Product Description
IBM 3555 AGKJ LTO7 Ultrium 7 Half-High Fibre Tape Drive
The IBM AGKJ LTO-7 HH Fibre Channel Tape Drive is a high-performance half-high internal drive designed for efficient data backup, archiving, and long-term storage. Equipped with an 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface (single port), this LTO Ultrium 7 drive provides excellent throughput and capacity in a compact form factor, ideal for integration into tape libraries such as the IBM TS4300 (3555) series or compatible systems.
With support for 6 TB native capacity per LTO-7 cartridge (expanding to 15 TB with 2.5:1 compression), the drive achieves native data transfer rates of up to 300 MB/s (up to 750 MB/s compressed), enabling rapid backup and restore for large-scale data environments. It includes hardware encryption capabilities to secure sensitive information and offers backward compatibility with prior LTO generations for seamless media interoperability.
The drive features advanced data integrity verification, a sizable buffer for sustained performance, and is optimized for open-system platforms. It comes with a mounting caddy/sled for easy installation in supported libraries. The Fibre Channel interface supports high-availability configurations.
The IBM AGKJ LTO-7 HH FC Tape Drive is backed by a 60-day warranty, ensuring quality and dependable performance.
Key Features
- LTO Ultrium 7 half-high form factor with 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface.
- Native capacity of 6 TB per cartridge (15 TB compressed at 2.5:1).
- Data transfer rates up to 300 MB/s native / 750 MB/s compressed.
- Hardware encryption support for data security.
- Backward compatibility: Reads and writes LTO-6, reads LTO-5 (depending on initialization).
- Single-port 8 Gb FC connectivity (compatible with FC HBAs).
- Large buffer for enhanced performance.
- Designed for IBM TS4300 and compatible tape libraries.
Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Half-high (5.25-inch internal with caddy/sled) |
| Drive Technology | LTO Ultrium 7 |
| Interface | 8 Gbps Fibre Channel (single port) |
| Cartridge Capacity (Native / Compressed) | 6 TB / 15 TB (2.5:1 compression) |
| Data Transfer Rate (Native / Compressed) | Up to 300 MB/s / Up to 750 MB/s (2.5:1 compression) |
| Buffer Size | 512 MB (typical for LTO-7 HH) |
| Encryption | Hardware (AES-256) |
| Compatibility | Backward read/write with LTO-6, read LTO-5 |
| Management | Library-integrated (web GUI via TS4300, etc.) |
| Warranty | 60 days |
Compatibility
The IBM AGKJ LTO-7 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 8 Gb FC HBAs.
For complete interoperability details, consult the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC).
