IBM 3580-H5S Lto5 SAS HH Ext Enc

IBM 3580-H5S Lto5 SAS HH Ext Enc
IBM 3580-H5S Lto5 SAS HH Ext Enc
The IBM Lto5 SAS HH Ext Enc (model 3580-H5S) is a high-capacity, hot-swap external enclosure designed for Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Generation 5 cartridges. Built to integrate seamlessly with enterprise backup servers and storage arrays, this enclosure ... Read More
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$1,209.95
  • In Stock: 4
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 3580-H5S
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The IBM Lto5 SAS HH Ext Enc (model 3580-H5S) is a high-capacity, hot-swap external enclosure designed for Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Generation 5 cartridges. Built to integrate seamlessly with enterprise backup servers and storage arrays, this enclosure provides reliable, fast, and scalable tape storage in a compact rack-mountable form factor.

Key Features

  • Hot-swap capability allows drives to be added or removed without powering down the system
  • SAS interface delivers high throughput and low latency for rapid data transfer
  • Supports up to 8 LTO-5 tape drives in a single enclosure, enabling massive parallel backup streams
  • Robust aluminum chassis with built-in vibration dampening reduces wear on tape media
  • Front panel LED indicators provide immediate status visibility for power, drive activity and errors
  • Standard 19-inch rack mount design fits in most data centre racks and cabinets

Technical Specifications

  • Model/Part Number: 3580-H5S
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6 Gbps
  • Drive Capacity: Supports LTO-5 cartridges up to 1.5 TB native / 3.0 TB compressed per tape
  • Maximum Drives: 8 LTO-5 drives
  • Power Supply: Redundant 500 W AC power supplies
  • Operating Temperature: 10 to 35 degrees Celsius (50 to 95 Fahrenheit)
  • Humidity: 20 to 80 percent non-condensing
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 4U height, 19 in width, 22 in depth
  • Weight: Approx. 45 kg (99 lbs)

Applications

The Lto5 SAS HH Ext Enc is ideal for enterprises that require long-term archival storage, disaster recovery solutions, and high-volume backup operations. Typical use cases include:

  • Data centre tape libraries needing scalable capacity without sacrificing performance
  • Backup and restore workflows for critical business applications such as databases, ERP systems and virtual environments
  • Regulatory compliance archiving where data must be retained securely for many years
  • Media and entertainment post-production houses that archive large video files on tape
  • Scientific research facilities storing terabytes of experimental data in a cost-effective manner

This IBM enclosure combines durability, speed, and flexibility to meet the demanding storage needs of modern organizations.