IBM 3573-8547 3573-L2U 3573-L4U (TS3100 TS3200) LTO-8 SAS Tape Drive

SKU 3573-8547

Brand IBM

IBM LTO-8 SAS Tape Drive.
Compatible with IBM TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries.
High-capacity data storage capabilities.
Fast data transfer rates via SAS interface.
Ideal for enterprise backup and archival solutions.
Supports the latest LTO-8 media format for maximum storage.

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Key specifications

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Part Number: 3573-8547
Drive Type: LTO-8 SAS Tape Drive
Compatible Libraries: IBM TS3100 (3573-L2U), TS3200 (3573-L4U)

Product details

The IBM 3573-8547 is an LTO-8 SAS tape drive, designed for use with the IBM TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries (models 3573-L2U and 3573-L4U). It offers high-capacity data storage and fast transfer rates, making it suitable for enterprise backup and archival needs.

Technical Information

Part Number	3573-8547
Drive Type	LTO-8 SAS Tape Drive

Additional Specifications

Compatible Libraries

IBM TS3100 (3573-L2U), TS3200 (3573-L4U)

Description

The IBM 3573-8547 is a high-performance LTO-8 SAS tape drive, specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with the IBM TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries. As an LTO-8 drive, it represents the latest generation of LTO technology, offering significant advancements in storage capacity and data transfer speeds. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations facing rapidly growing data volumes and requiring efficient, reliable methods for backup and long-term archival. The drive utilizes a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which provides a robust and high-speed connection to the host system or tape library controller. SAS interfaces are known for their reliability, performance, and scalability, making them a standard choice for enterprise storage solutions. The LTO-8 technology itself offers a native capacity of up to 30TB per cartridge (with compression), enabling substantial data consolidation and reducing the overall cost of storage. This tape drive is crucial for implementing comprehensive data protection strategies, ensuring that critical business data is securely backed up and readily available for recovery. Its compatibility with the TS3100 and TS3200 libraries means it can be easily deployed within these popular IBM tape automation solutions. The IBM 3573-8547 is a powerful tool for managing and safeguarding large amounts of data in modern IT environments.

Condition: Refurbished