IBM System Storage TS2360 Tape Drive

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Model 3580 S63 – one IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Tape Drive, 6 Gbps SAS interface – PN 3580S6X

Highlights

Helps reduce costs with lower power consumption, consolidation and space reduction
Supports media partitioning on Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 6 media and IBM Linear Tape File System™
Double the compressed cartridge capacity and over 40 percent better performance compared to LTO Ultrium 5 drives
Designed to provide greater capacity and performance to address the most demanding backup and archiving requirements
More energy efficient than previous generations

The IBM System Storage® TS2360 Tape Drive Express®—part of the entry-level IBM System Storage tape product family—supports the storage, security and compliance requirements of today’s organizations. The TS2360 leverages the newest generation of LTO Ultrium technology, helping to cost-effectively handle growing storage requirements.

The TS2360 Tape Drive Express is suited for handling backup, save and restore, and archival data storage needs with higher capacity and a higher data transfer rate than the previous generation. In addition, the LTO Ultrium 6 technology is designed to support media partitioning and Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition. It also continues to support encryption of data and write-once-read-many (WORM) media.

Common features

Features the new LTO Ultrium 6 technology
Supports partitioning on LTO Ultrium 6 media and the new IBM Linear Tape File System™ technology
LTO Ultrium 6 technology continues to support encryption of data and write-once-read-many (WORM) operations
Adheres to the widely supported LTO Ultrium specification, which promotes standardization and allows for multiple media and drive providers
Designed to provide higher capacity to address the most demanding backup and archiving requirements
Compatible with major operating systems and independent software vendor (ISV) applications
Uses advanced technologies designed to optimize throughput, increase cartridge capacity and provide superior data protection

Hardware summary

Maximum storage capacity up to 6.25 TB* with 2.5:1 compression
Native data transfer rate of 160 MBps
Adheres to widely supported LTO Ultrium standards
6 Gbps SAS connectivity available
Dual SAS port and one Ethernet port
New enclosure design allowing two units to be mounted side by side in a 19-inch IBM server rack
External stand-alone or rack-mountable unit

Features and benefits

Feature	Benefits
Next generation of LTO Ultrium technology	Higher storage capacity than previous generations of LTO Ultrium tape drives LTO standards compatibility helps offer long-term tape infrastructure investment protection
Hardware encryption available	Helps keep the data on your tape media secure with encryption Helps meet compliance requirements Helps improve performance of your backup processes with dedicated encryption/decryption core
Media partitioning and Linear Tape File System	Two partitions may be created on the LTO Ultrium 5 media Partitioning enables the Linear Tape File System, which improves the ability to reference small sections of data on tape Linear Tape File System helps with interchange of data between different platforms
Physical storage capacity up to 6.25 TB (2.5:1 compression)	Helps reduce the number of cartridge changes required for backup operations Helps reduce the physical storage requirements for your backup and archive media
Native data transfer rate of up to 160 MBps	Helps address the demands of shrinking backup windows Enables faster data read and write to help reduce long waits for backup and restore procedures to keep your business up and running
6 Gbps SAS interface	Higher speed allows data to be moved faster into the drive
Large internal data transfer buffer	Helps improve data access rates Helps reduce cartridge fill and rewind times
Backwards compatibility with previous generations of LTO Ultrium cartridges	Read/write capability with LTO Ultrium 5 and read capability with LTO Ultrium 4 cartridges help you protect your current media investment
Full-height form factor	New enclosure design allows two TS2360 storage units to be mounted side by side in a 19-inch IBM server rack, requiring just 3 EIA units of rack space Outstanding performance designed for unattended backups

Specifications

Available models	Model 3580 S63—one IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Tape Drive, 6 Gbps SAS interface PN 3580S6X
Tape drive type	IBM LTO Ultrium 6
Physical capacity	2.5 TB native; 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression
Number of tape drives	1
Number of tape cartridges	1
Data transfer rate	Up to 160 MBps native
Media type	Read and write: LTO Ultrium 6 2.5 TB data cartridge 2.5 TB WORM cartridgeLTO Ultrium 5 1.5 TB data cartridge 1.5 TB WORM cartridgeRead only: LTO Ultrium 4 800 GB data cartridge 800 GB WORM cartridgeAlso available: IBM LTO Ultrium cleaning cartridge Call 1-888-IBM-Media
Weight	6.1 kg
Power requirements	100 – 240 V ac, 50 – 60 Hz auto-ranging
Dimensions (width x height x depth)	21.3 cm x 11.0 cm x 33.6 cm
Warranty	Three-year limited warranty, customer-replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site service in most countries, next business day 9×5, service upgrades available