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IBM TS4300 3U Tape Library Base Module (3555-L3A)

MPN3555-L3A

Also known as 00VJ943

The IBM 3555-L3A is the 3U base module of the TS4300 Tape Library, with 40 cartridge slots and room for up to 3 half-height LTO drives.

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IBM TS4300 3U Tape Library Base Module (3555-L3A)

3555-L3A · Refurbished · 1 year warranty

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Overview

Every TS4300 library starts with a base module, and the IBM 3555-L3A is that module. It is a 3U unit that can sit in a rack or on a tabletop.

Inside are 40 cartridge slots, or 35 when the 5-slot I/O station is used. It holds 3 half-height drives, or 1 full-height plus 1 half-height. Supported drives are LTO-6 and later, with SAS or Fibre Channel interfaces.

The design scales by stacking modules: up to 7 modules in 21U libraries, or 16 modules in 48U libraries. One power supply is standard, and a second redundant supply is optional. Input is 100-240 V AC at 50-60 Hz, maximum power is 370 W, weight is 20 kg and dimensions are 133 x 480 x 880 mm (H x W x D).

The FRU number is 00VJ943. Offered New or Refurbished with 1 year or 3 years of warranty, or Used with 90 days.

Specifications

IBM 3555-L3A specifications
Manufacturer part number3555-L3A
BrandIBM
Weight20 kg
Dimensions133 x 480 x 880 mm (H x W x D)
Maximum drives3 half-height, or 1 full-height + 1 half-height
Form factor3U rack or tabletop
Maximum power370 W
ScalabilityUp to 7 modules (21U libraries) or 16 modules (48U libraries)
Input voltage100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz
Component typeTape library base module
Power supplies1 standard, optional second redundant power supply
Cartridge slots40 (35 with the 5-slot I/O station)
Supported drivesLTO-6 and later, SAS or Fibre Channel

Specifications from the manufacturer's datasheet ↗

Alternative part numbers

Other numbers for 3555-L3A, as printed on labels, spare-parts lists and manufacturer documents. Search works with any of them.

Alternative part numbers for 3555-L3A
Part numberTypeBrandNote
00VJ943FRUSame brandTS4300 base chassis FRU (32-slot, 21U libraries) per IBM user guideQuote this part number

FAQ

How many cartridge slots does the 3555-L3A have?
40 slots, or 35 when the 5-slot I/O station is in use.
Which tape drives can the TS4300 base module hold?
LTO-6 and later, SAS or Fibre Channel: 3 half-height drives, or 1 full-height plus 1 half-height.
How far can a TS4300 library scale?
Up to 7 modules in 21U libraries, or 16 modules in 48U libraries.
What is the FRU number for this base module?
00VJ943.
What are the power requirements?
100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, with a maximum of 370 W. One power supply is standard and a second redundant one is optional.

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