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IBM 3582-L23-BASE-LTO 3582-L23-BASE-LTO 200/400 GB Ultrium LTO2 Tape Drive Internal, Fibre Channel, ...
- IBM 3582 Ultrium LTO-2 Tape Library Base Unit
- Includes 1 x Internal LTO-2 Tape Drive
- 200GB Native Capacity per Tape
- 400GB Compressed Capacity per Tape
- Fibre Channel Interface
- Compact Form Factor
- Suitable for Small to Medium Environments
- Reliable Data Backup and Archiving
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Product Overview
The IBM 3582-L23-BASE-LTO is the base model for the IBM 3582 Ultrium LTO-2 tape library. It includes an internal LTO-2 tape drive capable of storing 200GB natively (400GB compressed) and features a Fibre Channel interface. This unit provides a compact, high-capacity tape backup solution for small to medium environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Tape Library Base Unit |
| Model | 3582-L23-BASE-LTO |
| Tape Technology | LTO-2 Ultrium |
| Drive Configuration | 1 x Internal Drive |
Additional Specifications
| Native Capacity | 200GB |
| Compressed Capacity | 400GB |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Manufacturer | IBM |
Product Description
The IBM 3582-L23-BASE-LTO represents the foundational configuration of the IBM 3582 Ultrium tape library. This unit is designed to provide a compact yet capable tape backup and archiving solution, particularly suited for small to medium-sized businesses or departmental needs. The base model comes equipped with a single internal LTO-2 Ultrium tape drive, which offers a native storage capacity of 200GB per tape cartridge, expandable to 400GB with hardware compression. This makes it efficient for backing up significant amounts of data. The integrated LTO-2 drive utilizes a Fibre Channel interface, ensuring high-speed data transfer rates essential for timely backups and restores. Fibre Channel provides a robust and reliable connection, commonly found in enterprise storage environments, allowing the library to communicate effectively with servers and storage networks. The 3582 library itself is designed for ease of use and management, often featuring a simple cartridge loading mechanism and straightforward integration into existing backup software. This specific model, 3582-L23-BASE-LTO, signifies a base unit configuration, implying that it may be expandable with additional drives or cartridges depending on the specific variant or subsequent upgrades. It serves as a reliable platform for data protection, offering the proven durability and long-term data retention capabilities associated with LTO tape technology. It's an ideal choice for organizations seeking a dedicated, high-capacity tape solution without the complexity of larger enterprise libraries.
