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IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader

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



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IBM HH 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 Gigabytes per second (Gbps) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface
A single input/output (I/O) station to help support continuous library operation
Removable magazine to facilitate the offsite relocation of media and archival data
Features IBM HH LTO technology designed for reliable performance in small-to-medium open system environments
Adheres to LTO specifications
IBM HH 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 Write Once, Read Many (WORM) media
Adheres to LTO specifications.

The IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader is designed for entry-level automated backup for rack system and small-to-medium business (SMB) 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 centralise backup in the data centre. 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 Gigabytes per second (Gbps) Serial Attached SCSI (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 HH LTO technology designed for reliable performance in small-to-medium open system environments Adheres to LTO specifications IBM HH 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 HH LTO technology designed for reliable performance in small-to-medium open system environments Adheres to LTO specifications IBM HH LTO 4 supports the encryption of data for increased security with archived data 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.