| Product SKU | TS2290 |
|---|---|
| Media Type | LTO Ultrium 9 |
| Interface | SAS |
| Features | LTFS, media partitioning on LTO Ultrium 9 media, and hardware encryption |
| Software | Supports IBM Spectrum Archive and IBM Spectrum Protect |
| Form Factor | Standalone or 2U rack mount (on a fixed shelf) |
| Drive Technology | • TS2290: LTO Ultrium 9 half-high drive |
| Drive Interface | • LTO9: 2x 12Gb SAS x1 ports (Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644) |
| 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) |
| Data Transfer Rate | • LTO 9: Up to 300 MB/s native; up to 750 MB/s compressed (with 2.5:1 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. |
Storage
Lenovo IBM TS2290 Tape Drive
The Lenovo IBM TS2290 Tape Drive is a 2U rack mount storage system from Lenovo.
Overview
The Lenovo IBM TS2290 Tape Drive is a 2U rack mount storage system from Lenovo.
Key Features
- Form factor: Standalone or 2U rack mount (on a fixed shelf)
- Management: 1x Ethernet port (UTP, RJ-45) for drive status and servicing only
- Security: Application Managed Encryption (AME) with optional third-party software (such as IBM Spectrum Protect)
- Power and cooling: Fixed internal fan One 73 W AC fixed power supply with IEC 320-C14 power connector
- Physical: Width: 213 mm (8.4 in.) Depth: 332 mm (13.1 in.) Height: 58 mm (2.3 in.) 4.3 kg (9.4 lb.)
Applications
- Long-term retention, archive and regulatory compliance
- Air-gapped and offline backup for ransomware protection
- Disaster recovery and data migration
- Tape-based backup for large data volumes
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