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Tape Storage

Choose backup storage that fits your recovery plan

Choose a standalone drive, automated tape library or disk-based virtual tape system for your backup and recovery needs. Compare the model specifications, then send us your media and host details for a configuration quote.

Use a standalone drive for manual cartridge changes, an automated library for unattended tape rotation, or a VTL for disk-based backup and optional tape offload.

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Tape and storage model specifications (23)

IBM TS2240 3580-H4S

Restore an LTO 2 archive or keep an LTO 4 backup installation running with the TS2240. Send us the 3580-H4S label and SAS adapter details for a matched drive quote.

IBM TS2250 3580-H5S

Keep LTO 5 backups and older LTO 3 restores available with the TS2250. We can match the external 3580-H5S and its SAS connection to your existing backup server.

IBM TS2260 3580-H6S

Use the TS2260 for LTO 6 backups while retaining read access to LTO 4 media. We can quote the external drive or identify a replacement from its complete label and host connection.

IBM TS2270 3580-H7S

Back up 6 TB per native LTO 7 cartridge with the TS2270 and retain LTO 5 read access. Send the host adapter and existing media generation so we can quote the right SAS drive.

IBM TS2280 3580-H8S

Move LTO 7 and LTO 8 backup jobs onto the TS2280 for 12 TB of native capacity per LTO 8 cartridge. We can check the SAS connection and media you need to restore before quoting.

IBM TS2290 3580-H9S

Store 18 TB natively on each LTO 9 cartridge with the TS2290. We can match its 12 Gb/s SAS connection and half-height drive assembly to your backup server or replacement request.

IBM 7226-1U3 multimedia storage enclosure

Fit tape, removable disk or optical backup devices into one rack unit with the 7226-1U3. We can match each installed device and connection to your Power system before quoting an enclosure or replacement.

IBM TS2900 3572

Automate a small backup rotation in one rack unit with the TS2900. Its nine-cartridge magazine and one SAS drive reduce manual tape changes; we can match the exact 3572 model to your existing media.

IBM TS3100 3573-L2U

Automate 24 cartridge positions in 2U with the TS3100. Its compact chassis supports two half-height drives; send us the existing media and interface for a replacement or upgrade quote.

IBM TS3200 3573-L4U

Automate 48 cartridge positions in 4U with the TS3200. Up to four half-height drives can handle separate backup jobs; send us the installed drive labels for a matched configuration quote.

IBM TS3500 3584-L53

Maintain a large LTO archive with a TS3500 3584-L53 base frame and its matching expansion hardware. Send us the frame models, drive labels and enabled slot count so we can quote the repair or expansion you need.

IBM TS4300 3555-L3A

Grow automated LTO backup from one 3U TS4300 module to a seven-module 3555 library. We can match the base, expansion modules and drive sleds to your media and backup window.

IBM TS4500 3584

Scale a large tape archive with TS4500 drive and storage frames instead of replacing the whole library. Send the frame models, licensed slots and drive inventory so we can size a configuration or service quote.

IBM TS3100 and TS3200 3573-L2U

Choose between the 2U TS3100 and 4U TS3200 by cartridge count and concurrent backup jobs. We can identify the right library and replacement drive from your 3573 label, media generation and host interface.

CIL2308-VTL virtual tape library

Shorten the backup window with the CIL2308-VTL and its published 1 GB/s appliance rating. We can size disk capacity, virtual drives and host connections around your IBM i save jobs and retention period.

CIT3324 virtual tape library

Shorten the backup window with the CIT3324 and its published 2 GB/s appliance rating. We can size disk capacity, virtual drives and host connections around your IBM i save jobs and retention period.

CIT5324 virtual tape library

Shorten the backup window with the CIT5324 and its published 4 GB/s appliance rating. We can size disk capacity, virtual drives and host connections around your IBM i save jobs and retention period.

CIT6324 virtual tape library

Shorten the backup window with the CIT6324 and its published 8 GB/s appliance rating. We can size disk capacity, virtual drives and host connections around your IBM i save jobs and retention period.

CIT7324 virtual tape library

Shorten the backup window with the CIT7324 and its published 8 GB/s appliance rating. We can size disk capacity, virtual drives and host connections around your IBM i save jobs and retention period.

CIT8524 virtual tape library

Shorten the backup window with the CIT8524 and its published 10 GB/s appliance rating. We can size disk capacity, virtual drives and host connections around your IBM i save jobs and retention period.

Cybernetics miSAN VTL VT12L5

Keep a Cybernetics miSAN tape workflow running with disk backup and an integrated LTO 5 drive. We can identify the VT12L5, VT6L5 or VT3L5 configuration and match its disk, interface and offload requirements.

IBM Storwize V7000 (Legacy, FlashSystem Migration Path)

IBM's mid-range virtualized SAN storage system, discontinued in 2020 and succeeded by IBM FlashSystem. Support status and the replacement path for AS400/IBM i shops still running one.

IBM Storwize V3700 (Legacy, FlashSystem Migration Path)

IBM's entry-level Storwize SAN storage system, discontinued in 2020 alongside the rest of the Storwize line. Support status and the smaller-tier FlashSystem replacement path.