Lenovo 6160S9E | TS2290 LTO-9 Half-High Tape Drive, 18TB, 12Gbps SAS

The Lenovo TS2290 Model H9S is an LTO Ultrium 9 half-high tape drive delivering 18 TB native (45 TB compressed) capacity with a dual-port 12 Gbps SAS-3 interface, purpose-built for enterprise backup and archival workloads. Deployable as a stand-alone external unit or rack-mounted in a 2U shelf (up to two drives side-by-side), it provides 300 MB/s native transfer speeds, WORM media support, and Application Managed Encryption — making it a cost-effective, high-reliability solution for data protection in Lenovo server environments running Windows or Linux.

Built on IBM LTO engineering heritage, the TS2290 features Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) head technology, dynamic speed matching to minimise backhitch repositions, and independent tape loader/threader motors for extended operational reliability. It maintains backward read compatibility with LTO-8 media and integrates with a broad range of backup software ecosystems. Buy today from iptrading.com.au — fast shipping and expert service across Australia.

- LTO Ultrium 9 half-high form factor — high capacity and performance in a compact footprint
- Dual-port 12 Gbps SAS-3 interface for fast, redundant host connectivity
- Dynamic speed matching reduces backhitch repositions and maximises throughput
- Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) head technology for increased storage density
- Independent tape loader and threader motors with positive pin retention for high reliability
- Application Managed Encryption (AME) support for at-rest data security
- WORM media support for regulatory compliance and tamper-proof archiving
- Backward read compatibility with LTO-8 media for investment protection
- Remote monitoring of tape drive status for proactive management
- Optional 2U rack-mount shelf accommodates two drives side-by-side
- High-bandwidth servo system maintains performance in shock and vibration environments
- Compatible with Lenovo servers running Microsoft Windows and Linux
- Broad backup software ecosystem compatibility

Lenovo offers a standard 1-year warranty across most product lines, including:
• PC Products: 1-year base warranty coverage for laptops, desktops, and other personal computing devices.
• Data Centre Products: 1-year base warranty for servers, storage, and networking hardware.
Warranty coverage includes repair or replacement for eligible defects in materials or workmanship under normal use conditions.
Extended Warranty Options:
IP Trading can offer extended warranty solutions tailored to your business needs. Please contact us for details on available Lenovo extended warranty packages.
https://support.lenovo.com/au/en/solutions/ht505088-product-warranty-and-other-agreements