Modern Data Protection Without the Complexity.
Modern Data Protection Without the Complexity.Connect IBM TS4300 tape libraries to Ethernet with ATTO XstreamCORE® 8100T intelligent bridges—centralizing access, simplifying operations, and extending the value of tape infrastructure without a disruptive refresh.
The Challenge
Traditional tape infrastructure was not built for today’s distributed workflows.
Data growth, compliance mandates, cyber resilience requirements, and rising infrastructure costs are forcing organizations to rethink how they protect and retain information.
While tape remains one of the most economical and resilient platforms for backup and archive, direct-attached deployments can create operational complexity, fragmented access, and scaling limitations.
Common barriers
- Tape resources isolated to individual hosts
- Complex cabling and difficult infrastructure expansion
- Manual administration and fragmented operations
- High costs from overprovisioned storage environments
- Reduced flexibility for distributed or multi-site workflows
The Solution
IBM TS4300 + ATTO XstreamCORE: Enterprise Tape, Reimagined for an Ethernet-driven World.
ATTO XstreamCORE bridges IBM TS4300 tape libraries directly into Ethernet environments, making tape storage available across multiple hosts and workflows—without dedicated intermediary servers or complex physical infrastructure.
By combining IBM’s scalable tape architecture with ATTO XstreamCORE bridges, organizations gain centralized control, simplified deployment, and enterprise-class continuity for backup and archive operations.
Business Value
What customers gain:
Centralized tape access
Extend tape library resources across Ethernet-connected environments and reduce single-host dependency.
Simplified operations
Reduce cabling complexity, simplify deployment, and make tape easier to manage across distributed teams.
Better infrastructure utilization
Modernize access to existing tape investments instead of overprovisioning more expensive storage tiers.
Scalable retention
Support growing backup, archive, and compliance requirements with a modular tape foundation.
Cyber-resilient archive
Strengthen long-term data protection with centralized, offline-capable archive strategies.
Trusted connectivity
Rely on ATTO’s purpose-built connectivity expertise for mission-critical, data-intensive workflows.
Solution Components
A future-ready path to enterprise data protection.
Together, IBM TS4300 and ATTO XstreamCORE improve accessibility, lower complexity, and help organizations maximize the value of tape infrastructure.
IBM TS4300 Tape Library
High-density, modular tape storage optimized for scalable, long-term retention.
ATTO XstreamCORE 8100T
Intelligent Ethernet-to-tape connectivity that extends tape access across distributed environments while simplifying deployment and improving operational flexibility.
Ideal Use Cases
Designed for data-intensive retention workflows.
Backup & Archive
Consolidate long-term retention while improving operational control.
Media & Entertainment
Archive high-resolution content without consuming expensive production storage.
Higher Education & Research
Retain growing datasets while simplifying access and reducing storage costs.
Financial & Legal Services
Support long-term retention and chain-of-custody requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protect sensitive records while supporting compliance and scalable retention.
Government & Critical Infrastructure
Improve cyber resilience with centralized, offline archive strategies.
Video
Watch how ATTO XstreamCORE helps modernize tape connectivity and simplify backup and archive workflows.