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Lenovo IBM TS2280 TAPE DRIVE MODEL H8S

 

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Part no 6160S8E
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The Lenovo IBM TS2280 Tape Drive Model H8S (MPN: 6160S8E) is an external LTO tape drive designed for high-capacity data storage and backup. Utilising Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 8 technology, the TS2280 offers businesses reliable, scalable, and affordable long-term storage. The drive supports SAS connectivity for fast data transfers and is ideal for organisations seeking robust and secure data protection, including businesses with growing backup, recovery, and archival requirements. The TS2280 is compatible with leading backup software and can be integrated into a variety of IT infrastructures.

Technical Specifications

Product NameLenovo IBM TS2280 Tape Drive Model H8S
ManufacturerLenovo
Model Number6160S8E
Product LineIBM TS2280
Product CategoryBlu-ray / DVD / Tape drives
SUB CATEGORYTape Drive – external
COLOURBlack
CONNECTIONSAS 6 Gb/s
TAPE TECHNOLOGYLTO Ultrium 8
NATIVE CAPACITY12 TB (uncompressed)
COMPRESSED CAPACITYUp to 30 TB (2.5:1 compression)
DATA TRANSFER RATEUp to 360 MB/s (compressed); 300 MB/s (native)
FORM FACTORExternal desktop enclosure
COMPATIBILITYBackward-compatible with LTO-7 tape cartridges (read/write)
ENCRYPTIONHardware-based AES 256-bit encryption
DIMENSIONSApproximately 61 mm (H) x 215 mm (W) x 330 mm (D)
WEIGHTApprox. 4.6 kg
Warranty Information3-year limited warranty
Overall SentimentGenerally positive, particularly in regard to reliability, capacity, and performance for enterprise tape storage.

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