Product Description
IBM 3555 AGKH LTO6 Ultrium 6 Full-High Tape Drive Fibre
The IBM AGKH LTO-6 FH Fibre Channel Tape Drive is a robust full-high internal drive built for high-capacity data backup, archiving, and enterprise-level storage needs. With dual-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, this LTO Ultrium 6 drive provides superior performance and redundancy in a larger form factor, perfect for integration into tape libraries such as the IBM TS4300 (3555) series or compatible systems requiring higher throughput.
Supporting 2.5 TB native capacity per LTO-6 cartridge (expanding to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression), the drive delivers native data transfer rates of up to 160 MB/s (up to 400 MB/s compressed), facilitating fast backup and restore operations for large datasets. It features hardware encryption (AES-256) to safeguard data and backward compatibility with earlier LTO generations for versatile media support.
The full-high design offers enhanced durability and sustained performance, with a large buffer and advanced error correction. It includes a mounting sled/caddy for easy installation in supported libraries. Dual-port FC ensures high-availability configurations with failover capabilities.
The IBM AGKH LTO-6 FH FC Tape Drive is backed by a 60-day warranty, ensuring quality and reliable performance.
Key Features
- LTO Ultrium 6 full-high form factor with dual-port 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 and writes LTO-5, reads LTO-4.
- Dual-port 8 Gb FC for redundancy and high availability.
- Large buffer for improved sustained performance.
- Designed for IBM TS4300 and compatible tape libraries.
Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Full-high (5.25-inch internal with caddy/sled) |
| Drive Technology | LTO Ultrium 6 |
| Interface | Dual-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel |
| 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 | 512 MB (typical for FH models) |
| 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 AGKH LTO-6 FH 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 8 Gb FC HBAs.
For complete interoperability details, consult the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC).
