{"product_id":"lenovo-ibm-ts2900-storage-auto-loader-library-tape-cartridge-12000-gb-6171s8r","title":"IBM TS2900 Storage auto loader \u0026 library Tape Cartridge 12000 GB","description":"\u003cstyle\u003etable.generic tr th {background: #eee;}\u003c\/style\u003e1U, SAS, 6Gbps, 9x Slots, Fast Ethernet, LTO Ultrium 8\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn entry-level and compact tape library for high capacity, high performance, and high reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdherence to LTO specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for one half-high LTO Ultrium 8, Ultrium 7, Ultrium 6, Ultrium 5, or Ultrium 6 SAS tape drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative cartridge capacity of up to 12 TB (Ultrium 8), 9 TB (Ultrium 7 initialized LTO 8 Type M), 6 TB (Ultrium 7), up to 2.5 TB (Ultrium 6), or up to 1.5 TB (Ultrium 5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative data transfer rate of up to 300 MB\/s (Ultrium 8 or Ultrium 7), up to 160 MB\/s (Ultrium 6), or up to 140 MB\/s (Ultrium 5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne removable magazine that houses nine data cartridges (including one I\/O station) to enable quick population of the tape library and ease the storage needs for media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single I\/O station to help support continuous library operations, while importing and exporting media with little or no disruption to library operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standard bar code reader with which you can operate the TS2900 in sequential (autoloader) or random (library) access mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed media support, including IBM LTO Ultrium 8, 7, 6, and 5 Write Once Read Many (WORM) media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote management capabilities to allow for administration of the TS2900 through a web interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Library Managed Encryption on LTO Ultrium 8, 7, 6, and 5 SAS tape drives with a Transparent LTO Encryption feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional rack-mount kits, deskside covers, and extra cartridge magazines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 6 Gbps SAS attachment for connection to select Lenovo servers that run Microsoft Windows and Linux server operating systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport from an extensive ecosystem of backup software vendors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbstract\u003c\/b\u003e\nIBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader for Lenovo is an entry-level compact 1U tape unit that offers IBM tape reliability, density, and performance for entry-level and compact tape libraries at a cost effective price.\n\nThis product guide provides essential pre-sales information on the TS2900 Tape Autoloader that is available from Lenovo, its key features and specifications, components and options, and configuration guidelines.\n\nThis guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, and IT architects who want to learn more about the TS2900 Tape Autoloader and consider its use in IT solutions.\n\n\u003cb\u003eChange History\u003c\/b\u003e\nChanges in the January 15 update:\n\nAdded LTO Ultrium 7 M8 Uninitialized Data Cartridges 5-Pack\nUpdated LTO Ultrium 8 tape media availability\n\n\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\nIBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader for Lenovo (Machine Type 6171) is an entry-level compact 1U tape unit that offers IBM tape reliability, density, and performance for entry-level and compact tape libraries at a cost-effective price.\n\nWith a capacity of nine cartridges, the TS2900 Tape Autoloader is a rack-mountable or deskside unit that contains a single IBM LTO Ultrium half-high SAS tape drive. The choice of the tape drives includes IBM LTO Ultrium 8 Half-High SAS Tape Drive (Model S8H), IBM LTO Ultrium 7 Half-High SAS Tape Drive (Model S7H), IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Half-High SAS Tape Drive (Model S6H), or IBM LTO Ultrium 5 Half-High SAS Tape Drive (Model S5H).\n\nThe TS2900 is an ideal solution if you need an entry-level larger capacity or higher performance tape backup with or without random access. The TS2900 is an excellent choice for tape automation for Lenovo servers.\n\nThe TS2900 Tape Autoloader is shown in the following figure.\n\n\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e\nThe TS2900 Tape Autoloader uses patented high-density slot technology that allows you to maximize available backup storage capacity by offering the nine-cartridge magazine in only 1U of rack space.\n\nFeaturing the latest LTO Ultrium 8 technology, the TS2900 Tape Autoloader provides up to 270 TB of 2.5:1 compressed backup storage capacity.\n\nWith IBM LTO Tape offerings that are available from Lenovo, Lenovo can be your trusted partner that offers \"one stop shop\" and single point of contact for delivery of leading edge technologies and innovations from Lenovo and other leading IT vendors. These offerings can satisfy the wide range of your end-to-end IT infrastructure needs, including handheld devices, notebooks, personal computers, servers, storage, networking, services, management software, and financing.\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"generic\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-left\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTape Cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage auto loader \u0026amp; library\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum supported storage capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage media types supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of slots (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-left\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30000 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12000 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum supported storage capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-left\"\u003eData transmission\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData transfer rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Gbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-left\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e483 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature (T-T)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 - 100 °F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData compression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarmonized System (HS) code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84719000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-left\"\u003ePorts \u0026amp; interfaces\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial interface type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRJ-45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-left\"\u003eWeight \u0026amp; dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e483 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-left\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-left\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-left\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower consumption (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" class=\"text-left\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage auto loader \u0026amp; 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