibility for organizations transitioning from older tape generations. Designed typically as an internal unit, the Lenovo TS2260 H6S can be integrated into servers or dedicated tape libraries. Its robust design is suited for continuous operation, making it a dependable choice for automated backup routines. The LTO-6 standard represents a mature and widely adopted technology in the backup and archiving space, known for its reliability, security features (like encryption), and cost-effectiveness per gigabyte, making the TS2260 a strong contender for data protection strategies.

Condition: Refurbished