Lenovo IBM TS2280 Tape Drive

The Lenovo IBM TS2280 Tape Drive is a 2U rack mount storage system from Lenovo.

SKU: TS2280 Category: Brand:
Product SKU

TS2280

Media Type

LTO Ultrium 8

Interface

SAS

Features

LTFS support and hardware encryption resident in the drive

Compatibility

Interchangeable with compatible LTO Ultrium tape drives and supported operating systems

Form Factor

Standalone or 2U rack mount (on a fixed shelf)

Drive Technology

• TS2280: LTO Ultrium 8 half-high drive

Drive Interface

• LTO9: 2x 12Gb SAS x1 ports (Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644)
• All Others: 2x 6 Gb SAS x1 ports (Mini-SAS SFF-8088)

Number Of Drives

1

Number Of Cartridge Slots

1

Cartridge Capacity

• LTO 9: 18 TB native; up to 45 TB compressed (with 2.5:1 compression ratio)
• LTO 8: 12 TB native; up to 30 TB compressed (with 2.5:1 compression ratio)
• LTO 7: 6 TB native; up to 15 TB compressed (with 2.5:1 compression ratio)
• LTO 6: 2.5 TB native; up to 6.25 TB compressed (with 2.5:1 compression ratio)
• LTO 5: 1.5 TB native; up to 3.0 TB compressed (with 2:1 compression ratio)

Data Transfer Rate

• LTO 9: Up to 300 MB/s native; up to 750 MB/s compressed (with 2.5:1 compression)
• LTO 8: Up to 300 MB/s native; up to 750 MB/s compressed (with 2.5:1 compression)
• LTO 7: Up to 300 MB/s native; up to 750 MB/s compressed (with 2.5:1 compression)
• LTO 6: Up to 160 MB/s native; up to 400 MB/s compressed (with 2.5:1 compression)
• LTO 5: Up to 140 MB/s native; up to 280 MB/s compressed (with 2:1 compression)

Security Features

Application Managed Encryption (AME) with optional third-party software (such as IBM Spectrum Protect)

Management Interfaces

1x Ethernet port (UTP, RJ-45) for drive status and servicing only

Cooling

Fixed internal fan

Power Supply

One 73 W AC fixed power supply with IEC 320-C14 power connector

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Width: 213 mm (8.4 in.) Depth: 332 mm (13.1 in.) Height: 58 mm (2.3 in.)

Weight

4.3 kg (9.4 lb.)

Warranty

3-year limited warranty, customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site service in most countries, next-business-day 9×5, service upgrades available

Host Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). For a full list of supported operating systems, refer to the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center.

Overview

The Lenovo IBM TS2280 Tape Drive is an enterprise enterprise storage system in a Standalone or 2U rack mount (on a fixed shelf). It is built for enterprise enterprise storage system workloads.

At a glance

  • Product SKU: TS2280
  • Media Type: LTO Ultrium 8
  • Interface: SAS
  • Features: LTFS support and hardware encryption resident in the drive
  • Compatibility: Interchangeable with compatible LTO Ultrium tape drives and supported operating systems
  • Form Factor: Standalone or 2U rack mount (on a fixed shelf)
  • Drive Technology: TS2280: LTO Ultrium 8 half-high drive
  • Drive Interface: LTO9: 2x 12Gb SAS x1 ports (Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644); All Others: 2x 6 Gb SAS x1 ports (Mini-SAS SFF-8088)
  • Number Of Drives: 1
  • Number Of Cartridge Slots: 1
  • Cartridge Capacity: LTO 9: 18 TB native; up to 45 TB compressed (with 2.5:1 compression ratio); LTO 8: 12 TB native; up to 30 TB compressed (with 2.5:1 compression ratio); LTO 7: 6 TB native; up to 15 TB compressed (with 2.5:1 compression ratio); LTO 6: 2.5 TB native; up to 6.25 TB compressed (with 2.5:1 compression ratio); LTO 5: 1.5 TB native; up to 3.0 TB compressed (with 2:1 compression ratio)
  • Data Transfer Rate: LTO 9: Up to 300 MB/s native; up to 750 MB/s compressed (with 2.5:1 compression); LTO 8: Up to 300 MB/s native; up to 750 MB/s compressed (with 2.5:1 compression); LTO 7: Up to 300 MB/s native; up to 750 MB/s compressed (with 2.5:1 compression); LTO 6: Up to 160 MB/s native; up to 400 MB/s compressed (with 2.5:1 compression); LTO 5: Up to 140 MB/s native; up to 280 MB/s compressed (with 2:1 compression)
  • Security Features: Application Managed Encryption (AME) with optional third-party software (such as IBM Spectrum Protect)
  • Management Interfaces: 1x Ethernet port (UTP, RJ-45) for drive status and servicing only
  • Cooling: Fixed internal fan
  • Power Supply: One 73 W AC fixed power supply with IEC 320-C14 power connector
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): Width: 213 mm (8.4 in.) Depth: 332 mm (13.1 in.) Height: 58 mm (2.3 in.)
  • Weight: 4.3 kg (9.4 lb.)
  • Warranty: 3-year limited warranty, customer replaceable unit (CRU) and on-site service in most countries, next-business-day 9×5, service upgrades available
  • Host Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). For a full list of supported operating systems, refer to the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center.

When to choose this storage system

Choose it for enterprise enterprise storage system workloads..

Reading the specifications

capacity and controller count set the usable scale and performance headroom.

Platform & compatibility

Supplied as a complete storage system. Confirm the host protocols, capacity and controller configuration for your environment before ordering.

Deployment notes

The Lenovo IBM TS2280 Tape Drive is supplied as a configured system; capacity, controllers and licensing are selected at order time. power: One 73 W AC fixed power supply with IEC 320-C14 power connector. Availability, firmware and licensing are confirmed against the current release at order time. Send the required capacity, protocol and performance target for a firm configuration and quote.

FAQ

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Related

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