The IBM System Storage TS2340 Tape Drive Model S4X, part number 3580S4X, is an LTO Ultrium 4 tape drive offering dependable, high-capacity storage for data backup and archiving. It connects to host systems via a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, providing fast data transfer speeds and consistent performance. This model supports LTO Ultrium 4 media, capable of storing up to 800 GB of native data and up to 1.6 TB with compression on a single tape.
The TS2340 Tape Drive operates at a data transfer rate of up to 120 MB/s (native) and up to 240 MB/s when compressed, ensuring efficiency when writing or reading large amounts of data. The LTO Ultrium technology also supports read-and-write compatibility with previous LTO generation media, such as LTO 3, making it flexible for mixed-media environments. Additionally, it can read LTO Ultrium 2 tapes, adding further backward compatibility for your storage systems.
This model integrates features like WORM (Write-Once, Read-Many) functionality, improving compliance and security for data that must remain unchanged. Reliability is enhanced through advanced error correction, which helps reduce the likelihood of data loss or corruption during read/write operations. The TS2340 is housed in a compact form factor, making it an ideal solution for small to midsize businesses seeking high-capacity storage with efficient space utilisation.
The TS2340 also integrates real-time S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) alerts, helping you monitor the drive’s overall health and predict possible failures before they occur.
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