| Product SKU | TS4300 |
|---|---|
| Type | Modular high-density LTO tape library |
| Power Supply | Up to two redundant hot-swap 230 W AC 80 PLUS Silver power supplies (IEC 320-C14 power connector): |
| Management | Network interface for remote management |
| Software | Library partitioning, Path Failover (optional), Library Managed Encryption (optional) |
| Form Factor | • Base module: 3U rack-mount or stand-alone |
| Drive Technology | LTO Ultrium 9, 8, 7, and 6 Full-High (FH) and Half-High (HH) tape drives |
| Drive Interface | UItrium LTO9 12 Gbps SAS Half and Full High drives |
| Maximum Number Of Drives | • Per module: Up to 1x full-high and 1x half-high tape drives, or up to 3x half-high tape drives |
| Number Of Cartridge Slots | • Per module: 40 |
| Configurable I/O Station Slots | • Per module: 5 |
| Native Cartridge Capacity | • LTO 9 (L9): 18 TB |
| Native Backup Storage Capacity | Per module: |
| Native Data Transfer Rate | Per drive: |
| Security Features | Secure Socket Layer (SSL), user level security, LDAP, LTO encryption (optional) |
| Management Interfaces | • Operator panel |
| Cooling | Fixed fans on the tape drives and power supplies |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | Base or expansion module: |
| Weight | • Base module: 21 kg (46.3 lb) |
| Warranty | 3 year customer-replaceable unit (CRU) limited warranty with 9×5 next business day parts delivered |
| Host Operating Systems | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) |
| Power | Up to two redundant hot-swap 230 W AC 80 PLUS Silver power supplies (IEC 320-C14 power connector): |
Storage
Lenovo IBM TS4300 Tape Library
The Lenovo IBM TS4300 Tape Library is a 3U rack storage system from Lenovo.
Overview
The Lenovo IBM TS4300 Tape Library is a Lenovo storage system in a Base module: 3U rack-mount or stand-alone ; Expansion module: 3U rack-mount; up to 6…, aimed at storage system workloads. Its full parameter set is listed below.
At a glance
- Product SKU: TS4300
- Type: Modular high-density LTO tape library
- Power Supply: Up to two redundant hot-swap 230 W AC 80 PLUS Silver power supplies (IEC 320-C14 power connector): ; Base module: The first power supply is included; the second power supply is optional. ; Expansion module: The first power supply is optional; the second power supply is optional. The first power supply is required if the expansion module contains a tape drive.
- Management: Network interface for remote management
- Software: Library partitioning, Path Failover (optional), Library Managed Encryption (optional)
- Form Factor: Base module: 3U rack-mount or stand-alone ; Expansion module: 3U rack-mount; up to 6 expansion modules ; 7-module library: 21U rack-mount ; 16-module library: 48U rack-mount
- Drive Technology: LTO Ultrium 9, 8, 7, and 6 Full-High (FH) and Half-High (HH) tape drives
- Drive Interface: UItrium LTO9 12 Gbps SAS Half and Full High drives UItrium LTO8 6 Gbps SAS Half-High drive UItrium LTO7 6 Gbps SAS Half-High drive Ultrium LTO9 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Half and Full High drives Ultrium LTO8 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Half and Full High drives Ultrium LTO7 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Half and Full High drives UItrium LTO6 6 Gbps SAS Half-High drive Ultrium LTO6 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Half and Full High drives
- Maximum Number Of Drives: Per module: Up to 1x full-high and 1x half-high tape drives, or up to 3x half-high tape drives ; Per 7-module library: From up to 7x full-high and 7x half-high tape drives to up to 21x half-high tape drives
- Number Of Cartridge Slots: Per module: 40 ; Per 7-module library: 280 ; Per 16-module library: 640
- Configurable I/O Station Slots: Per module: 5 ; Per 7-module library: 35 ; Per 16-module library: 80
- Native Cartridge Capacity: LTO 9 (L9): 18 TB ; LTO 8 (L8): 12 TB ; LTO 7 initialized LTO 8 Type M (M8): 9 TB ; LTO 7 (L7): 6 TB ; LTO 6 (L6): 2.5 TB
- Native Backup Storage Capacity: Per module: ; LTO 9 (L9): Up to 720 TB ; LTO 8 (L8): Up to 480 TB ; LTO 7 (M8): Up to 360 TB ; LTO 7 (L7): Up to 240 TB ; LTO 6 (L6): Up to 100 TB Per 7-module library: ; LTO 9 (L9) Up to 5.00 PB ; LTO 8 (L8): Up to 3.36 PB ; LTO 7 (M8): Up to 2.52 PB ; LTO 7 (L7): Up to 1.68 PB ; LTO 6 (L6): Up to 700 TB Per 16-module library: ; LTO 9 (L9) Up to 11.52 PB ; LTO 8 (L8): Up to 7.68 PB ; LTO 7 (M8): Up to 5.76 PB ; LTO 7 (L7): Up to 3.84 PB
- Native Data Transfer Rate: Per drive: ; LTO 9 FH: Up to 400 MB/s ; LTO 9 HH: Up to 300 MB/s ; LTO 8 FH: Up to 360 MB/s ; LTO 8 HH: Up to 300 MB/s ; LTO7: Up to 300 MB/s ; LTO 6: Up to 160 MB/s
- Security Features: Secure Socket Layer (SSL), user level security, LDAP, LTO encryption (optional)
- Management Interfaces: Operator panel ; 2x 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet ports (UTP, RJ-45) for remote management: Web-based GUI; SNMP and email notifications ; 2x USB ports (service technician use only)
- Cooling: Fixed fans on the tape drives and power supplies
- Dimensions (H x W x D): Base or expansion module: ; Width: 446 mm (17.6 in.) ; Depth: 873 mm (34.4 in.) ; Height: 133 mm (5.2 in.)
- Weight: Base module: 21 kg (46.3 lb) ; Expansion module: 13 kg (28.7 lb)
- Warranty: 3 year customer-replaceable unit (CRU) limited warranty with 9×5 next business day parts delivered
- Host Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
- Power: Up to two redundant hot-swap 230 W AC 80 PLUS Silver power supplies (IEC 320-C14 power connector): ; Base module: The first power supply is included; the second power supply is optional. ; Expansion module: The first power supply is optional; the second power supply is optional. The first power supply is required if the expansion module contains a tape drive.
When to choose this storage system
Choose it for storage system workloads. A Base module: 3U rack-mount or stand-alone ; Expansion… footprint with Up to two redundant hot-swap 230 W AC 80 PLUS Silver power supplies… and LTO Ultrium 9, 8, 7, and 6 Full-High (FH) and Half-High (HH) tape drives.
Reading the specifications
See the grouped parameters above for capacity, connectivity, power and physical data; confirm the specific configuration against your workload before ordering.
Platform & compatibility
Supports storage LTO Ultrium 9, 8, 7, and 6 Full-High (FH) and Half-High (HH) tape drives. Confirm CPU/controller, memory, drives and power against your environment before ordering.
Deployment notes
The Lenovo IBM TS4300 Tape Library is supplied as a configured platform. management: Network interface for remote management. Send the required configuration for a firm quote.
FAQ
Storage options? LTO Ultrium 9, 8, 7, and 6 Full-High (FH) and Half-High (HH) tape drives.
How do I get pricing? Send the required configuration; quotes depend on quantity, options and destination.
Related
Configuration, availability and lead time depend on the required quantity, configuration and delivery destination. Send your requirement to receive a quotation.
