Name: Lenovo IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader | GPULoom
SKU: TS2900

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 a 1U rack mount or standalone storage system from Lenovo.

Key Features

Form factor: 1U rack mount or standalone
Management: Operator panel / 1x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (UTP, RJ-45) for remote management: Web-based GUI; SNMP and email notifications
Security: Secure Socket Layer (SSL), user level security, LTO encryption (optional).
Power and cooling: Fixed internal fans One 82 W AC fixed power supply with IEC 320-C14 power connector
Physical: Height: 44 mm (1.7 in.); width: 483 mm (19.0 in.), depth: 850 mm (33.5 in.) 13 kg (28.7 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

Configuration, availability and lead time depend on the required quantity, chassis and CPU platform, and delivery destination. Send your requirement to receive a quotation.