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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 TS1080 3588-F8A LTO 8 Tape Drive For TS3500. Key specifications include Interface: SAS, Media Type: LTO-8 Ultrium, Form Factor: Half-height, Native Capacity: 12TB, Compressed Capacity: 30TB, Native Transfer Rate: 360MB/s. 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-F8A
SPECIFICATIONS
InterfaceSAS
Media TypeLTO-8 Ultrium
Form FactorHalf-height
Native Capacity12TB
Compressed Capacity30TB
Native Transfer Rate360MB/s
Compressed Transfer Rate900MB/s
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR 3588-F8A 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-F8A MFR IBM IBM TS1080 3588-F8A LTO 8 Tape Drive For
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
StatusEND OF SALE
End of Sale2023-06-27
Availability—
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 3588-F8A?
3588-F8A is a IBM TS1080 3588-F8A LTO 8 Tape Drive For TS3500 manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
Is 3588-F8A still available?
3588-F8A is currently eom.
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