Tape Library • 24-slot LTO • Scrap: $15–$59
IBM System x Server — Representative photo
Technical data for IBM TS3100 Tape Library
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | IBM |
| Model | TS3100 Tape Library |
| Category | System x Server |
| Form Factor | Tape Library |
| Processor | 24-slot LTO |
| Memory | SAS/FC |
| Scrap Value (est.) | $15–$59 |
| Scrap Metal Rate | $0.22/lb |
| Min. Lot for Pickup | Commercial lots preferred |
What your IBM System x Server is worth and how to sell it
The IBM TS3100 Tape Library is a Tape Library with 24-slot LTO and SAS/FC RAM capacity. At current June 2026 ITAD scrap market rates, this unit is worth approximately $15–$59 depending on condition, completeness, and whether drives are included. The scrap metal rate for this unit is approximately $0.22/lb.
IBM is one of the world's leading enterprise technology manufacturers. The TS3100 Tape Library contains significant recoverable materials including copper in the motherboard traces and power delivery, gold in CPU socket pins and PCIe connectors, palladium in capacitors, and tin in solder joints. At data center decommission scale, these materials add up to real money.
At ScrapMetalBuyers.com, we specialize in commercial ITAD decommissions. Whether you have a single rack or an entire data center, Sean handles every deal personally. We offer free pickup, same-day payment, and data destruction certificates on request. We buy complete lots — servers, switches, storage, UPS, and cabling together.
Disclaimer: All prices are estimates based on June 2026 market conditions. ITAD scrap values change with commodity markets. Call 954-488-0700 for a confirmed, locked-in quote on your specific lot.
Approximately $15–$59 (June 2026). Prices change daily. Call 954-488-0700 for a confirmed quote.
Yes — we offer free commercial pickup for lots of 5+ units or full rack decommissions anywhere in the US.
Yes. We provide data destruction documentation for all drives processed. Ask Sean when you call.
Yes — we buy mixed lots of Dell, HP, Cisco, IBM, NetApp, and all other brands together. No sorting required.
Same-day payment by check or wire transfer on approved commercial lots.