Name: 3555-L3A IBM TS4300 3U Base Unit Tape Library
Brand: IBM
SKU: 3555-L3A
Price: 2870.40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM TS4300 3U Base Unit Tape Library (3555-L3A) is a foundational component of a modular, scalable tape storage solution. In its 3U form factor, it provides 40 cartridge slots and supports a combination of LTO Ultrium half-height or full-height tape drives, including LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 generations. This unit can operate standalone or be expanded with additional modules to significantly increase capacity and performance, making it suitable for growing data archiving, backup, and compliance needs in various industries where secure, long-term, and cost-efficient data retention is paramount.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	3555-L3A

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The IBM TS4300 3U Base Unit Tape Library (3555-L3A) is a high-density, highly scalable, and easy-to-manage tape automation solution designed for secure, long-term data storage. It provides a robust foundation for modern data protection strategies, including backup, archive, and disaster recovery, while helping to reduce data center space and operational costs. Key Features Modular design, expandable up to 16 modules for massive scalability Support for LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 tape drives Flexible connectivity with SAS or Fibre Channel interfaces Integrated robotics and barcode reader for efficient media management Supports WORM media and library-managed encryption for data security This base unit is ideal for mid-sized enterprises facing growing data volumes and stringent retention requirements. It serves as a cost-effective alternative to disk or flash for long-term storage, offering enhanced data security through offline and write-once capabilities.

Use Cases
The IBM TS4300 3U Base Unit Tape Library is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and medium to large IT environments where reliable data archiving, backup, and disaster recovery are critical. Organizations with high data retention requirements, such as financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies, benefit from its modular scalability and compatibility with multiple LTO generations. How It's Used: Data centers implementing tiered storage strategies to offload infrequently accessed data onto tape for cost-effective long-term retention. Enterprise backup environments requiring scalable tape libraries to manage growing volumes of backup data across virtualized workloads. Compliance-driven industries using tape storage to securely archive sensitive digital records in accordance with regulatory mandates. Remote or branch offices consolidating backup infrastructure with centralized tape libraries for efficient data protection and recovery. Organizations leveraging rack-mounted solutions to optimize space and integrate tape storage into existing server and storage clusters. This tape library supports operational efficiency by enabling seamless capacity expansion and multi-generation tape drive support, facilitating performance optimization aligned with evolving data protection requirements. Its design allows IT teams to build tailored storage infrastructures that address both current workloads and future scalability demands.

3555-L3A IBM TS4300 3U Base Unit Tape Library

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