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3580-H8S
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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 3580-H8S LTO8 HH SAS EXTERNAL TAPE DRIVE
IBM 3580-H8S LTO8 HH SAS EXTERNAL TAPE DRIVE. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support. 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-H8S
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number 3580-H8S Manufacturer IBM
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM
MEDIA SLOT
RDY
ACT
CLN
SAS CONNECTOR
3580-H8S
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-H8S
MFR
IBM
IBM 3580-H8S Lto8 Hh SAS External Tape D
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 1
6160S8E Compatible IBM LTO8 SAS 6G HH External TS2280 Model H8S Tape Drive - Option
compatible
LIFECYCLE
Status ACTIVE
Availability OEM and secondary market
RoHS Compliant EAR99 ESD Sensitive Not HAZMAT
THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 1
6160S8E SUBSTITUTE IBM LTO8 SAS 6G HH External TS2280 Model H8S Tape Drive - Option
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 3580-H8S?
3580-H8S is a IBM 3580-H8S Lto8 Hh SAS External Tape Drive manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
What parts can replace 3580-H8S?
There is 1 known substitute for 3580-H8S: 6160S8E. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
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