IBM 3583 Tape Library

The IBM 3583 Tape Library delivers an impressive high performance, high capacity tape storage solution. Intended for a wide variety of environments, the IBM 3583 also offers configuration flexibility – choose between 18-, 36-, or 72-slot configurations. You can also choose an optional 12-cartridge I/O station as needed (standard one-cartridge I/O station included).

The IBM 3583 Tape Library is compatible with LTO2 or LTO3 drives, and backwards-compatibility of the LTO3 drives mean you can enjoy the cost-savings of using LTO2 and LTO1 cartridges while enjoying the advantages of LTO3 technology. The IBM 3583 Tape Library offers three models, the IBM 3583-L18, 3583-L36, and 3583-L72.

IBM 3583-L18 The IBM 3583 Model L18 features:

Drives: Max 6 LTO Ultrium3 or Ultrium2
Attachment: LVD Ultra160 SCSI or 2Gbps Fibre
Data Cartridge Slots: 72
Native Capacity per Cartridge: 400GB
Native Data Transfer Rate: 80Mbps w/ Ultrium3
Data Capacity per Library (native/compressed): 28.8TB/57.5TB

IBM 3583-L36 The IBM 3583 Model L36 features:

Drives: Max 6 LTO Ultrium3 or Ultrium2
Attachment: LVD Ultra160 SCSI or 2Gbps Fibre
Data Cartridge Slots: 36
Native Capacity per Cartridge: 400GB
Native Data Transfer Rate: 80Mbps w/ Ultrium3
Data Capacity per Library (native/compressed): 14.4TB/28.8TB

IBM 3583-L72 The IBM 3583 Model L72 features:

Drives: Max 6 LTO Ultrium3 or Ultrium2
Attachment: LVD Ultra160 SCSI or 2Gbps Fibre
Data Cartridge Slots: 18
Native Capacity per Cartridge: 400GB
Native Data Transfer Rate: 80Mbps w/ Ultrium3
Data Capacity per Library (native/compressed): 7.2TB/14.4TB

For pricing on new or used IBM 3583 tape libraries, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.