IBM TS3200 Tape Library

A highly functional, entry-level tape storage solution, the IBM TS3200 Tape Library is an excellent choice for small to medium-size environments. The IBM TS3200 Tape Library features a 4U form factor with 48 data cartridge slots and a mail slot. With its incorporation of LTO Ultrium tape technology, the TS3200 is a great choice for large-capacity or high-performance tape backup with or without random access. Additionally, it’s also excellent for tape automation for IBM Power Systems, IBM System x, and other open systems. The available model of the TS3200 is the IBM 3573 Model 4UL.

IBM 3573 Model 4UL: Drive Options:

Ultrium 4 Full Height: LVD SCSI (95P5002), 3 Gbps SAS (95P5006); Fibre Channel (95P5004)
Ultrium 3 Full Height: LVD SCSI (23R7260); 4 Gbps Fibre Channel (23R7261)
Ultrium 4 Half-Height: 3 Gbps SAS (45E2243)
Ultrium 3 Half-Height: LVD SCSI (95P4998); 3 Gbps SAS (95P5000)
Tape drive type: IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Full Height and Half-Height; IBM LTO Ultrium 4 Full Height and Half-Height
Number drives: 1-4
Number tape cartridges: 48
Number mail slots: 3

Physical Capacity:

Up to 1.6 TB per cartridge compressed; 800 GB native with LTO Ultrium 4
Up to 800 GB per cartridge compressed; 400 GB native with LTO Ultrium 3
Up to 76.8 TB per tape library compressed; 38.4 TB native with LTO Ultrium 4
Up to 38.4 TB per tape Library compressed; 19.2 TB native with LTO Ultrium 3

Data Transfer Rate:

Up to 120 MBps native with LTO Ultrium 4 Full Height and Half-Height
Up to 80 MBps native with LTO Ultrium 3 Full-Height
Up to 60 MBps native with LTO Ultrium 3 Half-High

For pricing on new or used IBM TS3200 tape libraries, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.