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IBM 23R9679 TS3100 Chassis
- Product Type: Tape Library Chassis
- Brand: IBM
- Model: TS3100
- Part Number: 23R9679
- Capacity: Supports multiple tape drives (e.g., LTO)
- Media Slots: Houses tape cartridges
- Form Factor: Rack-mountable or standalone
- Provides the physical structure for tape backup solutions
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Tape Library Chassis
- Brand
- IBM
- Model
- TS3100
- Part Number
- 23R9679
- Interface Type
- Depends on installed drives (e.g., SAS, Fibre Channel)
- Media Type
- LTO Tape Cartridges
Product details
The IBM 23R9679 is the chassis for the TS3100 Tape Library. It provides the physical enclosure and essential framework for housing tape drives, media, and control components.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Library Chassis |
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | TS3100 |
| Part Number | 23R9679 |
Additional Specifications
| Interface Type | Depends on installed drives (e.g., SAS, Fibre Channel) |
| Media Type | LTO Tape Cartridges |
| Form Factor | Rackmount / Standalone |
Description
The IBM 23R9679 represents the physical chassis for the IBM TS3100 Tape Library. This component serves as the foundational structure that houses the tape drives, tape media (cartridges), and the internal mechanisms required for automated tape loading, unloading, and storage. The TS3100 is a compact tape library designed for small to medium-sized businesses seeking reliable and automated data backup and archiving solutions. This chassis is engineered to support various tape drive technologies, commonly LTO (Linear Tape-Open) drives, which offer high capacity and performance for data backup. It includes slots for storing a significant number of tape cartridges, allowing for extended backup cycles without manual intervention. The design facilitates efficient operation, including robotics for media handling, ensuring that tapes are accurately retrieved and loaded into the drives as needed. As the core enclosure, the 23R9679 chassis ensures the physical integrity and operational stability of the TS3100 tape library. It is designed for either rack mounting in a server environment or for standalone placement, offering flexibility in deployment. This component is essential for any organization looking to implement or expand their tape-based data protection strategy with a reliable and automated solution from IBM.
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