IBM - 23R2583 - IBM TS3310 3576 Cable Spool

Product Overview

The IBM 23R2583 cable spool is a service and cable-management component designed for IBM TS3310 and IBM 3576 tape library environments. It helps organise, route, and protect internal cabling to support reliable media handling operations and reduce the risk of cable wear during normal library movement and maintenance.

For teams maintaining IBM tape infrastructure, sourcing the correct mechanical cable-management parts is key to keeping libraries operational and simplifying on-site service work. If you are standardising your IBM spares strategy, you can also align related infrastructure components across your environment such as NETWORK ADAPTER and SWITCH used in the surrounding data center network.

This part is commonly used when repairing or refurbishing tape library assemblies where cable routing must remain consistent and secure. In larger IBM estates, it can be helpful to coordinate spares alongside modular platform components like NETWORK MODULE to streamline procurement across multiple hardware generations.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics and deployment fit for this cable spool:

• IBM cable spool assembly to manage internal cable routing for controlled movement and reduced strain on connectors.
• Compatible with IBM TS3310 tape library systems to support correct cable organisation within the library chassis.
• Compatible with IBM 3576 tape library family configurations to maintain proper cable handling during operation and service.
• Mechanical cable-management design to help minimise cable pinch points and wear over repeated library activity cycles.
• Service-friendly fitment to support faster replacement during maintenance windows and component refurbishments.
• Designed for tape library environments to help maintain stable internal cabling paths around moving mechanisms.
• Ideal as an on-hand spare part to support break/fix maintenance and lifecycle extension of TS3310/3576 installations.
• Enterprise hardware component suitability to support 24/7 data center and backup infrastructure operations.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished spares are a practical way to extend the lifecycle of existing IBM tape library environments while supporting sustainability goals by reducing electronic waste.

All products include a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. Direct Hardware Supply is an international supplier of refurbished IT hardware, shipping worldwide from Denmark, and can support ongoing sourcing across the broader IBM portfolio.