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6160S8E ✓ Verified by PartsTable
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 TS2280 Tape Drive Model H8S. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 7025-01-707-1578, indicating validated use in U.S.

government and defense logistics supply chains. 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 6160S8E
NSN: 7025-01-707-1578
FSC: 7025
CAGE: FAA12 — COMPUTACENTER FRANCE (FRA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number6160S8E
ManufacturerIBM
NSN7025-01-707-1578
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
IBM MEDIA SLOT RDY ACT CLN SAS CONNECTOR 6160S8E 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 6160S8E MFR IBM IBM TS2280 Tape Drive Model H8S
KEY FEATURES
UNPACKAGED UNIT WEIGHT: 4.3 KILOGRAMS KG
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
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
SPECIAL FEATURESDRIVE 1 LTO8 SAS HALF-HIGH DRIVE INCLUDED; PORTS AND CONNECTORS OF THE DRIVE 2X 6GB SAS X1 PORTS, MINI-SAS SFF-8088. CARTRIDGES 5 LTO8 CARTRIDGES + 1CLEANING CARTRIDGE; SAS INTERFACE. 1 UNIT RACK. GB
OVERALL WIDTH213.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCYTAPE DRIVE
OVERALL HEIGHT58.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
OVERALL LENGTH332.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
UNPACKAGED UNIT WEIGHT4.3 KILOGRAMS KG
SPECIAL FEATURESDRIVE 1 LTO8 SAS HALF-HIGH DRIVE INCLUDED; PORTS AND CONNECTORS OF THE DRIVE 2X 6GB SAS X1 PORTS, MINI-SAS SFF-8088. CARTRIDGES 5 LTO8 CARTRIDGES + 1CLEANING CARTRIDGE; SAS INTERFACE. 1 UNIT RACK. GB
OVERALL WIDTH213.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCYTAPE DRIVE
OVERALL HEIGHT58.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 4
TS 2280Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
862101-34Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
862101-0034Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
3580-H8SCompatible
IBM LTO8 SAS 6G HH External TS2280 Model H8S Tape Drive - Option
compatible
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99ESD SensitiveNot HAZMAT
THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 1
3580-H8SSUBSTITUTE
IBM LTO8 SAS 6G HH External TS2280 Model H8S Tape Drive - Option
LENOVO
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 6160S8E?
6160S8E is a IBM TS2280 Tape Drive Model H8S manufactured by IBM. It is classified as a OPTICAL_TAPE (LTO_TAPE).
What parts can replace 6160S8E?
There are 4 known substitutes for 6160S8E: TS 2280, 862101-34, 862101-0034 and 1 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 6160S8E?
6160S8E is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 7025-01-707-1578. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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