- Module size
- 3U
- 3555-L3A / E3A
- Tape positions
- Up to 280
- Seven-module 3555 source scope
- Half-height drives
- Up to 21
- Three per module
- Native drive rate
- Up to 400 MB/s
- LTO 9 full-height configuration
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IBM TS4300 specifications
| Specification | Model detail |
|---|---|
| Base / expansion models | 3555-L3A / 3555-E3A |
| Rack space per module | 3U |
| 3555 configuration in dedicated source | One base plus up to six expansions |
| Physical cartridge positions | 40 per module; 280 across seven modules |
| Half-height drives | Up to 3 per module; 21 across seven |
| Mixed-height drive layout | One FH plus one HH per module |
| Drive generations in dedicated source | LTO 6 through LTO 9 |
TS4300 drive assemblies
| Drive / height / interface | Part numbers | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| LTO 9 FH FC | 02XX417 | AGLC |
| LTO 9 HH FC | 02XX413 | AGLA |
| LTO 9 HH SAS | 02XX411 | AGLB |
| LTO 9 FH SAS | 02XX415 | AGLD |
| LTO 8 FH FC | 00GH814; 01KP954 | AGKP |
| LTO 8 HH FC | 00GH812; 01KP952 | AGKM |
| LTO 8 HH SAS | 00GH810; 01KP953 | AGKN |
| LTO 7 FH FC | 00GH768; 01KP938 | AGKL |
| LTO 7 HH FC | 00GH766; 01KP936 | AGKJ |
| LTO 7 HH SAS | 00GH764; 01KP937 | AGKK |
| LTO 6 FH FC | 00GH763; 01KP935 | AGKH |
| LTO 6 HH FC | 00GH761; 01KP933 | AGKF |
| LTO 6 HH SAS | 00GH759; 01KP934 | AGKG |
The dedicated product identifies AGLD / 02XX415 as a full-height LTO 9 SAS assembly. A broader category calls it half-height. Check the installed sled and label before ordering this feature.
TS4300 capacity and performance
| Generation | Native per cartridge | Native HH rate | Native FH rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTO 9 | 18 TB | 300 MB/s | 400 MB/s |
| LTO 8 | 12 TB | 300 MB/s | 360 MB/s |
| LTO 7 | 6 TB | 300 MB/s | 300 MB/s |
| LTO 6 | 2.5 TB | 160 MB/s | 160 MB/s |
At 280 data cartridges, LTO 8 gives a calculated 3.36 PB native total. Cleaning cartridges and I/O allocation reduce data positions. The source prints 48 TB compressed for LTO 9 while the dedicated TS2290 LTO 9 benchmark uses 45 TB at 2.5:1; do not treat either compressed figure as guaranteed capacity.
TS4300 module and service parts
| Assembly | Part number | Configuration note |
|---|---|---|
| Base chassis | 00VJ943 | 32-slot designation in the parts list |
| Base chassis | 02JE7201 | 40-slot designation in the parts list |
| Expansion chassis | 00VJ944 | 3555 expansion context |
| Accessor | 00VJ955 | 32-slot context |
| Accessor | 02JE7222 | 40-slot context |
| Base controller | 02XV763 | Match firmware and module |
| Expansion controller | 00VJ962 | Expansion module |
| Expansion cable | 00GH772 | Inter-module cable |
| Left / right magazines | 00GH724 / 00GH726 | Match module revision |
| Power supply | 00VJ940 | Additional power feature 1900 |
The dedicated page describes 40 slots per module but also lists older 32-slot chassis and accessor assemblies. Keep the chassis revision with the service part; the slot counts are not interchangeable.
TS4300 newer platform configurations
The newer IBM TS4300 platform overview describes up to sixteen modules and 640 cartridges. Those are a separate platform scope from the seven-module 3555-L3A / E3A catalog configuration above. We confirm the actual machine type, drive generation and firmware before quoting a larger system.
TS4300 rack fit and host support
| Item | Published measurement |
|---|---|
| Module depth | 34.37 inches |
| Width | 18.89 inches |
| Height | 5.23 inches |
| Empty base weight | 46.3 lb |
| Empty expansion weight | 28.7 lb |
Include every module and power feed in the rack plan. Use the installed drive generation to select SAS or Fibre Channel attachment, then confirm library firmware, host adapter and backup application support.
IBM TS4300 configuration qualifications
- Seven-module 3555 scope and newer IBM sixteen-module scope remain separate.
- AGLD / 02XX415 is full-height in the dedicated source and half-height in the broad category.
- The source mixes 32-slot chassis / accessor entries with a 40-slot product description; service parts retain their exact context.
- The LTO 9 compressed figure is 48 TB here, against 45 TB at 2.5:1 in the TS2290 benchmark.
- The source rounds 280 LTO 7 cartridges to 1.6 PB; arithmetic gives 1.68 PB. It is not a separate installed capacity.
Plan your IBM TS4300 configuration
- Identify the hardware. Send the complete model and serial number with drive labels, installed firmware and host adapter details.
- Check the backup job. Include the operating system, backup application and full-save size with the available backup and restore windows.
- Record retention and media. Include cartridge generations or disk retention, the key-management arrangement and the off-site recovery copy.
- Confirm installation. Record rack or floor space, rear service clearance and the existing power and cable connections.
IBM TS4300 technical references
IBM TS4300 product reference 1 ... IBM TS4300 product reference 2 ... IBM TS4300 product reference 3 ... IBM supplemental reference 4.
Parts and options for IBM TS4300
Choose options by the exact installed model and assembly. Catalog numbers, order features and service parts retain their individual source context.
Drive assemblies
Match the exact assembly and interface to the installed system.
| Product | Description | Part numbers | Feature codes | Model note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTO 9 FH FC | TS4300 library drive sled | 02XX417 | AGLC | |
| LTO 9 HH FC | TS4300 library drive sled | 02XX413 | AGLA | |
| LTO 9 HH SAS | TS4300 library drive sled | 02XX411 | AGLB | |
| LTO 9 FH SAS | TS4300 library drive sled | 02XX415 | AGLD | |
| LTO 8 FH FC | TS4300 library drive sled | 00GH814; 01KP954 | AGKP | |
| LTO 8 HH FC | TS4300 library drive sled | 00GH812; 01KP952 | AGKM | |
| LTO 8 HH SAS | TS4300 library drive sled | 00GH810; 01KP953 | AGKN | |
| LTO 7 FH FC | TS4300 library drive sled | 00GH768; 01KP938 | AGKL | |
| LTO 7 HH FC | TS4300 library drive sled | 00GH766; 01KP936 | AGKJ | |
| LTO 7 HH SAS | TS4300 library drive sled | 00GH764; 01KP937 | AGKK | |
| LTO 6 FH FC | TS4300 library drive sled | 00GH763; 01KP935 | AGKH | |
| LTO 6 HH FC | TS4300 library drive sled | 00GH761; 01KP933 | AGKF | |
| LTO 6 HH SAS | TS4300 library drive sled | 00GH759; 01KP934 | AGKG |
Modules and robotics
Match the exact assembly and interface to the installed system.
| Product | Description | Part numbers | Feature codes | Model note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base chassis | 32-slot source context | 00VJ943 | ||
| Base chassis | 40-slot source context | 02JE7201 | ||
| Expansion chassis | 3555 expansion | 00VJ944 | ||
| Accessor | 32-slot context | 00VJ955 | ||
| Accessor | 40-slot context | 02JE7222 |
Controllers and power
Match the exact assembly and interface to the installed system.
| Product | Description | Part numbers | Feature codes | Model note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base controller | Match installed firmware | 02XV763 | ||
| Expansion controller | Expansion-module assembly | 00VJ962 | ||
| Expansion cable | Inter-module connection | 00GH772 | ||
| Power supply | Additional supply option | 00VJ940 | 1900 |
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