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IBM · OPTICAL_TAPE · LTO_TAPE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
End-of-marketing has passed but OEM support is still active. Secondary market availability is strong. 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 TS2260 LTO-6 SAS EXTERNAL TAPE DRIVE

IBM TS2260 LTO-6 SAS EXTERNAL TAPE DRIVE. Key specifications include RPM: 10,000, Capacity: 1.8TB, Interface: SAS 6Gb/s, Form Factor: 2.5-inch, Hot-swappable: Yes. This product has reached end-of-marketing and is available through the secondary market and authorized resellers.

Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
OPTICAL_TAPE→ LTO_TAPE→ 3580-H6S
SPECIFICATIONS
RPM10,000
Capacity1.8TB
InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
Form Factor2.5-inch
Hot-swappableYes
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR 3580-H6S 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 3580-H6S MFR IBM IBM TS2260 LTO-6 SAS External Tape 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 2
3580S6ECompatible
IBM LTO6 SAS 6G HH External TS2260 Express Model H6S Tape Drive - Option
compatible
6160S6ECompatible
IBM LTO6 SAS 6G HH External TS2260 Model H6S Tape Drive - Option
compatible
LIFECYCLE
StatusEND OF SALE
End of Sale2021-05-25
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 2
3580S6ESUBSTITUTE
IBM LTO6 SAS 6G HH External TS2260 Express Model H6S Tape Drive - Option
IBM
6160S6ESUBSTITUTE
IBM LTO6 SAS 6G HH External TS2260 Express Model H6S Tape Drive - Option
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 3580-H6S?
3580-H6S is a IBM TS2260 LTO-6 SAS External Tape Drive manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
What parts can replace 3580-H6S?
There are 2 known substitutes for 3580-H6S: 3580S6E, 6160S6E. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 3580-H6S still available?
3580-H6S is currently eom.
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