Overview - IBM 60/120GB 8mm M2 SCSI Tape Drive

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General information
The IBM 60/120GB 8-mm M2 SCSI Tape Drive is the second generation high performance 8-mm tape drive from IBM. This tape drive provides a cost-effective, high-reliability tape backup solution for mid-range to high-end server computer systems.

The IBM 60/120GB 8-mm M2 SCSI Tape Drive features 60GB native capacity and a backup rate of up to 12MB/sec. With the use of hardware-controlled data compression, the drive capacity can be increased up to 120GB and the backup rate can be raised up to 24MB/sec (assuming 2:1 compression).

Note: Data compression is dependent on many factors and is often less than stated.

This tape drive is positioned above the DDS (4-mm) family of tape products but below the DLT tape products. The drive uses the 225m, 150m or 75m AME cartridge from Exabyte or IBM.

The IBM 60/120GB 8-mm M2 SCSI Tape Drive features:

• Highest capacity tape drive in current 8-mm product family
• High-performance, cost-effective, tape backup solution
• Ultra2 LVD SCSI interface for improved performance
• LCD display for enhanced usability
• Combination data/clean cartridge cleans drive each time data cartridge is used
• Includes black bezel to match Netfinity systems

• Base drive
• Multilingual manual
• Combination data/clean cartridge
• Four M3 x 0.5 x 6-mm screws
• Trial Veritas backup software for NT and Netware

• Marketing part number: 00N8017

NOTE: Part number 00N8017 has been withdrawn and is no longer available for purchase through IBM.

• Replacement part number (FRU): 09N0771

• Announce date: 23 May 2000
• Planned availability date: 30 Jun 2000
• Effective withdrawal date: 04 Dec 2001

• 60GB capacity
• 12MB/sec, 43.2GB/hr

• Onboard hardware data compression
• Up to 120GB capacity
• Up to 24MB/sec, 86.4GB/hr (assuming 2:1 compression)

• 1.68 inches
• 42.78 mm

• 5.87 inches
• 149.2 mm

• 8.51 inches
• 216.2 mm

• Between 5 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius
• Between 41 degrees Fahrenheit and 104 degrees Fahrenheit

• UL
• CSA
• TUV
• CE
• C-Tick
• CB

• IntelliStation - 6866, 6868 (all models)
• Netfinity 4500R - 8656 (all models)
• Netfinity 5000 - 8659 (all models)
• Netfinity 5100 - 8658 (all models)
• Netfinity 5500 M20 - 8662 (all models)
• Netfinity 5600 - 8664 (all models)
• Netfinity 6000 - 8682 (all models)
• Netfinity 7000 M10 - 8680 (all models)
• Netfinity 7100 - 8666 (all models)
• Netfinity 7600 - 8665 (all models)
• Netfinity 8500 R - 8681 (all models)
• Netfinity Netmedia Bay - 3551 (model 001)
• Storage Enclosure - 3510 (models 020, 030)
• IBM xSeries 230 (8658)
• IBM xSeries 240 (8658)
• IBM xSeries 330 (8654)
• IBM xSeries 340 (8656)

Software requirements
A trial version of Veritas Backup Exec supporting NT, Netware is included with the tape option. Other software and hardware applications may be supported.

Compatibility
Some configurations may not be compatible.

Other
The Netfinity 5600 requires a LVD cable and terminator for optimal performance.