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- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 3573-L2U
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00
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Overview
The IBM 3573-L2U 22-Slot 2U CTO Tape Library for TS3100 delivers enterprise-grade backup performance in a compact 2U chassis. Designed for high-capacity, high-throughput environments, this tape library integrates seamlessly with IBM TS3100 tape drives to provide reliable, scalable, and cost-effective data protection for mission-critical workloads.
Key Features
- 22-slot cartridge capacity - Supports up to 22 LTO tape cartridges for immediate access to large data sets.
- 2U rack footprint - Optimizes data center space while delivering robust functionality.
- CTO (Cartridge-to-Object) architecture - Enables rapid, automated loading and unloading of tapes with minimal mechanical wear.
- Enterprise-class reliability - Redundant power supplies and hot-swap components ensure continuous operation.
- Secure encryption - Built-in hardware encryption protects data at rest and in transit.
- Scalable integration - Compatible with IBM TS3100, TS3500, and TS4500 tape drive families for future growth.
- Intuitive management - IBM Spectrum Protect and IBM Tape Library Management software provide centralized monitoring and control.
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 3573-L2U
- Form Factor: 2U rack-mount
- Cartridge Slots: 22 LTO (LTO-8 compatible, backward compatible to LTO-5)
- Interface: Fibre Channel (16 Gbps) and SAS (12 Gbps) options
- Power Supply: Dual hot-swap 800 W AC units
- Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5 in x 17.2 in x 24.5 in
- Weight: 45 lb (20.4 kg)
- Environmental Rating: NEMA 4 (optional)
Applications
The IBM 3573-L2U tape library is ideal for:
- Enterprise backup and disaster recovery for databases, virtual machines, and file systems.
- Long-term archival storage meeting compliance regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
- High-performance data migration projects that require reliable tape handling.
- Media and entertainment workflows needing secure, high-capacity offline storage.
- Research institutions that must preserve large scientific datasets.
By combining dense storage, rapid cartridge access, and robust security, the IBM 3573-L2U provides a future-proof solution that helps organizations reduce total cost of ownership while safeguarding critical information.