Product Description
IBM 3555 AGKL LTO7 Ultrium 7 Full-High Fibre Tape Drive
The IBM AGKL LTO-7 FH Fibre Channel Tape Drive is a high-capacity, full-high internal drive engineered for enterprise-level data backup, archiving, and long-term retention. Featuring dual-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, this LTO Ultrium 7 drive delivers exceptional sustained performance and redundancy, ideal for integration into tape libraries such as the IBM TS4300 (3555) series or other compatible high-availability systems.
Supporting 6 TB native capacity per LTO-7 cartridge (expanding to 15 TB with 2.5:1 compression), the drive provides native data transfer rates of up to 300 MB/s (up to 750 MB/s compressed), enabling rapid handling of large-scale datasets. It incorporates hardware encryption (AES-256) for data-at-rest security and maintains backward compatibility with prior LTO generations for flexible media management.
The full-high design ensures enhanced durability, higher sustained throughput, and a larger buffer for demanding workloads. Advanced features include data integrity verification and path failover support. The drive includes a mounting sled/caddy for straightforward installation in supported libraries, with dual-port FC providing robust high-availability configurations.
The IBM AGKL LTO-7 FH FC Tape Drive is backed by a 60-day warranty, ensuring confidence in its quality and reliable operation.
Key Features
- LTO Ultrium 7 full-high form factor with dual-port 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 enhanced data security.
- Backward compatibility: Reads and writes LTO-6, reads LTO-5 (depending on initialization).
- Dual-port 8 Gb FC for redundancy and high availability.
- Large buffer for superior 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 7 |
| Interface | Dual-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel |
| 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 | 1024 MB (typical for LTO-7 FH) |
| 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 AGKL LTO-7 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).
