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3580H23 — Technical Data Sheet

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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

IBM External LTO-2 SCSI HVD Tape Drive. Key specifications include RPM: 10,000, Capacity: 300GB, 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→ 3580H23
SPECIFICATIONS
RPM10,000
Capacity300GB
InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
Form Factor2.5-inch
Hot-swappableYes
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR 3580H23 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 3580H23 MFR IBM IBM External LTO-2 SCSI HVD 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 1
18P7226Primary
IBM External LTO-2 SCSI HVD Tape Drive
primary
LIFECYCLE
StatusEOS
End of Sale2006-06-16
End of Support2022-12-31
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 3580H23?
3580H23 is a IBM External LTO-2 SCSI HVD Tape Drive manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
What parts can replace 3580H23?
There is 1 known substitute for 3580H23: 18P7226. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 3580H23 still available?
3580H23 is currently eos. End of Support: 2022-12-31.
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