Tape Enclosures add external drives to servers.
Press Release Summary:
IBM xSeries® Tape Enclosures allow each tape drive to be independently attached to supported xSeries server. Available in half-high and full-high models, enclosures can be used on table top or rack shelf. External SCSI cable and terminator facilitate setup.
Original Press Release:
IBM Half-High and Full-High Tape Enclosures Increase Tape Drive Attachment for Supported IBM eServer xSeries Servers
Overview
The new IBM xSeries® Tape Enclosures offer a cost effective
solution for adding external tape drives to IBM xSeries servers. They allow each of these tape drives to be independently attached to a supported xSeries server.
The Half-High and Full-High Enclosures can be used as a table
top solution or on a rack shelf.
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Key prerequisites
Supported xSeries servers with supported and installed SCSI host
adaptors, and a supported xSeries tape drive. Refer to the Technical information section for details.
Planned availability date
September 3, 2004
At a glance
The new Tape Enclosures offer external tape solutions for
supported xSeries Servers that do not have internal drive bays.
Key features include:
o Easy installation and removal of tape drives
o External SCSI cable and terminator for easy setup
o Three-year, limited parts warranty
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE001
