Tape Enablement Kit facilitates DDS drive installation.
Press Release Summary:
Tape Enablement Kit provides method of installing digital data storage (DDS) tape drives internally in select eServer xSeries® servers. With support for one DDS Generation 5 tape drive, kit includes tape drive carrier, 2 snubbers, 4 screws, and one spacer. It also includes 24 and 39 in. SCSI cables, internal 2-drop power cable, and 3.5 in. HH DDS drive bezel. SATA HDD, rated at 250 GB and 7,200 rpm, is recommended for use with this kit.
Original Press Release:
IBM Tape Enablement Kit -- An Economical, High-Performance Installation Solution for DDS Tape Drives in Selected IBM eServer xSeries Servers
At a glance
The IBM Tape Enablement Kit offers an economical, high-performance installation solution for DDS tape drives in selected xSeries servers. This new tape kit:
· Provides same ease-of-use and setup features that enable common support requirements across the enterprise
· Supports use of one digital data storage (DDS) Generation 5 tape drive
· One-year limited warranty1 on parts
For technical support:
· Call the Support Center (800-IBM-SERV)
or
· Request technical information via the Personal Computing Division Web site at
http://ibm.com/pc/support
Overview
The IBM Tape Enablement Kit offers an excellent method of installing digital data storage (DDS) tape drives internally in selected xSeries® servers.
Cost-effective performance
· Supports DDS Generation 5 tape drive
· Provides ease of use and setup capability
· One-year limited warranty on parts
The IBM Tape Enablement Kit includes:
· Tape drive carrier
· Two snubbers
· Four screws
· Spacer
· One 1-meter (39-inch) SCSI cable
· One 0.61-meter (24-inch) SCSI cable2
· Internal two-drop power cable2
· Documentation
· 3.5-inch HH DDS drive bezel
With rigorous testing by IBM through the ServerProven® program, you can maintain a high degree of confidence that your xSeries server tape storage subsystem is compatible and will function reliably.
250 GB 7,200-rpm SATA HDD
This SATA HDD joins the family of HDD offerings to satisfy a wide range of storage requirements. Each drive is contained in a 3.5-inch, 1-inch high, slim-line form factor that allows maximum installations in supported xSeries servers. They are engineered to support the entry-level enterprise server applications.
Larger capacity with SATA technology
· For supported xSeries server models with simple-swap SATA bays, select the 250 GB 7,200-rpm Simple-swap SATA HDD
· Rigorously tested through the ServerProven program - Instills confidence that your xSeries storage subsystem is compatible and will function reliably
For the latest information on safe and effective computing, visit
http://www.ibm.com/pc/safecomputing
1 For information on the IBM Statement of Limited Warranty, visit http://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machine_warranties/
Alternatively, this information is also available by contacting your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.
2 Not required for xSeries 365.
Planned availability date
September 27, 2004
