Tape Drives work with eserver xSeries servers.
Press Release Summary:
With 5.25 in., half-high form factor, Digital Linear Tape (DLT) VS80 internal SCSI tape backup subsystem supports data transfers up to 6 MB/s in compressed mode, Ultra2 SCSI controllers, and Ultra160 SCSI adapters. With up to 100 GB native capacity per cartridge, LTO Half-High Tape Drive has 7.5 MB/s native backup rate and 8-channel read-while-write functionality. It supports Ultra2 or Ultra160 SCSI controllers.
Original Press Release:
IBM DLT VS80 Internal SCSI Tape Drive and 100/200 GB LTO Half-High Tape Drive Expand Tape Offerings for IBM eserver xSeries Servers
At a glance
DLT VS80 Internal SCSI Tape Drive
A tape backup subsystem ideal for entry- to mid-range data backup applications.
o 5.25-inch, half-high form factor (Internal installation)
o Solid performance
o Easy to use and service
o Supports Ultra2 SCSI controllers or Ultra160 SCSI adapters
o Supports leading operating systems and popular backup software
o Three-year, limited warranty1
100/200 GB LTO Half-High Tape Drive
o Up to 100 GB2 native capacity per cartridge
o 7.5 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
o Eight-channel read-while-write speeds the operation of the drive and ensures data integrity
o Supports either Ultra2 or Ultra160 SCSI controllers
o Supports leading operating systems and popular backup software
o Three-year, limited warranty1
For technical support:
Call the HelpCenter® (800-IBM-SERV)
or
Request technical information via the Personal Computing Division Web site at www.ibm.com/pc/support
Overview
DLT VS80 Internal SCSI Tape Drive
The Digital Linear Tape (DLT) VS80 Internal SCSI Tape Drive joins the IBM family of DLT tape offerings available for IBM xSeries® servers.
Take advantage of solid performance, excellent data storage capacity, and a high-density form factor while using popular VS80 backup technology.
Performance
The DLT VS80, using Ultra2 Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI interface, delivers strong performance with data transfers up to:
o 3 MB/s in native mode: 10.8 GB/hr
o 6 MB/s in compressed mode3: 21.6 GB/hr
High density
The VS80 tape backup is a compact, high-density storage device with excellent storage capacity for entry- to mid-range server applications.
A 5.25-inch, half-high form factor enables economical internal installation into many xSeries and Netfinity® servers with storage capabilities up to:
o 40 GB in native mode
o 80 GB in compressed mode
Easy to use and service
The DLT VS80 features firmware update capability for easy microcode updates over the SCSI bus. The device contains convenient LEDs combined with on-board diagnostics to indicate:
o Drive operating status
o Head cleaning needs
o Error conditions to help diagnose problems
100/200 GB LTO Half-High Tape Drive
This attractively priced, entry offering into LTO technology is a new benchmark for mid- to high-end 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 200 GB1,2 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 LVD SCSI adapter or onboard controller.
1 For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty, Call 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378) or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.
2 When referring to tape drive capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments.
3 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.
Key prerequisites
o Ultra2 controller or Ultra160 SCSI adapter
o An available half-high drive bay or supported enclosure
Planned availability date
October 17, 2003
Product positioning
DLT VS80 Internal SCSI Tape Drive
The DLT VS80 tape drive is positioned as an entry- to mid-range, internal tape-backup solution for xSeries servers. This high-density tape backup device supports economical internal installation into more xSeries servers than the full-high predecessor product.
100/200 GB LTO Half-High Tape Drive
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 xSeries servers requiring high-capacity, high-performance, and high-reliability tape solutions in a 5.25-inch, half-high form factor.
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