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IBM LTO tape drives and 7226 enclosure

Match the drive to the tapes you need to restore

Choose an external LTO drive by cartridge generation and SAS connection, or compare 7226 enclosure options. Open a model for its media compatibility and parts, then send us your installed drive label for a quote.

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Compare IBM LTO tape drives and 7226 enclosure

Published capacities and rates describe the stated configuration. Open each model for media compatibility, host connections and source qualifications.

IBM LTO tape drives and 7226 enclosure configuration comparison
Model Form factor Positions / drives Capacity context Published rate
IBM TS22403580-H4S External drive One loaded cartridge 800 GB native / cartridge 120 MB/s native
IBM TS22503580-H5S External drive One loaded cartridge 1.5 TB native / cartridge 140 MB/s native
IBM TS22603580-H6S External drive One loaded cartridge 2.5 TB native / cartridge 160 MB/s native
IBM TS22703580-H7S External drive One loaded cartridge 6 TB native / cartridge 300 MB/s native
IBM TS22803580-H8S External drive One loaded cartridge 12 TB native / cartridge 300 MB/s native
IBM TS22903580-H9S External drive One loaded cartridge 18 TB native / cartridge 300 MB/s native
IBM 7226-1U37226-1U3; 72261UX 1U enclosure Two device bays Device dependent Device dependent

Native tape capacity excludes compression. Physical positions may also hold cleaning media or serve the I/O station.

IBM LTO tape drives and 7226 enclosure (7)

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.