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IBM · OPTICAL_TAPE · LTO_TAPE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
LTO generations NOT backward compatible for writing (2 gen back for read) SAS and FC interface options — match to existing infrastructure
LTO-8 cannot write to LTO-6 tapes (only read LTO-7 and LTO-8)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

IBM TS3100/TS3200 - LTO-8 HH SAS Drive. Key specifications include Connector: RJ-45, Data Rate: 1 Gbps, Cable Type: Category 5e or better, Media Type: Copper, Form Factor: SFP, Max Distance: 100 m. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

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WHERE IT FITS
OPTICAL_TAPE→ LTO_TAPE→ 3573-8547
SPECIFICATIONS
ConnectorRJ-45
Data Rate1 Gbps
Cable TypeCategory 5e or better
Media TypeCopper
Form FactorSFP
Max Distance100 m
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR 3573-8547 EJECT HALF-HEIGHT 5.25" LTO GEN GUIDE LTO-9: 18TB / 45TB comp LTO-8: 12TB / 30TB comp LTO-7: 6TB / 15TB comp LTO-6: 2.5TB / 6.25TB LTO-5: 1.5TB / 3TB comp THIS: LTO-8 12TB / 30TB / 360MB/s LTO-8 TAPE DRIVE | SAS | 12TB native Half-height 5.25" | 360MB/s | 30TB compressed TITLE TAPE DRIVE PN 3573-8547 MFR IBM IBM TS3100/TS3200 - LTO-8 HH SAS Drive
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Long-term data archival and compliance retention
  • Offsite backup and disaster recovery
  • Air-gapped ransomware protection
  • Cold storage tier for infrequently accessed data
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No verified substitutes available.

LIFECYCLE
StatusUNKNOWN
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 3573-8547?
3573-8547 is a IBM TS3100/TS3200 - LTO-8 HH SAS Drive manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
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Last verified: July 2026