Introduction

TS2900 Tape Autoloader for Lenovo is an entry-level compact 1U tape unit that offers IBM tape reliability, density, and performance for entry-level and compact tape libraries at a cost effective price.

This product guide provides essential pre-sales information on the TS2900 Tape Autoloader that is available from Lenovo, its key features and specifications, components and options, and configuration guidelines.

This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, and IT architects who want to learn more about the TS2900 Tape Autoloader and consider its use in IT solutions.

Performance

Product type

Storage auto loader & library

Media type

Tape Cartridge

Interface

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)

Internal

No

Data storage type

LTO

Compression ratio

2.5:1

Form factor

1U

Standard interfaces

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)

Storage media types supported

LTO-9

Product colour

Black

Number of slots (max)

9

Storage

Native capacity

18 TB

Compressed capacity

45 TB

Data transmission

Supported data transfer rates

300 MB/s; 750 MB/s

Data transfer rate

0.3 Gbit/s

Power

Power requirements

100 V AC - 240 V AC (4.0 A to 1.5 A)

Power supply type

AC

Power consumption (typical)

110 W

Weight & dimensions

Width

483 mm

Depth

850 mm

Height

44 mm

Weight

13 kg

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

10 - 38 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

1 - 60 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

20 - 80%

Storage relative humidity (H-H)

10 - 90%

Operating altitude

0 - 2500 m