How to Find a Specific Tape Drive or Storage Model on CPU Inc's Site

CPU Inc (Computer Peripherals Unlimited Inc) organizes its catalog by tape format and technology generation first, then by brand and model number, so the fastest way to locate a specific drive is to identify its format family (LTO, 3590, DLT/SDLT, 4mm, 8mm, 9-track, 3480/3490/3490E, or 3592) and scan that section for your model. If your exact model isn't listed, the site directs you to call 800-278-3480 (toll free, USA) or 480-505-0177 (international) or submit a quote request, since CPU Inc positions itself as a worldwide distributor that can source storage and backup solutions beyond what's shown.

Start with the format family, not the brand

The product navigation is built around tape technology generations. Match your hardware to one of these groups before searching for a model number:

If you know the drive's format but not its exact model, this table narrows the search to a handful of entries. If you know the model but not the format, use the brand groupings below instead.

Find by brand and model number

Model numbers on the site follow the manufacturer's naming, so search the page for the brand prefix:

• StorageTek / SUN — T10000B, T9840D, and LTO tape drives
• IBM — 3490E, 3590 (B/E/H series), 3592
• Fujitsu — M2483B, M2485B, M2483H, M2485H, M2488, M2483N, M2485K/N, M2488C, M2488E, M8100
• Quantum — DLT2000XT through DLT8000, SDLT 220/320/600
• Sony — SDT 7000/9000/10000, SDX 300/500/700, SAIT
• Exabyte — 8505XL, 8700LT, 8700, 8900, Mammoth1, M2 Mammoth2
• HP — C1533, C1533a, C1537, C1559, C5685c, C5717a, 88780
• M4 Data — 9906, 9914
• Qualstar — 3400 Series, LTO libraries, Teraloader libraries

A practical shortcut: use your browser's find function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) on the products page and type the model number without spaces or with the manufacturer prefix, e.g. "M2488" or "SDLT 600."

Locate autoloaders and tape libraries separately

Libraries are grouped under their own "Autoloaders & Tape Libraries" section rather than mixed in with standalone drives. Entries include Overland Storage libraries, AIT, SAIT, and DLT libraries, Qualstar LTO and Teraloader libraries, rackmount libraries, and Overland ARCvault and NEO LTO libraries. If you're looking for a library rather than a single drive, check this section first — the same drive model may appear both as a standalone unit and inside a library configuration.

Check media and related categories if the drive is listed but you need supplies

The catalog also separates tape media (LTO, 3592, 3590, DLT, and recertified media) from the drives themselves. If your goal is consumables for a drive you already own, go to the media section for your format rather than the drive listings. Disk systems (RAID, SAN/NAS, SnapServers, Actifio, FalconStor CDP, virtual tape libraries) and services (tape drive repair, data conversion, DCX software) sit in their own sections.

When your model isn't listed

The page doesn't publish a full inventory, and the visible listings are a subset of what a worldwide distributor typically handles. If your exact model or generation is missing:

1. Call 800-278-3480 (USA toll free) or 480-505-0177 (international); Spanish support is noted on the site.
2. Or use the Request Quote link to describe the model, format, and quantity.

Expect to provide the manufacturer, model number, and format generation — that's the same information the site's own categories are built on, so it's the fastest way for them to confirm availability or a compatible alternative.

A quick verification step

Before calling, confirm your drive's format generation from its label or front panel (for example, an LTO-4 drive versus an LTO-5), because compatibility and media differ between generations. Matching the generation first prevents ordering media or a replacement unit that fits the slot but not the format.