IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader (machine type 3572) is an entry-level, compact 1U tape autoloader that is designed to offer IBM tape reliability, density, and performance for entry-level and compact tape libraries at a cost-effective price.With a capacity of nine cartridges and employing patented IBM HD slot technology, the TS2900 Tape Autoloader is a rack-mountable or deskside unit that contains either a single IBM LTO Ultrium 8 HH SAS Tape Drive (Model S8H), an IBM LTO Ultrium 7 HH SAS Tape Drive (Model S7H), or an IBM LTO Ultrium 6 HH SAS Tape Drive (Model S6H) in a 1U form factor height.The TS2900 is suitable for use in network-attached storage implementations, such as backups and mass storage archives where multiterabyte capacities are required. Storage and tape management is provided by software such as IBM Spectrum Protect, IBM Spectrum Archive, and other compatible software offerings.TS2900 leverages IBM Spectrum Archive for direct, intuitive, and graphical access to data stored in IBM tape drives and libraries by incorporating the IBM LTFS format standard. LTFS compatibility allows tape-stored data to be accessed as if it were on disk or flash storage.