Overview - IBM 100/200 GB LTO Half-High Tape Drive

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General information
The IBM 100/200 GB Linear Tape Open (LTO) Half-High Tape Drive is an attractively priced, entry offering into LTO technology. It provides a new benchmark for mid- to high-end IBM eServer xSeries and Netfinity servers requiring high-capacity, high-performance, and high-eliability tape solutions in a 5.25-inch, half-high form factor.

Using its onboard hardware data compression feature, and assuming a 2:1 compression ratio, this drive can store up to 200 GB(1)(2) per cartridge, at a backup rate of up to 54 GB/hr. It delivers solid performance through attachment to a supported 80 MB/s Ultra2 low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI adapter or onboard controller.

The 100/200 GB LTO Half-High Tape Drive joins the 3600 Series LTO family of reliable tape products. Its high-density, half-high form factor provides a cost-effective internal tape solution to xSeries and Netfinity servers with an open 5.25-inch, half-high bay.

Key prerequisites
Installation requires a supported:

• Ultra2 or Ultra160 SCSI controller
• An available half-high drive bay

At a glance
The high-density 100/200 GB LTO Half-High Tape Drive includes the following features and benefits:

• 100 GB native capacity; speeds up backups and reduces costs by reducing the number of tape changes required
• 8 MB/s native backup rate (27 GB/hr native; up to 54 GB/hr compressed) decreases system time allotted to backups, frees system and IT resources for other tasks
• Space saving 5.25-inch, half-high form factor
• Eight-channel Read-While Write; speeds the operation of the drive and ensures data integrity
• Improved cartridge load mechanism; eliminates dropped leader problems
• Supports either Ultra2 or Ultra160 SCSI controllers
• Supports leading operating systems and popular backup software
• Three-year, limited warranty(3)

In Canada for technical support call IBM Support Center (1-800-565-3344) or for the location of the nearest reseller, call 1-800-426-2255.

(1) When referring to tape drive capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments.
(2) Based on using onboard hardware data compression feature and assuming a 2:1 compression ratio. Data compression is dependent on many factors and is often less than stated.

US, PCNA, CAN
(3) For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-426-7378 or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.

AP, LA, EMEA
(3) For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your local IBM representative. Copies are available upon request.

Warranty
3 year limited customer carry-in exchange

Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:

• LTO tape drive assembly
• Multi-lingual User Manual CD
• Quick Install Guide/Warranty
• Veritas Trial Software CD
• Computer Associates Trial Software CD
• Data cartridge
• Clean cartridge

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)
Part numbers applicable to: World Wide

• Marketing part number: 24P2396
• Replacement part number (FRU): 24P2400 replaced by 24P2446
  

Product dates
World Wide

• Announce date: 23 Jan 2001
• Planned availability date: 16 Feb 2001
• Withdrawal date: 31 Dec 2002

Technical specifications
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

• Native transfer: 8 MB/s (27 GB/hr)
• Compressed: 16 MB/s (54 GB/hr)
• Native Capacity: 100 GB
• Compressed: 200 GB

Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement
Weight

• 3.5 lbs
• 1.5 kg

Height

• 1.63 inches
• 41.45 mm

Width

• 5.75 inches
• 146 mm

Depth

• 8.7 inches
• 221 mm

Shipping dimensions

• Approximate height: 177.8 mm (7.0 in)
• Approximate width: 247.7 mm (9.75 in)
• Approximate depth: 311.2 mm (12.25 in)
• Approximate weight: 1.8 kg (4.0 lb)

Operating temperature
Between 10 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft.)
Between 50 degrees Fahrenheit and 95 degrees Fahrenheit at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft.)

Storage temperature
Between 10 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius at 914 to 2,133 m (3,000 to 7,000 ft.)
Between 50 degrees Fahrenheit and 90 degrees Fahrenheit at 914 to 2,133 m (3,000 to 7,000 ft.)

Relative humidity
Operating: between 20% and 80%

Altitude
Maximum Altitude: 2,133 m (7,000 ft.)

Agency approvals

• UL
• C-Tick
• FCC
• BSMI
• CE
• TUV

Hardware requirements for IBM systems
These products require connection to a dedicated channel of an integrated Ultra2 or Ultra160 SCSI controller or a similar optional SCSI adapter(1) installed in the server.

Internal installation in an open 5.25-inch, half-high bay in the following servers is supported:

External installation through the use of an optional NetMedia Storage Expansion Unit (3551-001) is supported with the following servers:

(1) For the most current information about servers and SCSI adapters supported with LTO tape products, visit our IBM ServerProven Web site.
(2) Requires an LVD SCSI cable available in the Netfinity Media Bay Conversion Kit (10K2340)
(3) Requires a supported Ultra2 or Ultra160 SCSI adapter listed in the COMPATIBILITY section.

Supported operating systems
The 100/200 GB LTO Half-High Tape Drive is supported with the following network operating systems:

• NetWare 5.1(3)
• Windows NT 4.0
• Windows 2000 Server
• Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Linux Red Hat 6.1 and 6.2
• Linux Caldera 2.3
• Linux SuSe 6.3

Compatibility
The following SCSI adapters are supported:

• IBM PCI Fast/Wide Ultra LVD SCSI-2 Adapter (33L5000)
• IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI Adapter (19K4646)

Limitations
These products require a dedicated Ultra2 LVD SCSI channel for optimum performance. Some configurations may not be supported.

Supported tape backup applications
One of the following tape backup applications are required to support the operating systems listed above:

• Computer Associates
  • ARCserveIT V6.61 for NT
  • ARCserve2000 for Windows 2000
  • ARCserveIT V6.61 for Linux
• Veritas
  • Backup Exec V8.5 for NT and Windows 2000
  • Backup Exec V8.5 for NetWare

For the latest software compatibility information, visit our IBM ServerProven Web site.