IBM TS2900 3572S3R User Manual

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The IBM® System Storage™ TS2900 

Tape Autoloader is designed for entry-

level automated backup for rack system 

and small-to-medium business environ­

ments. With a low profile, high density 

storage capacity, the TS2900 is ideally 

suited for backup and archival opera­

tions. The TS2900 is available with 

IBM HH LTO 3 or HH LTO 4 tape tech­

nology for a reliable, low entry-priced 

solution. 

The TS2900 is equipped with standard 

features designed to provide ease-of­

use and secured data backup. Web-

based remote management, a bar code 

reader, and a removable tape magazine 

help provide the autoloader flexibility in 

application. The TS2900 can be used in 

a rack system, or on a desktop next to 

the office server. These types of fea­

tures help reduce the requirements of IT 

personnel staff, as well as help central­

ize backup in the data center. The 

TS2900 also is designed to support the 

encryption of sensitive user data in 

combination with HH LTO 4 tape tech­

nology from IBM. With 3 Gbps SAS 

attach, the TS2900 is supported on 

IBM Power Systems, IBM System x™, 

Intel®, and other competitive open sys­

tem server platforms. 

The TS2900 Tape Autoloader has a 

9 data slot cartridge capacity for a total 

storage capacity of up to 14.4 TB, as 

well as a single I/O station designed to 

provide undisturbed library operation 

when extracting or inserting data car­

tridges. The TS2900 utilizes one