IBM Tape Storage TS4300 Tape Library
The IBM TS4300 Tape Library is a modular 3U rackmount tape storage solution designed to scale with enterprise backup demands. Starting as a 3U base unit holding up to 40 cartridges and three half-height LTO drives, it expands modularly with up to six 3U expansion units to a 21U library housing up to 280 cartridges, 21 drives, and over 12PB of compressed backup capacity.
Specifications
| Brand | IBM |
|---|---|
| Family | Tape Storage |
| Form factor | 3U modular rackmount |
| Released | Jul 2017 |
| Form factor | 3U to 21U modular rackmount |
| Cartridge capacity | 40 cartridges (expands to 280) |
| Drive support | Up to 3 HH drives in 3U (expands to 21 HH or 7 FH) |
| Host interfaces | 8Gb FC, 12Gb/6Gb SAS |
| Max capacity | Up to 12.6PB compressed in 21U |
Generations
- Previous generation: IBM Tape Storage TS3200 Tape Library
Check compatibility with IBM
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that IBM has tested with the IBM Tape Storage TS4300 Tape Library.
- Compatibility IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC)
- Specifications IBM Documentation
- Support IBM Support
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FAQ
What LTO generations are supported on the TS4300?
The TS4300 supports LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 half-height and full-height tape drives with SAS and Fibre Channel interfaces.
How are expansion modules connected?
Expansion modules stack directly on top of or beneath the base unit and are linked via a continuous internal robotic elevator mechanism.
Buying or selling TS4300 Tape Library?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- IBM TS4300 Tape Library Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28