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Black 2U rackmount tape library with dual LTO9 drives and forty cartridge slots

IBM

IBM TS4300 40S 2xLTO9 40-slot 2U tape library

SKU CH-V2WW-AF2FS MPN TS4300 40S 2xLTO9

A 2U rackmount tape library with two LTO9 SAS half-high drives and 40 cartridge slots providing up to 720TB of storage capacity

  • Form factor2U Rackmount
  • Target workloadStorage Server
  • SAS2 x LTO9 SAS Half-high Drives 40 Cartridge Slots Up to 720 T
  • In the boxRack Mount Kit 4 × 10 meter OM3 fiber Cable (LC)
  • 40 cartridge slots enable high-capacity offline storage
  • 2 LTO9 SAS half-high drives deliver fast backup performance
  • Up to 720TB native capacity protects growing datasets
  • 2U rackmount form factor fits standard server cabinets
  • Rack mount kit and four 10 metre OM3 fibre cables included for quick deployment

IBM TS4300 40-Slot Tape Library

The IBM TS4300 is a 2U rackmount tape library built for storage-server workloads. It ships with two LTO9 SAS half-height drives and forty cartridge slots. Organisations needing automated offline backup or long-term archive capacity will find the native 720TB ceiling fits that role.

Sustained Operation With Dual Drives

Two LTO9 SAS half-height drives operate in parallel so streaming writes continue while one drive repositions or verifies. The library robotics swap cartridges without host intervention, keeping throughput steady across multi-terabyte jobs. Path failover maintains the SAS link if a path degrades during extended runs.

Thermals, Noise and Power in Rack Use

The 2U chassis draws cooling air front-to-rear, matching standard rack airflow patterns. Acoustic output stays within typical data-centre limits for unattended rooms. Power consumption scales with the two active drives and the robotics module, avoiding the spikes seen in single-drive libraries that must rewind frequently.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Model nameTS4300
Target workloadStorage Server
Size & build
Form factor2U Rackmount
Shipping weight22.68 kg
Package size483 × 432 × 254 mm
In the box
In the boxRack Mount Kit
4 × 10 meter OM3 fiber Cable (LC)
More details
SAS2 x LTO9 SAS Half-high Drives
40 Cartridge Slots
Up to 720 TB

Questions about this item

How much heat and power do the two LTO9 SAS half-height drives add when the library runs continuously?

The library uses two LTO9 SAS half-height drives in a 2U rackmount form factor; typical LTO9 half-height drives draw modest power and produce moderate heat under continuous operation, and the 2U chassis includes airflow designed for that thermal load.

What host connection does the library need to operate?

The library connects via SAS, so the host must provide a compatible SAS HBA or RAID controller with the appropriate external SAS ports and cables.

Will my existing LTO8 or LTO7 cartridges work in this library?

LTO9 drives can read LTO8 and LTO7 cartridges and write to LTO8 media, so cartridges you already own remain usable within those generational limits.

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