Product Description
IBM 3555 AGKG LTO6 Ultrium 6 Half-High SAS Tape Drive for TS4300
The IBM AGKG is a half-height LTO Ultrium 6 SAS tape drive for the IBM TS4300 Tape Library.
Product Description
The IBM AGKG (feature code AGKG, part number 00GH759) is an LTO Ultrium 6 half-high tape drive with a 6 Gb SAS interface. It installs in an IBM TS4300 Tape Library, machine type 3555, models L3A and E3A. The drive writes LTO-6 cartridges at 2.5 TB native and up to 6.25 TB compressed (2.5:1). Native data rate is up to 160 MB/s. It reads and writes LTO-5 cartridges and reads LTO-4 cartridges. Feature AGKF is the related half-high 8 Gb Fibre Channel LTO-6 drive. Feature AGKH is the related full-high 8 Gb Fibre Channel LTO-6 drive.
Features
- LTO Ultrium 6 half-high tape drive
- 6 Gb SAS attachment
- 2.5 TB native capacity per LTO-6 cartridge
- Up to 6.25 TB compressed capacity at 2.5:1
- Native data rate up to 160 MB/s
- Reads and writes LTO-5 cartridges
- Reads LTO-4 cartridges
- AES-256 encryption on LTO-6 media
- Hot-swap capable in a supported TS4300 drive sled
- Enterprise-class reliability for unattended backup
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: AGKG
- Part Number / FRU: 00GH759
- Alternate Part: 01KP934
- Machine Type: 3555
- Description: LTO Ultrium 6 Half-High SAS Tape Drive
- Interface: 6 Gb SAS
- Form Factor: Half-high
- Native Capacity: 2.5 TB (LTO-6)
- Compressed Capacity: Up to 6.25 TB (2.5:1)
- Native Transfer Rate: Up to 160 MB/s
- Media Read/Write: LTO-6 and LTO-5 write; LTO-4 read
- Related Drives: AGKF (LTO-6 HH 8 Gb FC, 00GH761), AGKH (LTO-6 FH 8 Gb FC, 00GH763)
Compatibility
The IBM AGKG LTO-6 Half-High SAS Tape Drive is compatible with:
- Libraries: IBM TS4300 Tape Library 3555-L3A base module and 3555-E3A expansion module
- Drive mix: A module can hold up to three half-high drives, or one full-high drive plus one half-high drive
- Hosts: IBM Power Systems with a supported SAS tape adapter, and other hosts with a supported 6 Gb SAS HBA
- Software: IBM i, AIX, and Linux backup applications that support LTO-6 in a TS4300
- Media: LTO-6 and LTO-5 data cartridges for read and write. LTO-4 cartridges for read. Use a universal Ultrium cleaning cartridge
- Limitations: Library drive for TS4300 only. Does not fit TS2900, TS3100, or TS3200 libraries. SAS cables are ordered separately. Confirm library firmware and host adapter support before install
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
