Product Description
IBM 3555 AGKG LTO6 Ultrium 6 Half-High SAS Tape Drive
The IBM AGKG LTO-6 HH SAS Tape Drive is a high-performance half-high internal drive engineered for dependable data backup, archiving, and long-term retention. Equipped with a 6 Gbps SAS interface, this LTO Ultrium 6 drive delivers strong throughput and capacity in a compact form factor, ideal for integration into tape libraries such as the IBM TS4300 (3555) series, autoloaders, or external enclosures.
Supporting 2.5 TB native capacity per LTO-6 cartridge (expanding to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression), the drive provides native transfer rates of up to 160 MB/s (up to 400 MB/s compressed), enabling rapid and efficient backup workflows for increasing data volumes. It incorporates hardware encryption to protect sensitive data and offers backward compatibility with previous LTO generations for flexible media usage.
Featuring a 256 MB buffer and advanced data integrity checks, the drive is optimized for open-system environments. It includes a mounting caddy/sled for straightforward installation in supported systems. The SAS interface ensures broad compatibility with servers and storage controllers using SAS HBAs.
The IBM AGKG LTO-6 HH SAS Tape Drive is backed by a 60-day warranty, providing assurance of quality and reliable operation.
Key Features
- LTO Ultrium 6 half-high form factor with 6 Gbps SAS 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 enhanced data security.
- Backward compatibility: Reads and writes LTO-5, reads LTO-4.
- 256 MB buffer for optimized performance.
- Single-port SAS connectivity (compatible with SAS-2 controllers).
- Designed for IBM TS4300, TS2900, and compatible enclosures.
Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Half-high (5.25-inch internal with caddy/sled) |
| Drive Technology | LTO Ultrium 6 |
| Interface | 6 Gbps SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) |
| 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 or enclosure-based (web GUI via supported systems) |
| Warranty | 60 days |
Compatibility
The IBM AGKG LTO-6 HH SAS Tape Drive is compatible with various operating systems and platforms when installed in supported tape libraries, autoloaders, or external 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), IBM TS2900, IBM TS3100/TS3200, external SAS enclosures, IBM Power Systems, IBM System x/Lenovo servers, Intel-based servers with compatible SAS HBAs.
For complete interoperability details, consult the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC).
