Key features of the IBM TS4500 Tape Library

Uncompressed data storage in a single frame

Store up to 8.76 PB of data in a single 10 square-foot library using LTO 8 cartridges or 11 PB with 3592 cartridges.

Policy-based automatic media verification

Proactively monitor archived data with policy-based automatic media verification.

Data encryption and WORM media

Strengthen security and regulatory compliance with data encryption and write-once-read-many (WORM) media.

Support for multiple tape drive combinations

Support any combination of Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium 8, 7, 6, and 5, and IBM TS1160, TS1155, TS1150, and TS1140 tape drives.

IBM Spectrum Archive support

Simplify user access to data stored on tape cartridges via IBM Spectrum Archive™ featuring IBM Linear Tape File System™ technology.

Compatibility with the latest IBM LTO® Ultrium® technology

This tape library supports the latest generation of Linear Tape-Open® (LTO) technology, offering up to 30 TB of data storage per cartridge (12 TB native), twice the compressed capacity of the previous version. Also, an initialization feature will allow you to use new LTO generation 7 cartridges as LTO-7 Type M media cartridges ready to be initialized on site to increase capacity from 6 TB to 9 TB. Initialization capability will be enabled on TS4500 by updating to the latest library firmware.

Optional 5U or 10U of rack space available above the library

The optional 5U or 10U top racks reduce the storage footprint and simplify cabling by providing extra rack space above the library for power distribution units, Fibre Channel switches, tape data movers, or IBM® Linear Tape File System (LTFS) nodes.

Supports most open-system servers including IBM Z®

Helps to simplify the storage environment and enable flexibility for growth and change in your data center.

More details about IBM TS4500 tape library

Read the data sheet

You may also be interested in

IBM Spectrum Archive

IBM Spectrum Archive™, a member of the IBM Spectrum Storage™ family, gives you direct, intuitive and graphical access to data stored in IBM tape drives and libraries by incorporating the Linear Tape File System™ (LTFS) format standard for reading, writing and exchanging descriptive metadata on formatted tape cartridges. Spectrum Archive eliminates the need for additional tape management and software to access data. Spectrum Archive offers three software solutions for managing your digital files with the LTFS format: Single Drive Edition, Library Edition and Enterprise Edition.

Learn more

IBM LTO Ultrium 8 Data Cartridge

The IBM® LTO Ultrium 8 data cartridge (LTO 8) offers double the storage capacity of the previous generation for long-term data preservation and rapid, reliable access to data. The eighth generation of LTO Ultrium tape media delivers 12 TB native capacity and up to 30 TB of compressed capacity for even greater efficiency and performance. Purchasing LTO 8 data cartridges from IBM gives you peace of mind in sourcing media from a trusted, time-proven tape technology leader. Discover how the LT0 8 can help you manage explosive data growth, sustain rapid, reliable access to data and ensure business resilience.

Learn more

IBM TS1150 Tape Drive

Gain high-performance, flexible data storage with encryption support

Learn more

IBM TS1160 Tape Drive

Reduces cost of long-term data protection, improves storage efficiency

Learn more
See more products in this family

Buy now and get started

Contact us for pricing

Learn more

Read the data sheet

Expert resources to help you succeed

Support

Learn more about product support options.

Product documentation

Find answers quickly in IBM product documentation.