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This document contains information on the 200/400GB IBM LTO full height generation 2 tape drive
and LTO generation 2 media option
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200/400GB IBM LTO full height generation 2 tape drive
LTO generation 2 media option
200/400GB IBM LTO full height generation 2 tape drive
The new IBM full height Linear Tape Open (LTO) drive provides a cost effective solution for IBM eServer xSeries server customers looking for an efficient tape product. This single drive, provides convenience and ease of use. This drive is a generation 2 tape drive that capitalizes on growth of Storage Area Networks (SANs) and tape automation due to transition from direct attached to network attached storage.
This drive features:
- Up to 35MBps transfer rate
- Up to 200/400GB capacity
- SCSI-3 Interface
- Backward read capability to generation 1 cartridges at 33% faster read rate.
Warranty
3 years limited warranty. Customer Carry in Exchange/repair (CCE/CCR)
NOTE: 3 years on parts, none on labor unless installed in external enclosure or server, where it picks up warranty of enclosure.
Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:
- LTO full height tape drive
- Package of assorted screws
- Multi-lingual User Manual CD
- Quick install guide/warranty
- Internal SCSI cable
- Cleaning cartridge
Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)
Worldwide
Marketing part number: 59P6744
Replacement part number: 71P9141
Associated part numbers:
Tape cartridge: 71P9207
IBM User Guide: 71P9205
IBM Quickstart Guide: 71P9206
Product dates
Worldwide
- Announce date: 15 April 2003
- Planned availability date: 16 May 2003
- Withdrawal date: N/A
- Effective withdrawal date: Not Applicable
Technical specifications
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement
35MBps transfer rate, SCSI interface 200/400GB capacity. Backward read capability of generation 1 at 33% faster read rate.
Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement
Height:
- inches: 3.34
- mm: 84.84
Width:
- inches: 5.84
- mm: 148
Depth:
- inches: 8.29
- mm: 210.6
Operating temperature
- Between 10 degrees celsius and 40 degrees celsius
- Between 50 degrees fahrenheit and 104 degrees fahrenheit
Relative humidity
- Operating: between 20% to 80%
Agency approvals
- UL
- cUL
- TUV
- CE C-Tick
No
Hardware requirements for IBM systems
The IBM LTO full height generation 2 tape drive is supported on the following platforms:
System name | Type | Model |
---|---|---|
IBM eServer xSeries 255 | 8685 | All |
IBM eServer xSeries 305 | 8673 | All |
IBM eServer xSeries 330 | 8654, 8674, 8675 | All |
IBM eServer xSeries 335 | 8676, 8830, 136C | All |
IBM eServer xSeries 342 | 8669 | All |
IBM eServer xSeries 345 | 8670 | All |
IBM eServer xSeries 360 | 8686, 136C | All |
IBM eServer xSeries 440 | 8687, 136C | All |
Software requirements
- Windows 2000 Server
- Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Red Hat Linux 6.x, 7.1
- Linux SuSE
- Turbo Linux
- Netware 5.x, 6.x
- SCO Unixware
Compatability
None
NOTE: Some configurations may not be compatible.
Limitations
None
LTO generation 2 media option
This media features:
- 200GB native capacity, up to 400GB with data compression
- 20 data cartridges per carton.
Warranty
5 years limited warranty
Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:
- 20 data tape media cartridges
Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)
Worldwide
Marketing part number: 71P9207
Replacement part number:
Product dates
Worldwide
- Announce date: 15 April 2003
- Planned availability date: 16 May 2003
- Withdrawal date: N/A
- Effective withdrawal date: Not Applicable
Technical specifications
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement
The LTO generation 2 Media has a 200GB native capacity and comes with 20 data cartridges per carton.
Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement
Height:
- inches: 1
- mm: 25.4
Width:
- inches: 4.5
- mm: 114.3
Depth:
- inches: 4.5
- mm: 114.5
Operating temperature
- Between 10 degrees celsius and 35 degrees celsius
- Between 50 degrees fahrenheit and 95 degrees fahrenheit
Relative humidity
- Operating: between 20% to 80%
Agency approvals
- UL
- cUL
- TUV
- CE C-Tick
Hardware requirements
The LTO generation 2 media tape drive is supported on the following IBM tape products.
- IBM LTO full height generation 2 tape drive
Software requirements
None
Compatability
None
NOTE: Some configurations may not be compatible.
Limitations
None
Document Location
Worldwide
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Modified date:
24 January 2019
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ibm1MIGR-50490