3580-S43: IBM TS2340 LTO4 Tape Drive

Description

IBM Product Number: 3580-S43

Product Description: System Storage TS2340 Model S43 LTO4 Ultrium Tape Drive Express with 3 Gbps SAS Attachment

Features:
- Maximum data transfer rate of up to 120 MB/sec native.
- Up to 800 GB native capacity per cartridge  and 1,600 GB with 2:1 compression
- SCSI Ultra160 LVD attachment for Model L43 and 3 Gbps SAS attachment for Model S43
- 19-inch rack mountable

For a comparison of LTO speeds and capacities, see our blog article here:
http://www.maximummidrange.com/blog/lto-tape-comparison-charts/1883

The difference between the L43  and S43 is in the interface. The TS2340 Model L43 uses an Ultra160 SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) interface and the Model S43 uses a serial-attached SCSI (SAS) interface.

Cables for the TS2340 Model L43:
- Feature 5602