| Product type |
Storage auto loader & library
|
|---|---|
| Media type |
Tape Cartridge
|
| Interface |
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
|
| Internal |
No
37% do not have it
|
| Data storage type |
LTO
|
| Compression ratio |
2.5:1
|
| Form factor |
1U
|
| Standard interfaces |
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
|
| Storage media types supported |
LTO-7, LTO-7HH
|
| Product colour |
Black
|
| Number of slots (max) |
9
|
| Native capacity |
9
TB
20% better than others
|
|---|---|
| Compressed capacity |
22
TB
39% better than others
|
| Supported data transfer rates |
300 MB/s; 750 MB/s
|
|---|---|
| Data transfer rate |
0.3 Gbit/s
|
| Power requirements |
100 V AC - 240 V AC (4.0 A to 1.5 A)
|
|---|---|
| Power supply type |
AC
|
| Power consumption (typical) |
110
W
39% better than others
|
| Width |
483
mm
92% better than others
|
|---|---|
| Depth |
850
mm
35% better than others
|
| Height |
44
mm
74% better than others
|
| Weight |
13
kg
17% better than others
|
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
10 - 38 °C
|
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
1 - 60 °C
|
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
20 - 80%
|
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
10 - 90%
|
| Operating altitude |
0 - 2500 m
|
| Data compression |
2.5:1
|
|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
84719000
78% better than others
|
|---|
In the critical domain of data protection and long-term archival, the Lenovo TS2900 LTO Tape Autoloader & Library emerges as a robust and scalable solution designed to meet the growing demands of small to medium-sized businesses and enterprise workgroups. This library leverages the proven reliability of LTO technology, offering a substantial 9 TB of native storage capacity within its compact form factor. Its primary function is to automate tape backup operations, significantly reducing the manual intervention required for media management and ensuring that critical data is consistently protected against loss, corruption, or cyber threats. The TS2900 is engineered for seamless integration into existing IT infrastructures, providing a cost-effective yet powerful answer to data security and compliance requirements.
The value proposition of the Lenovo TS2900 lies in its blend of capacity, automation, and affordability. With its 9 TB native storage, it can handle significant backup volumes, while its autoloader mechanism streamlines the process of swapping tapes for extended retention periods or offsite storage. This automation is crucial for maintaining consistent backup schedules without constant IT oversight. By employing LTO technology, users benefit from industry-standard performance, reliability, and a clear roadmap for future capacity upgrades as data volumes continue to expand. This makes the TS2900 not just a storage device, but a strategic investment in business continuity and data resilience.