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IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader Express

Low profile, entry-level IBM LTO tape storage supported in open system platforms

  
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Highlights

  • IBM Half-high LTO 4 supports the encryption of data for increased security with archived data


  • Supports HH LTO 3 or HH LTO4 tape technology from IBM with 3 Gbps SAS interface


  • A single I/O station to help support continuous library operation


  • Removable magazine to facilitate the offsite relocation of media and archival data


  • Features IBM half-high LTO technology designed for reliable performance in small-to-medium open system environments


  • Adheres to LTO specifications


  • IBM Half-high LTO 4 supports the encryption of data for increased security with archived data


  • Standard features include remote management capability and bar code reader


  • HH LTO 3 tape drives can read and write to LTO 2 Media and read LTO 1 media; HH LTO 4 tape drives can read and write to LTO 3 media and read LTO 2 media


  • Continues to support WORM media


  • Adheres to LTO specifications


TS2900 Tape Autoloader
The IBM® System Storage™ TS2900 Tape Autoloader is designed for entry-level automated backup for rack system and small-to-medium business environments. With a low profile, high density storage capacity, the TS2900 is ideally suited for backup and archival operations. The TS2900 is available with IBM HH LTO 3 or HH LTO 4 tape technology for a reliable, low entry-priced solution.

The TS2900 is equipped with standard features designed to provide ease-of-use and secured data backup. Web-based remote management, a bar code reader, and a removable tape magazine help provide the autoloader flexibility in application. The TS2900 can be used in a rack system, or on a desktop next to the office server. These types of features help reduce the requirements of IT personnel staff, as well as help centralize backup in the data center. The TS2900 also is designed to support the encryption of sensitive user data in combination with HH LTO 4 tape technology from IBM. With 3 Gbps SAS attach, the TS2900 is supported on IBM Power Systems, IBM System x™, Intel®, and other competitive open system server platforms.

Common features Hardware summary
  • 1U slim profile designed for rack system environments for automated, high-capacity tape storage


  • Features IBM half-high LTO technology designed for reliable performance in small-to-medium open system environments


  • Adheres to LTO specifications


  • IBM Half-high LTO 4 supports the encryption of data for increased security with archived data


  • Lowest entry price of any IBM tape automation offering IBM HH tape technology

  • Supports HH LTO 3 or HH LTO4 tape technology from IBM with 3 Gbps SAS interface


  • A single I/O station to help support continuous library operation


  • Removable magazine to facilitate the offsite relocation of media and archival data


  • Features IBM half-high LTO technology designed for reliable performance in small-to-medium open system environments


  • Adheres to LTO specifications


  • HH LTO 4 tape drives can write to LTO 3 media and read LTO 2 media


  • Standard features include remote management capability and bar code reader


  • Continues to support WORM media


  • HH LTO 3 tape drives can read and write to LTO 2 Media and read LTO 1 media; HH LTO 4 tape drives can write to LTO 3 media and read LTO 1 media



 
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