Name: 3580-H11 IBM 100/200GB LTO-1 Tape Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 3580-H11
Price: 952.09 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 3580-H11 IBM LTO-1 tape drive handles high-capacity tape storage, offering an effective way to archive and back up data in enterprise environments. It fits into backup workflows that require reliability and compatibility with established IBM hardware and software systems.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	3580-H11

Technical Information
Media Type	LTO-1 Ultrium Cartridge
Capacity Compressed	200 GB
Capacity Native	100 GB
Recording Format	LTO-1 (Ultrium)
Cache	8 MB
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The 3580-H11 IBM LTO-1 tape drive is built for robust data storage and backup needs, providing efficient tape-based solutions primarily in enterprise and data center environments. It is often found in setups where long-term data retention and cost-effective archival are priorities. Designed for IT professionals managing large volumes of data, this tape drive supports automated backup cycles and recovery processes. It’s commonly used in organizations needing reliable off-line storage to safeguard important information. Key Features Offers native storage capacity of 100GB, compressing up to 200GB depending on data type Delivers sustained data transfer rate around 20 MB/s in native mode Compatible with IBM servers and widely used backup software Supports Ultrium format for broad interoperability Durable design suited for repetitive backup and restore tasks This tape drive is typically deployed in data centers and enterprises where tape backups are standard practice. It plays a key role in preserving data integrity for compliance and disaster recovery without relying solely on disk storage.

Use Cases
The 3580-H11 IBM LTO-1 tape drive is primarily utilized in enterprise and mid-sized data centers where reliable, high-capacity backup and archival of critical data are essential. It suits IT environments that require integration with existing IBM infrastructure and value long-term data retention with secure, offline storage. How It's Used: Archiving regulatory compliance data in financial institutions requiring secure, tamper-proof storage. Backup of virtual machine snapshots and critical workloads in enterprise server farms. Long-term retention of healthcare records within hospital IT departments adhering to data privacy mandates. External data backup for remote or branch office environments with limited network bandwidth. Storage tiering as part of hybrid backup strategies integrating disk and tape media in large-scale IT operations. By delivering dependable tape storage compatible with IBM systems, the 3580-H11 enhances operational continuity and data protection workflows. Its integration capability supports scalable backup architectures that optimize resource allocation across distributed IT environments.

3580-H11 IBM 100/200GB LTO-1 Tape Drive

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