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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 LTO5 8G FC Tape Drive Module. 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→ 3588-F5A
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number3588-F5A
ManufacturerIBM
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR 3588-F5A 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 3588-F5A MFR IBM IBM LTO5 8G FC Tape Drive Module
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Data center top-of-rack switching
  • High-speed server interconnects (10G/25G/40G/100G)
  • Storage network fabric (iSCSI, FCoE)
  • Campus and branch network infrastructure
  • Firewall and security appliance connectivity
  • WAN edge and SD-WAN deployments
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No verified substitutes available.

LIFECYCLE
StatusEOS
End of Sale2017-11-21
End of Support2024-12-31
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 3588-F5A?
3588-F5A is a IBM LTO5 8G FC Tape Drive Module manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
Is 3588-F5A still available?
3588-F5A is currently eos. End of Support: 2024-12-31.
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