Product Description
IBM 3555 AGKM LTO8 Ultrium 8 Half-High Fibre Tape Drive
The IBM AGKM LTO-8 HH Fibre Channel Tape Drive is a high-performance half-high internal drive designed for advanced data backup, archiving, and long-term storage. Featuring an 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface, this LTO Ultrium 8 drive provides superior throughput and massive 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 12 TB native capacity per LTO-8 cartridge (expanding to 30 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 fast and efficient handling of large-scale data volumes. 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 with redundancy options.
The IBM AGKM LTO-8 HH FC Tape Drive is backed by a 60-day warranty, ensuring quality and dependable performance.
Key Features
- LTO Ultrium 8 half-high form factor with 8 Gbps Fibre Channel interface.
- Native capacity of 12 TB per cartridge (30 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-7, reads LTO-6 (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 8 |
| Interface | 8 Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Cartridge Capacity (Native / Compressed) | 12 TB / 30 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-8 HH) |
| Encryption | Hardware (AES-256) |
| Compatibility | Backward read/write with LTO-7, read LTO-6 |
| Management | Library-integrated (web GUI via TS4300, etc.) |
| Warranty | 60 days |
Compatibility
The IBM AGKM LTO-8 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).
