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IBM 3555-L3A 3U Rack-Mountable ML3/TS4000 Tape Library
- Form Factor: 3U Rack-Mountable
- Supports multiple tape drives (e.g., LTO).
- High cartridge slot capacity for large backup libraries.
- Designed for enterprise data backup and archiving.
- Offers high performance and throughput for large data volumes.
- Scalable solution for growing storage requirements.
- Features robust construction for data center reliability.
- Compatible with IBM TS4000 series tape libraries.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Tape Library
- Form Factor
- 3U Rack-Mountable
- Brand
- IBM
- Model
- 3555-L3A
- Series Compatibility
- ML3 / TS4000
Product details
The IBM 3555-L3A is a 3U rack-mountable tape library designed for enterprise-level data backup and archiving. It supports multiple tape drives and a significant number of tape cartridges, offering high capacity and performance for demanding data protection needs. This library is built for reliability and scalability within data center environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Library |
| Form Factor | 3U Rack-Mountable |
| Brand | IBM |
Additional Specifications
| Model | 3555-L3A |
| Series Compatibility | ML3 / TS4000 |
Description
The IBM 3555-L3A represents a robust and scalable tape library solution engineered for enterprise data protection. Its 3U rack-mountable form factor allows for efficient integration into standard data center racks, optimizing space utilization. This library is designed to house multiple tape drives, typically supporting modern LTO (Linear Tape-Open) technology, and offers a substantial number of slots for tape cartridges, enabling the storage and management of vast amounts of data for backup and long-term archiving purposes. This tape library is built to deliver high performance and throughput, essential for meeting stringent backup windows in large organizations. By supporting multiple drives and a high cartridge count, it facilitates automated data management, including unattended backups, restores, and tape rotation. The design emphasizes reliability and availability, crucial for mission-critical data, ensuring that backups can be performed consistently and data can be recovered swiftly when needed. As part of the IBM ML3/TS4000 family, the 3555-L3A benefits from IBM's extensive experience in storage solutions. It provides a scalable platform that can grow with an organization's data needs, offering a cost-effective and secure method for safeguarding valuable business information against data loss. Its enterprise-grade features make it suitable for demanding environments requiring high capacity, performance, and reliability in their data protection strategy.
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