IBM System Storage TS3100 Tape Library Model L2U (Part No. 3573-L2U) is a compact 2U form-factor tape library designed for mid-market backup and archival environments. The unit accommodates 24 LTO tape slots, delivering 8.8TB native capacity (17.6TB with 2:1 compression) per cartridge. Supports LTO-5 through LTO-8 tape technologies for backward and forward compatibility across enterprise backup applications. Typical deployments include departmental data protection, long-term compliance archiving, and disaster recovery staging for organizations seeking cost-effective cold storage without purchasing individual external tape drives. Connectivity via dual Fibre Channel or SAS interfaces enables integration into existing SAN and server infrastructures. Tested and guaranteed; available via quote.
