Lenovo IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader

The Lenovo IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader is a 1U rack mount or standalone storage system from Lenovo.

SKU: TS2900 Category: Brand:
Product SKU

TS2900

Cartridge Slots

9 data cartridge slots with 1 LTO tape drive

Total Capacity

Up to 405TB

Media Type

Interchangeable LTO Ultrium 8 and Ultrium 7 tape media

Positioning

Entry-level automated tape for small and mid-sized environments

Form Factor

1U rack mount or standalone

Drive Technology

LTO Ultrium 9, 8, 7 half-high drives

Drive Interface

The Ultrium 9 SAS drive uses the SFF-8644 connection at the drive end and a SFF-8644 connection at the host adapter end. The Ultrium 8 and 7, 6, and 5 SAS drives use the SFF-8088 connection at the drive end and the SFF-8088 or SFF-8470 connection at the host adapter end.

Number Of Drives

1

Number Of Cartridge Slots

9

Cartridge Capacity (native / Compressed)

• LTO 9 (L9): 18 TB/ 45 TB*
• LTO 8 (L8): 12 TB / 30 TB*
• LTO 7 initialized LTO 8 Type M (M8): 9 TB / 22.5 TB*
• LTO 7 (L7): 6 TB / 15 TB*
• LTO 6 (L6): 2.5 TB / 6.25 TB*
• LTO 5 (L5): 1.5 TB / 3.0 TB compressed**

Total Backup Capacity (native / Compressed)

• LTO 9 (L9): Up to 162 TB / up to 405 TB*
• LTO 8 (L8): Up to 108 TB / up to 270 TB*
• LTO 7 (M8): Up to 81 TB / up to 202.5 TB*
• LTO 7 (L7): Up to 54 TB / up to 135 TB*
• LTO 6 (L6): Up to 22.5 TB / up to 56.25 TB*
• LTO 5 (L5): Up to 13.5 TB / up to 27.0 TB**

Data Transfer Rate (native / Compressed)

• LTO 9: Up to 300 MB/s up to 750 MB/s*
• LTO 8: Up to 300 MB/s / up to 750 MB/s*
• LTO 7: Up to 300 MB/s / up to 750 MB/s*
• LTO 6: Up to 160 MB/s / up to 400 MB/s*
• LTO 5: Up to 140 MB/s / up to 280 MB/s**

Software

Transparent LTO encryption (optional).

Security Features

Secure Socket Layer (SSL), user level security, LTO encryption (optional).

Management Interfaces

• Operator panel
• 1x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (UTP, RJ-45) for remote management: Web-based GUI; SNMP and email notifications

Cooling

Fixed internal fans

Power Supply

One 82 W AC fixed power supply with IEC 320-C14 power connector

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Height: 44 mm (1.7 in.); width: 483 mm (19.0 in.), depth: 850 mm (33.5 in.)

Weight

13 kg (28.7 lb)

Warranty

One-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite warranty with 9×5 next business day terms.

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 System Storage Interoperation Center

Overview

The Lenovo IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader is an enterprise enterprise storage system in a 1U rack mount or standalone. It is built for enterprise enterprise storage system workloads.

At a glance

  • Product SKU: TS2900
  • Cartridge Slots: 9 data cartridge slots with 1 LTO tape drive
  • Total Capacity: Up to 405TB
  • Media Type: Interchangeable LTO Ultrium 8 and Ultrium 7 tape media
  • Positioning: Entry-level automated tape for small and mid-sized environments
  • Form Factor: 1U rack mount or standalone
  • Drive Technology: LTO Ultrium 9, 8, 7 half-high drives
  • Drive Interface: The Ultrium 9 SAS drive uses the SFF-8644 connection at the drive end and a SFF-8644 connection at the host adapter end. The Ultrium 8 and 7, 6, and 5 SAS drives use the SFF-8088 connection at the drive end and the SFF-8088 or SFF-8470 connection at the host adapter end.
  • Number Of Drives: 1
  • Number Of Cartridge Slots: 9
  • Cartridge Capacity (native / Compressed): LTO 9 (L9): 18 TB/ 45 TB*; LTO 8 (L8): 12 TB / 30 TB*; LTO 7 initialized LTO 8 Type M (M8): 9 TB / 22.5 TB*; LTO 7 (L7): 6 TB / 15 TB*; LTO 6 (L6): 2.5 TB / 6.25 TB*; LTO 5 (L5): 1.5 TB / 3.0 TB compressed**
  • Total Backup Capacity (native / Compressed): LTO 9 (L9): Up to 162 TB / up to 405 TB*; LTO 8 (L8): Up to 108 TB / up to 270 TB*; LTO 7 (M8): Up to 81 TB / up to 202.5 TB*; LTO 7 (L7): Up to 54 TB / up to 135 TB*; LTO 6 (L6): Up to 22.5 TB / up to 56.25 TB*; LTO 5 (L5): Up to 13.5 TB / up to 27.0 TB**
  • Data Transfer Rate (native / Compressed): LTO 9: Up to 300 MB/s up to 750 MB/s*; LTO 8: Up to 300 MB/s / up to 750 MB/s*; LTO 7: Up to 300 MB/s / up to 750 MB/s*; LTO 6: Up to 160 MB/s / up to 400 MB/s*; LTO 5: Up to 140 MB/s / up to 280 MB/s**
  • Software: Transparent LTO encryption (optional).
  • Security Features: Secure Socket Layer (SSL), user level security, LTO encryption (optional).
  • Management Interfaces: Operator panel; 1x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (UTP, RJ-45) for remote management: Web-based GUI; SNMP and email notifications
  • Cooling: Fixed internal fans
  • Power Supply: One 82 W AC fixed power supply with IEC 320-C14 power connector
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): Height: 44 mm (1.7 in.); width: 483 mm (19.0 in.), depth: 850 mm (33.5 in.)
  • Weight: 13 kg (28.7 lb)
  • Warranty: One-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite warranty with 9×5 next business day terms.
  • 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 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 TS2900 Tape Autoloader is supplied as a configured system; capacity, controllers and licensing are selected at order time. power: One 82 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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