Product Description
IBM 3555 AGKL LTO-7 Ultrium 7 Full-High Fibre Channel Tape Drive for TS4300
The IBM AGKL is a full-height LTO Ultrium 7 Fibre Channel tape drive for the IBM TS4300 Tape Library.
Product Description
The IBM AGKL (feature code AGKL, part number 00GH768) is an LTO Ultrium 7 full-high tape drive with an 8 Gb Fibre Channel interface. It installs in an IBM TS4300 Tape Library, machine type 3555, models L3A and E3A. The drive writes LTO-7 cartridges at 6 TB native and up to 15 TB compressed (2.5:1). Native data rate is up to 300 MB/s. It reads and writes LTO-6 cartridges and reads LTO-5 cartridges. Feature AGKJ is the related half-high 8 Gb Fibre Channel LTO-7 drive. Feature AGKK is the related half-high 6 Gb SAS LTO-7 drive.
Features
- LTO Ultrium 7 full-high tape drive
- 8 Gb Fibre Channel attachment
- 6 TB native capacity per LTO-7 cartridge
- Up to 15 TB compressed capacity at 2.5:1
- Native data rate up to 300 MB/s
- Reads and writes LTO-6 cartridges
- Reads LTO-5 cartridges
- AES-256 encryption on LTO-7 media
- Hot-swap capable in a supported TS4300 drive sled
- Enterprise-class reliability for unattended backup
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: AGKL
- Part Number / FRU: 00GH768
- Alternate Part: 01KP938
- Machine Type: 3555
- Description: LTO Ultrium 7 Full-High Fibre Channel Tape Drive
- Interface: 8 Gb Fibre Channel
- Form Factor: Full-high
- Native Capacity: 6 TB (LTO-7)
- Compressed Capacity: Up to 15 TB (2.5:1)
- Native Transfer Rate: Up to 300 MB/s
- Media Read/Write: LTO-7 and LTO-6 write; LTO-5 read
- Related Drives: AGKJ (LTO-7 HH 8 Gb FC, 00GH766), AGKK (LTO-7 HH 6 Gb SAS, 00GH764)
Compatibility
The IBM AGKL LTO-7 Full-High Fibre Channel Tape Drive is compatible with:
- Libraries: IBM TS4300 Tape Library 3555-L3A base module and 3555-E3A expansion module
- Drive mix: One full-high drive uses two half-high slots. A module can hold one full-high drive plus one half-high drive, or three half-high drives
- Hosts: IBM Power Systems with a supported Fibre Channel adapter, and other hosts with a supported 8 Gb FC HBA
- Software: IBM i, AIX, and Linux backup applications that support LTO-7 in a TS4300
- Media: LTO-7 and LTO-6 data cartridges for read and write. LTO-5 cartridges for read. Use a universal Ultrium cleaning cartridge
- Limitations: Library drive for TS4300 only. Does not fit TS2900, TS3100, or TS3200 libraries. Does not write LTO-5 cartridges. Fibre Channel 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.
