IBM TS2280 Tape Drive procurement reference for enterprise backup, archive and OEM tape replacement RFQs. IBM TS2280 Tape Drive is maintained in Atlas as an OEM tape storage procurement reference for enterprise backup, archive and replacement sourcing. IBM official TS2280 product and documentation pages identify the TS2280 as an LTO-8 tape drive platform for backup and archive procurement. Exact machine type, feature code and cable kit should be confirmed during RFQ. The page is structured for buyer searches by model, LTO generation, drive type, interface context and part number or PN aliases where available. Compatibility depends on server, OS, backup software, HBA, cable, firmware, library/drive generation and media generation. Submit an RFQ for configuration confirmation. Atlas does not publish price or stock quantity; quotation starts with RFQ review.
Typical enterprise use includes ibm lto-8 drive replacement, legacy backup maintenance, and archive expansion.
Quick Facts
| OEM Family | IBM Storage Tape |
|---|---|
| Model | TS2280 |
| Drive Type | External Tape Drive |
| Interface | SAS context; confirm exact host interface and cable kit during RFQ |
|---|
| Brand | IBM |
|---|---|
| PN / Part Number Search | TS2280 |
| LTO Generation | LTO-8 |
| Native Capacity | 12 TB native per LTO-8 media generation |
| Compressed Capacity | 30 TB compressed per LTO-8 media generation |
| Official Source | IBM official TS2280 product and documentation pages |
| Compatible Media Layer | LTO-8 data/WORM cartridge plus LTO cleaning media |
| Cleaning Media | LTO cleaning cartridge compatibility confirmed during RFQ |
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Yes. Include the exact PN, option part number, FRU, SKU or feature code if available. Atlas preserves user-provided PN values as buyer search metadata until official OEM evidence confirms them.
Provide server or library model, OS, backup software, HBA, cable type, firmware expectations, media generation, condition preference, quantity and delivery country.
No. Tape storage sourcing is RFQ-first because condition, OEM part number, compatibility, warranty and delivery must be confirmed before quotation.
Yes. Add optics, DAC, AOC or cable requirements to the RFQ so Atlas can review matching accessories before quote confirmation.
Yes. Share the host platform, interface requirements and deployment notes in the RFQ so Atlas can review compatibility before order confirmation.
Yes. Send required quantity, delivery country and condition preference so Atlas can prepare an RFQ response for project or batch purchasing.
Yes. Atlas can review delivery country, shipping preference and commercial documentation requirements before final quotation and payment confirmation.
Atlas can review EOL or replacement sourcing requests during RFQ and advise whether a direct match or alternative model is more practical.
RFQ
Request stock confirmation, condition, warranty scope, lead time and delivery review for IBM TS2280 Tape Drive. Atlas uses an RFQ-first workflow for enterprise hardware projects.
Brand
IBM
Model
TS2280
Product URL
https://itpricelist.com/products/ibm-ts2280-tape-drive/
