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Lenovo ThinkSystem TS4300 Tape Library

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Lenovo ThinkSystem TS4300 Tape Library3U rack

The Lenovo ThinkSystem TS4300 Tape Library is a modular high-density tape automation system engineered for secure long-term data archiving, compliance retention, and offline air-gapped ransomware protection. Scaling from a 3U base module with up to 40 LTO tape slots to a 21U library with 280 slots, it supports LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 tape drives with SAS or FC interfaces.

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Specifications

BrandLenovo
FamilyThinkSystem Tape
Form factor3U rack
ReleasedJul 2017
Library typeModular 3U base tape automation library expandable up to 21U (7 modules)
Cartridge slotsUp to 40 cartridge slots per 3U module; scales up to 280 slots in 21U
Drive supportUp to 3 half-height or 1 full-height + 1 half-height LTO drive per module (up to 21 drives total)
Drive technologiesLTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 tape drives with dual-port 8Gb/16Gb FC or 6Gb/12Gb SAS interfaces
Max capacityUp to 12.6PB compressed data capacity (with LTO-9 2.5:1 compression in 21U)
FeaturesWORM cartridge support, hardware AES-256 encryption, barcode reader, remote management
Power supplyDual redundant hot-swap power supplies
ManagementEmbedded web-based browser interface and SNMP

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Works together

How the Lenovo ThinkSystem TS4300 Tape Library connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.

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Check compatibility with Lenovo

Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Lenovo has tested with the Lenovo ThinkSystem TS4300 Tape Library.

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FAQ

What ransomware protection does the TS4300 provide?

Tape media provides an offline, physical air-gap, preventing electronic ransomware from encrypting or altering archival backups.

Can the TS4300 library be expanded without downtime?

Yes, additional 3U expansion modules can be added and automatically configured via the internal robotic vertical transport.

Buying or selling ThinkSystem TS4300 Tape Library?

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