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3580-L43 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
IBM · OPTICAL_TAPE · LTO_TAPE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
End-of-support has passed. Source through TPM channels with extended warranty coverage where possible. 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

The IBM LTO-4 Ext SCSI Tape Drive is a IBM tape media or drive component used in enterprise backup, archival, and disaster recovery environments. Key specifications include interface: 8Gb FC, 6Gb SAS, technology: LTO-8, nativeCapacity: 12TB, compressedCapacity: 30TB, nativeTransferRate: 360MB/s, compressedTransferRate: 900MB/s. This product has reached end-of-service-life.

Third-party maintenance providers and secondary-market brokers remain the primary sourcing channels. 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-L43
SPECIFICATIONS
interface8Gb FC, 6Gb SAS
technologyLTO-8
nativeCapacity12TB
compressedCapacity30TB
nativeTransferRate360MB/s
compressedTransferRate900MB/s
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR 3580-L43 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-L43 MFR IBM IBM LTO-4 Ext SCSI 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

No verified substitutes available.

LIFECYCLE
StatusEOS
End of Support2022-12-31
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 3580-L43?
3580-L43 is a IBM LTO-4 Ext SCSI Tape Drive manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
Is 3580-L43 still available?
3580-L43 is currently eos. End of Support: 2022-12-31.
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