Platform supportedThe TS2900 features a 3 Gbps SAS interface (for either HH LTO 3 or HH LTO 4 tape drives) attaching to IBM Power™ Systems, IBM System x™, Intel® and other open systems server platforms.
No. of drives1
System capacity (Max) (2:1 Compression)Up to 7.2 TB Native; 14.4 TB with 2:1 Compression
Number of cartridges (Max)9
IBM System Storage 7214 Tape and DVD Enclosure Express
Platform supportedThe IBM System Storage 7214 Tape and DVD Enclosure Express features several different technology options for supporting the Power Systems platforms (System p™ and System i™).
No. of drivesUp to 2
System capacity (Max) (2:1 Compression) - LTO 4: Up to 800 GB (1.6 TB with 2:1 compression)
- DAT72: Up to 36 GB (72 GB with 2:1 compression)
- DAT160: 80 GB native (160 GB with 2:1 compression)
- DVD-RAM and DVD-ROM: 9.4 GB
Number of cartridges (Max) - HH LTO 4: 800 GB native; 1.6 TB with 2:1 compression
- DAT72: 36 GB native; 72 GB with 2:1 compression
- DAT160: 80 GB native; 160 GB with 2:1 compression
- DVD-RAM and DVD-ROM: 9.4 GB