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80/160 GB DAT160 SAS tape drive (FC 5619)

Learn about the features of this media device.

For FC 5619, one of the following feature codes must be ordered to internally attach the tape drive:

FC 3655 SAS cable group (logic and power) for HH SAS tape in 3.5" DASD backplane. The 3.5" DASD, uses the short cable with part number: 42R5814 (optional 42R5815)
FC 3656 SAS cable group (logic and power) for HH SAS tape in SFF DASD backplane. The 2.5" DASD, uses a longer cable with part number: 46K5450 (replaces 42R5815)

Table 1. 80/160 GB DAT160 SAS tape drive features
Features	Description
Description	The 80/160 GB DAT160 SAS tape drive is a 5.25-inch, half-high, SAS drive, which provides a high capacity for save/restore and achieve functions. To see an illustration of this drive, see Figure 1. This tape drive uses IBM® DAT160, 4 mm data cartridges and is compression capable, providing a capacity of up to 160 GB with 2:1 compression ratio. Characteristics: FRU part number: 23R9723 Custom card identification number (CCIN): 63A0 Media part numbers: see Tape cartridges (FC 5619) Capacity: 80 GB native mode, 160 GB (typical) compression mode Form factor: 5.25-inch half high Media: DAT160, DAT72, and DDS4 media Technology: helical scan, rotating head Operation: streaming Data transfer rate: 6 MBps native mode, 12 MBps (typical) compression Interface: integrated, internal SAS Compatibility: DDS4 (read/write), DAT72 (read/write), and DAT160 (read/write) Attributes provided: 4 mm tape capability, test cartridge, cleaning cartridge, and a data cartridge Attributes required: One 1.6-inch (41 mm) half-high media bay and one integrated, internal SAS
Tools	The following tools and documentation are needed to complete the installation: A flat-blade screwdriver (if this device is not an auto-docking feature on your system) Your system unit documentation, including any service documentation Your operating system documentation Contact the place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Note: If you are installing the auto-docking version of this device on your system, see your system documentation for information about the auto-docking feature.
Media	This tape drive uses 4 mm data cartridges for saving and restoring system data. It is designed to use only DDS (Digital Data Storage) data cartridges. The cartridges are identified by one of the following DDS symbols: The tape drive reads and writes data to tape cartridges that are in the DDS4, DAT72, or DAT160 format.
Related information	Your package contains the following items: The tape drive Media kit containing: One cleaning cartridge One test tape Specific hardware for attaching the drive to your specific system, as detailed on the parts listing provided with your drive, or as follows: Drive slide assembly 2 rails 4 Screws (Flat blade)

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Last updated: Thu, July 10, 2014