The IBM TS7700 is a mainframe virtual tape solution that optimizes data protection and business continuity for IBM data. The TS7700 operates at disk speeds while maintaining compatibility with existing tape operations. The IBM TS7700 network communication facility provides access from any host to all network data and supports superior business continuity. The 7th generation IBM TS7770 is built on IBM platforms, POWER9 processors, IBM FlashSystem 5030 disk cache, with increased performance, denser disk capacity, as well as improved storage economy and data security in the critical hybrid multi-cloud environment. is

Technical specifications:

Cartridge slots: 25 to 200
Scalability: Supports 1 to 12 tape drives.
Native capacity: 6000 GB
Form factor: 3U
Host interface: 6 Gb/s SAS
8 gig fiber channel
Compressed capacity: 15000 GB

Download IBM TS7700 Tape Library datasheet