Tape Drive and Media provide large-capacity backup solution.

Press Release Summary:




LTO Full High Linear Tape Drive supports up to 35 GB/s transfer rate and has SCSI-3 interface. LTO Generation-2 Tape Media option features 200 GB native capacity and up to 400 GB with data compression. Ultra 160 146.8 GB SCSI hard disk drive is contained in 3.5 in., 1 in. high slim-line form for installation into xSeries servers. It provides 160 MB/s data transfer rate at 10,000 rpm spindle speed, and includes Predictive Failure Analysis and hot-swap capability.



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IBM LTO Full High Tape Drive and Media - Provides High-Speed, Large-Capacity, Tape Back-up Solutions, also a Ultra160 146.8 GB SCSI HDD



At a Glance
LTO Full High (FH) Tape Drive Option supports:
o Up to 35 GB/s transfer rate
o Up to 200/400 GB capacity
o SCSI-3 interface
o Three-year limited warranty

The LTO Generation-2 Tape Media Option features:
o 200 GB native capacity, up to 400 GB with data compression
o Twenty data cartridges supplied per carton

Ultra160 146.8 GB SCSI HDD Option features:
o 160 MB/s data transfer rate at 10,000-rpm spindle speed
o Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA)
o Hot-swap capability in a 1-inch slim-line form factor

For technical support:
o Call IBM at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378)
or
o Request technical information via the Personal Computing Division Web site at www.pc.ibm.com

Overview
The new Full High (FH) Linear Tape Open drive provides a cost-effective solution for IBM eserverxSeries(TM) server customers looking for an efficient tape product. This single drive provides convenience and ease-of-use.

This Generation-2 tape drive capitalizes on growth of SANs and tape automation due to transition from direct-attached to network-attached storage. This drive features:
o Up to 35 MB/s transfer rate
o Up to 200/400 GB2 capacity
o SCSI-3 Interface
o Backward read capability to Generation-1 cartridges at 33% faster read rate
o Three-year limited warranty: Three years on parts, none on labor unless installed in external enclosure or server, where it picks up warranty of enclosure.

LTO Generation-2 Media Option: This media features:
o 200 GB native capacity, up to 400 GB with data compression
o Twenty data cartridges per carton
o Five years limited warranty

Ultra160 146.8 GB SCSI HDD Option: The evolution of the Ultra160 SCSI HDD is available to meet your xSeries data storage requirements. This high-speed SCSI HDD satisfies a range of high-performance storage needs. This drive is contained in a 3.5-inch, 1-inch high, slim-line form for maximum installation into xSeries servers.

Next Generation SCSI Technology
o For supported xSeries servers with hot-swap bays
o High-performance 160 Mb/s data transfer
o 10,000 rpm spindle speed
o High reliability; SCA-2 compliant (hot-swap), HDD plugs directly into the hot-swap backplane
o Predictive Failure Analysis® (PFA) - Alerts you for most impending drive failures to minimize system problems
o Three years limited warranty

Key Prerequisites
A dedicated Ultra160 or Ultra320 SCSI channel

Planned Availability Dates
o May 13, 2003 - IBM Ultra160 146.8 GB 10K-rpm SCSI Hot-Swap HDD
o May 16, 2003:
o IBM LTO FH Generation-2 Tape Drive
o IBM Linear Tape Open Generation-2 Media

Trademarks
The e-business logo and xSeries are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.

Predictive Failure Analysis is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.

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