Tape Drive provides reliable backup subsystem.July 22, 2005 - Suited for entry-level to mid-range data backup applications, Half-High LTO Generation 2 SCSI Tape Drive has 5.25 in. form factor and offers 200 GB native capacity with 24 MB/s native transfer rate. Tape backup subsystem, requiring 18 W power, supports Ultra160 or higher SCSI adapters as well as various operating systems and backup software. PRO/1000 GT Dual Port Server Adapter enables multiport connections for data centers with PCI slot constraints.
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Original Press release
IBM (Corporate Headquarters)
1 New Orchard Rd.
Armonk, NY, 10504-1783
USA
IBM Half-High LTO Generation 2 SCSI Tape Drive Offers Reliable, Economical Backup Subsystem
At a glance
The Half-High LTO Generation 2 SCSI Tape Drive is a tape backup subsystem ideal for entry to mid-range data backup applications. It offers:
5.25-inch, half-high form factor (internal installation)
Solid performance: 200 GB native capacity, 24 MB/s native transfer rate, 18-watt operating power
Ease of use and service
Support for Ultra160 (or higher) SCSI adapters
Support for leading operating systems and popular backup software
One-year, limited warranty3
The LTO Generation 3 Media 5-Pack option is packaged with five cartridges per carton and carries a 5-year limited warranty.
The PRO/1000 GT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel enables multiport connections for data centers with PCI slot constraints.
For technical support:
Call the IBM Support Center at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
or
Request technical information via the Personal Computing Division Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
Overview
Half-High LTO Generation 2 SCSI Tape Drive
Take advantage of solid performance, excellent data storage capacity, a high-density form factor, and industry-leading Linear Tape-Open (LTO) backup technology with the Half-High LTO Generation 2 SCSI Tape Drive.
The drive offers an attractively priced entry offering into LTO technology for mid- to high-end IBM xSeries® servers requiring high-capacity, high-performance, and high-reliability 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 400 GB per cartridge at a backup rate of up to 172.8 GB/hr. It delivers solid performance through attachment to a supported 160 MB/s, or higher, Ultra2 low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI adapter or onboard controller.
The LTO Generation 2 Tape Drive delivers strong performance with data transfers up to 24 MB/s in native mode (86.4 GB/hr) and 48 MB/s in compressed mode1 (172.8 GB/hr).
LTO Generation 3 Media 5-Pack Option: This option provides an economical, convenient method of purchasing data cartridge supplies for your LTO Generation 3 Tape Drives. This 5-pack will support any LTO Generation 3 tape drive or tape automation product, including IBM's LTO Generation 3 Tape Drive (25R0012). It is packaged as a separate option with five cartridges per carton and has a 5-year limited warranty.
PRO/1000 GT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intelâ„¢: The lead-free, RoHS-compliant2 Dual Port Adapter is optimal for visualized data centers that are slot-constrained. This adapter delivers an impressive throughput boost and other advanced server features such as failover, load balancing, and teaming with two ports up to 1 gigabit speed. The half-length adapter runs on a PCI-X 64-bit slot at speeds up to 133 MHz bus speed.
Key prerequisites
Half-High LTO Generation 2 SCSI Tape Drive
Ultra160 or Ultra320 SCSI adapter
An available half-high or full-high drive bay or supported external tape enclosure
LTO Generation 3 Media 5-Pack
IBM LTO Generation 3 Tape Drive (25R0012)
Pro/1000 GT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel
Supported xSeries or BladeCenterâ„¢ systems
Windows, Linux, Red Hat, or SUSE LINUX
Planned availability dates
July 25, 2005:
Half-High LTO Generation 2 Tape Drive
Dual Port Adapter
July 26, 2005, LTO Generation 3 Media Cartridge
Reference information
1 Based on using the 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.
2 RoHS is a European Union directive dealing with the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
3 For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-IBM-SERV (800-426-7378) or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.
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