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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The IBM TS3200 Tape Library is a the manufacturer tape media or drive component used in enterprise backup, archival, and disaster recovery environments. Key specifications include material: PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON TUBE, temp_rating: -40.0 FAHRENHEIT AND 200.0 FAHRENHEIT SINGLE RESPONSE DEGF, exterior_color: YELLOW, inside_diameter: 0.170 INCHES NOMINAL IN, outside_diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN, burst_test_pressure: 1400.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH SINGLE RESPONSE LBS. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6680-01-229-2181, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

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WHERE IT FITS
A357-3
NSN: 6680-01-229-2181
FSC: 6680
CAGE: 04034 — SETRA SYSTEMS, INC. DBA GEMS SENSORS (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON TUBE
temp_rating-40.0 FAHRENHEIT AND 200.0 FAHRENHEIT SINGLE RESPONSE DEGF
exterior_colorYELLOW
inside_diameter0.170 INCHES NOMINAL IN
outside_diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
burst_test_pressure1400.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH SINGLE RESPONSE LBS
end_item_identification2320-01-452-5579
inside_surface_conditionSMOOTH
cross-sectional_shape_styleROUND
specification/standard_data81343-J844 PROFESSIONAL/INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION STANDARD
minimum_inside_bending_radius1.500 INCHES IN
layer_composition_and_location1ST LAYER BRAIDED SYNTHETIC CORD AND OUTER LAYER MOLDED PLASTIC
NSN6680-01-229-2181
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available IBM TS3200 Tape Library TITLE COMPONENT PN A357-3 MFR IBM TS3200 Tape Librar
KEY FEATURES
MOUNTING POSITION: VERTICAL
RELAY: NOT INCLUDED
FLOAT QUANTITY: 1
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TYPE: CABLE
MOUNTING METHOD: THREAD
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)
MOUNTING POSITIONVERTICAL
RELAYNOT INCLUDED
FLOAT QUANTITY1
OVERALL LENGTH20.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TYPECABLE
SPECIAL FEATURESBUNA N FLOAT; STAINLESS STEEL STEM AND MOUNTING MATERIAL; NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH OPERATION; FLOAT POSITION: DOWN
MOUNTING METHODTHREAD
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 9
1735AS431-1Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
SY1TMInterchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
NP-16.2-1Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
216694Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
1501-10Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
150.119Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A357-3?
A357-3 is a IBM TS3200 Tape Library.
What parts can replace A357-3?
There are 9 known substitutes for A357-3: 1735AS431-1, SY1TM, NP-16.2-1 and 6 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for A357-3?
A357-3 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6680-01-229-2181. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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