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High Storage Density IBM TS4500 Tape Library IBM Server

SKU: 11000015962754
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Product Description

product name	IBMTS4500
Tape drive type	TS1160, TS1155, TS1150 and TS1140 (3592), LTO Ultrium 8, 7, 6 and 5 and tape drives
Number of racks per library	1 base rack, 17 expansion racks (max), 7 Dx5 racks (max)
Number of drives	Up to 16 drives per rack (up to 12 drives in rack 1) Up to 128 drives per library
Number of cartridges	L25 - Up to 660 (up to 550 in rack 1) D25 - Up to 740 (up to 590 in rack 1) S25 - Up to 1,000 (up to 798 in rack 1) Total cartridges supported per library: Up to 17,550 L55 - Up to 882 (up to 730 in rack 1) D55- Up to 970 (up to 774 in rack 1) S55 - Up to 1,320 (up to 1,054 in rack 1) Total cartridges supported per library: Up to 23,170
capacity*	3592 Advanced Cartridge: Up to 351 PB per library (1.05 EB at 3:1 compression) LTO Ultrium 8 Cartridge: Up to 278 PB per library (695 PB at 2.5:1 compression)

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tape drives are compatible with the IBM TS4500 Tape Library?

The IBM TS4500 Tape Library supports TS1160, TS1155, TS1150, and TS1140 (3592) as well as LTO Ultrium 8, 7, 6, and 5 tape drives.

How many racks can be configured in an IBM TS4500 Tape Library?

The library can have 1 base rack and up to 17 expansion racks, with a maximum of 7 Dx5 racks.

What is the maximum number of tape drives that can be installed in the IBM TS4500?

You can install up to 128 drives in the library, with a maximum of 16 drives per rack (12 drives in the base rack).

How many cartridges can the IBM TS4500 Tape Library hold?

The library can support various configurations, holding up to 17,550 cartridges for L25 and up to 23,170 cartridges for L55.

What is the storage capacity of the IBM TS4500 Tape Library?

The maximum capacity is up to 351 PB per library for 3592 Advanced Cartridges, and up to 278 PB for LTO Ultrium 8 Cartridges, factoring in data compression.

Can the IBM TS4500 Tape Library be expanded?

Yes, the TS4500 Tape Library can be expanded with additional racks to increase storage capacity and the number of drives.

What is the maximum capacity at 3:1 compression for the IBM TS4500?

With 3592 Advanced Cartridges, the library can reach up to 1.05 EB at 3:1 compression.

Is the IBM TS4500 suitable for large-scale data storage needs?

Absolutely! The IBM TS4500 is designed for high storage density, making it ideal for large-scale data storage and archiving.

What types of environments is the IBM TS4500 best suited for?

The TS4500 is best suited for enterprise environments requiring large data backups, archiving, and high-capacity tape storage.

What is the maximum number of cartridges per rack in the IBM TS4500?

The maximum number of cartridges per rack varies by model, with up to 660 for L25 in the first rack and up to 1,320 for S55.

How does the IBM TS4500 handle data compression?

The library supports data compression, allowing for increased storage capacity, with specific rates such as 2.5:1 for LTO Ultrium 8 Cartridges.