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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 System Storage TS2250 Tape Drive Express LTO 5. 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→ 46C2109
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number46C2109
ManufacturerIBM
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR 46C2109 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 46C2109 MFR IBM IBM System Storage TS2250 Tape Drive Exp
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 4
3580S5ECompatible
IBM LTO5 SAS 6G HH External TS2250 Express Model H5S Tape Drive - Option
compatible
3580-H5SCompatible
IBM LTO5 SAS 6G HH External TS2250 Express Model H5S Tape Drive - Option
compatible
46C1748Compatible
IBM LTO5 SAS 6G HH External TS2250 Express Model H5S Tape Drive - FRU
compatible
6160S5ECompatible
IBM LTO5 SAS 6G HH External TS2250 Express Model H5S Tape Drive - Option
compatible
LIFECYCLE
StatusUNKNOWN
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 4
3580-H5SSUBSTITUTE
IBM LTO5 SAS 6G HH External TS2250 Express Model H5S Tape Drive - P/N
IBM
3580S5ESUBSTITUTE
IBM LTO5 SAS 6G HH External TS2250 Express Model H5S Tape Drive - P/N
IBM
46C1748SUBSTITUTE
IBM LTO5 SAS 6G HH External TS2250 Express Model H5S Tape Drive - P/N
IBM
6160S5ESUBSTITUTE
IBM LTO5 SAS 6G HH External TS2250 Express Model H5S Tape Drive - P/N
IBM
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 46C2109?
46C2109 is a IBM System Storage TS2250 Tape Drive Express LTO 5 manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
What parts can replace 46C2109?
There are 4 known substitutes for 46C2109: 3580S5E, 3580-H5S, 46C1748 and 1 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 46C2109 still available?
46C2109 is currently Unknown.
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