Tape Drive uses VS backup technology.
Press Release Summary:
Model VS160 Digital Linear Tape Drive utilizes Ultra160 Low Voltage Differential SCSI interface. It offers storage capacity of 80 GB with data transfer rate of 8 MB/s in native mode, and 160 GB capacity with 16 MB/s transfer rate in compressed mode. Half-high, 5.25 in. form factor enables internal installation into many xSeries servers. LEDs and on-board diagnostics indicate drive operating status, need for head cleaning, and error conditions.
Original Press Release:
IBM Digital Linear Tape VS160 SCSI Tape Drive Deliver Excellent Storage Capacity and Data Transfer
Overview
The 80/160 GB Half-High Digital Linear Tape (DLT) VS160 Internal SCSI Tape Drive joins the IBM family of DLT tape offerings available for IBM eserver xSeries servers.
Take advantage of solid performance, excellent data storage
capacity, and a high-density form factor while using popular VS backup technology.
Performance
The tape drive, using Ultra160 Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI interface, delivers strong performance with data transfers up to:
o 8 MB/s in native mode(28.8 GB/hr)
o 16 MB/s in compressed mode (57.6 GB/hr)
High density
The VS160 tape backup is a compact, high-density storage device that provides excellent storage capacity for entry- to mid-range server applications. Its 5.25-inch, half-high form factor enables economical internal installation into many xSeries servers. Storage capabilities are up to:
o 80 GB in native mode
o 160 GB in compressed mode
Easy to use and service
The tape drive enables easy microcode updates over the SCSI bus.
The device contains convenient LEDs combined with on-board diagnostics to indicate:
o Drive operating status
o Need for head cleaning
o Error conditions
You can order a tape media multipack option for the 80/160
VS160 tape drive. It includes five data cartridges.
Key prerequisites
o Ultra160 SCSI adapter
o Half-high drive bay or supported enclosure (part numbers 3510020, 3510030, or 0034B0X)
Planned availability date
o November 21, 2003, DLT VS160 Tape Drive (59P6745)
o December 12, 2003, DLT VS160 Tape Media Multipack (71P9183)
At a glance
The Digital Linear Tape VS160 SCSI Tape Drive joins the family
of DLT tape offerings available for xSeries servers. Features include:
o 5.25-inch, half-high form factor; internal installation
o Solid performance
o Ease of use and service
o Support for Ultra160 SCSI adapters
o Support for leading operating systems and popular backup
software
o Three-year limited warranty
For technical support:
o Call the Support Center at 800-IBM-SERV (800-426-7378)
or
o Request technical information at: www.ibm.com/pc/support
For additional information, contact your IBM representative,
call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: www.ibm.com.
