The IBM TS4500 Tape Library supports TS1160, TS1155, TS1150, and TS1140 (3592) as well as LTO Ultrium 8, 7, 6, and 5 tape drives.
The library can have 1 base rack and up to 17 expansion racks, with a maximum of 7 Dx5 racks.
You can install up to 128 drives in the library, with a maximum of 16 drives per rack (12 drives in the base rack).
The library can support various configurations, holding up to 17,550 cartridges for L25 and up to 23,170 cartridges for L55.
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.
Yes, the TS4500 Tape Library can be expanded with additional racks to increase storage capacity and the number of drives.
With 3592 Advanced Cartridges, the library can reach up to 1.05 EB at 3:1 compression.
Absolutely! The IBM TS4500 is designed for high storage density, making it ideal for large-scale data storage and archiving.
The TS4500 is best suited for enterprise environments requiring large data backups, archiving, and high-capacity tape storage.
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.
The library supports data compression, allowing for increased storage capacity, with specific rates such as 2.5:1 for LTO Ultrium 8 Cartridges.
The IBM TS4500 offers high storage density, scalability, multiple drive type compatibility, and efficient data management capabilities.
Yes, you can mix different types of supported tape drives within the IBM TS4500 Tape Library to optimize your storage needs.
Consider your data storage needs, scalability requirements, available physical space for racks, and power and cooling capabilities.
Yes, IBM offers technical support and resources for the TS4500 Tape Library to assist with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
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