Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the IBM 3581-L17 (3581-L17 - IBM Tape Autoloader - 1 x Drive/7 x Slot - LTO Ultrium 1 - 700 GB (Native) / 1.40 TB (Compressed) - SCSI) is a Tape Libraries & Autoloaders component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include capacity of 700 GB, interface of SCSI. Typical use cases include in-place upgrades, EOL replacement under existing OEM service contracts, lab/test environments, and refurbished-rebuild programs. Pro Disk Network supplies the 3581-L17 to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The 3581-L17 is a IBM tape libraries & autoloaders component with capacity 700 GB, interface SCSI. Pro Disk Network sells the 3581-L17 for $2,748.59 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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The 3581-L17 is a IBM tape libraries & autoloaders part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 3581-L17 ship?
3581-L17 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The 3581-L17 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Production Deployment — Drop-in part for production enterprise infrastructure. Pre-tested and inspected before shipment.
Replacement / Spare — Hot-spare or RMA replacement keeping installed base running while OEM warranty is processed.
Lab / Dev / Test — Identical part for non-production validation environments. Cost-effective using refurbished tier.
Capacity Expansion — Adding capacity to an existing deployment without disturbing the production baseline.
What is the 3581-L17?
The 3581-L17 is a IBM enterprise IT hardware component with capacity 700 GB and interface SCSI, manufactured by IBM. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 3581-L17
Pros
Free 30-day return window covers DOA + fit issues
Cons
Designed for capacity tier, not write-intensive cache
Not a drop-in for desktop NAS without verifying caddy
Some firmware revs locked to specific RAID-controller families
Frequently Asked Questions about 3581-L17
Is the 3581-L17 a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 3581-L17 as factory-original IBM inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned IBM servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the 3581-L17 fit my system?
The 3581-L17 is a IBM tape libraries & autoloaders part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 3581-L17 ship?
3581-L17 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the 3581-L17?
New 3581-L17 units carry the full IBM manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 3581-L17?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.