Product Description
IBM AGKF LTO-6 HH Fibre Channel Tape Drive
The IBM AGKF LTO-6 HH Fibre Channel Tape Drive is a high-performance half-high internal drive designed for reliable data backup, archiving, and long-term storage. Featuring an 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface, this LTO Ultrium 6 drive offers excellent throughput and capacity in a compact form factor, making it suitable for integration into tape libraries like the IBM TS4300 (3555) series or compatible systems.
With support for 2.5 TB native capacity per LTO-6 cartridge (expandable to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression), the drive achieves native data transfer rates of up to 160 MB/s (up to 400 MB/s compressed), enabling fast and efficient operations for growing data volumes. It includes hardware encryption capabilities to secure sensitive information and maintains backward compatibility with prior LTO generations for seamless media handling.
The drive supports advanced features such as data integrity verification and is optimized for open-system environments. It comes with a caddy/sled for easy installation in supported libraries. This Fibre Channel model provides dual-port connectivity for high-availability setups.
The IBM AGKF LTO-6 HH FC Tape Drive is backed by a 60-day warranty, ensuring quality and dependable performance.
Key Features
- LTO Ultrium 6 half-high form factor with 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface.
- Native capacity of 2.5 TB per cartridge (6.25 TB compressed at 2.5:1).
- Data transfer rates up to 160 MB/s native / 400 MB/s compressed.
- Hardware encryption support for data security.
- Backward compatibility: Reads/writes LTO-5, reads LTO-4.
- Dual-port 8 Gb FC for redundancy and high availability.
- 256 MB buffer for improved performance.
- Designed for IBM TS4300 and compatible tape libraries.
Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Half-high (5.25-inch internal with caddy) |
| Drive Technology | LTO Ultrium 6 |
| Interface | 8 Gbps Fibre Channel (single or dual port) |
| Cartridge Capacity (Native / Compressed) | 2.5 TB / 6.25 TB (2.5:1 compression) |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native / Compressed) | Up to 160 MB/s / Up to 400 MB/s (2.5:1 compression) |
| Buffer Size | 256 MB |
| Encryption | Hardware (AES-256) |
| Compatibility | Backward read/write with LTO-5, read LTO-4 |
| Management | Library-integrated (web GUI via TS4300, etc.) |
| Warranty | 60 days |
Compatibility
The IBM AGKF LTO-6 HH Fibre Channel Tape Drive is compatible with various operating systems and platforms when installed in supported tape libraries or enclosures:
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), IBM AIX, IBM i, and other open-system platforms.
- Servers/Libraries: IBM TS4300 (3555-L3A base), other compatible IBM tape libraries, IBM Power Systems, IBM System x/Lenovo servers, Intel-based servers with appropriate FC HBAs.
For complete interoperability details, consult the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC).
