IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader for Lenovo
Product Guide
IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader for Lenovo (Machine Type 6171) is an entry-level compact 1U tape unit that
offers IBM tape reliability, density, and performance for entry-level and compact tape libraries at a cost-
effective price.
With a capacity of nine cartridges, the TS2900 Tape Autoloader is a rack-mountable or deskside unit that
contains a single IBM LTO Ultrium half-high SAS tape drive. The choice of the tape drives includes IBM LTO
Ultrium 8 Half-High SAS Tape Drive (Model S8H), IBM LTO Ultrium 7 Half-High SAS Tape Drive (Model
S7H), IBM LTO Ultrium 6 Half-High SAS Tape Drive (Model S6H), or IBM LTO Ultrium 5 Half-High SAS Tape
Drive (Model S5H).
The TS2900 is an ideal solution if you need an entry-level larger capacity or higher performance tape backup
with or without random access. The TS2900 is an excellent choice for tape automation for Lenovo servers.
The TS2900 Tape Autoloader is shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. TS2900 Tape Autoloader
Did you know?
The TS2900 Tape Autoloader uses patented high-density slot technology that allows you to maximize
available backup storage capacity by offering the nine-cartridge magazine in only 1U of rack space.
Featuring the latest LTO Ultrium 8 technology, the TS2900 Tape Autoloader provides up to 270 TB of 2.5:1
compressed backup storage capacity.
With IBM LTO Tape offerings that are available from Lenovo, Lenovo can be your trusted partner that offers
"one stop shop" and single point of contact for delivery of leading edge technologies and innovations from
Lenovo and other leading IT vendors. These offerings can satisfy the wide range of your end-to-end IT
infrastructure needs, including handheld devices, notebooks, personal computers, servers, storage,
networking, services, management software, and financing.
IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader for Lenovo
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