- Native LTO generation 6 media specification data transfer rate of up to 160 Mbps
- 6 Gbps SAS attachment support
- Application managed encryption support for half-high LTO generation 6 SAS tape drives
- 16 KB cartridge memory with Ultrium 6 media
- Half-high drive form factor
- Two SAS ports per drive to improve availability and attachability
- IBM LTFS partitioning support
- Better integrated electronics using IBM engineered copper technology
The IBM System Storage TS2260 Tape Drive Model H6S external stand-alone or rack mountable unit is designed to offer high capacity and performance for the midrange systems environment. The TS2260 incorporates the LTO IBM System Storage Ultrium 6 half-high SAS tape drive. The TS2260 tape drive supports the LTO generation 6 media specifications for LTO tape drive technology. The TS2260 can read and write to Ultrium 6 and Ultrium 5 cartridges, and is read compatible with Ultrium 4 cartridges. The Ultrium 6 tape drive is encryption capable and designed to support application managed encryption.