Product Description
IBM 7226-1U3 Multimedia Storage Enclosure
The IBM 7226-1U3 Multimedia Storage Enclosure is a versatile 1U rack-mountable external storage solution designed for flexible backup, archival, and data interchange. Featuring two configurable bays, it supports combinations of half-high tape drives (LTO Ultrium), RDX removable disk docking stations, or up to four DVD-RAM drives, providing adaptable capacity and connectivity options via SAS, Fibre Channel, or USB interfaces.
Key Features
- Two drive bays for flexible configurations: up to two half-high tape drives, two RDX docking stations, or four DVD-RAM drives.
- Supports LTO Ultrium tape drives (LTO-5 through LTO-9 in compatible half-high SAS/FC models).
- High-speed interfaces including 6 Gbps SAS, Fibre Channel, and USB for broad system connectivity.
- Rack-mountable 1U form factor with included rack ears for easy installation.
- Removable media support for secure offline storage and data transport.
- Compatible with IBM Power Systems and select Linux environments for reliable backup and archival.
- Hot-plug capable components in supported setups for minimal downtime.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / Part Number | 7226-1U3 / 72261UX |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable (1.75" height) |
| Drive Bays | Two bays (configurable for tape, RDX, or DVD-RAM) |
| Supported Configurations | Up to 2 x half-high LTO tape drives; up to 2 x RDX docking stations; up to 4 x DVD-RAM drives |
| Interfaces | SAS (6 Gbps), Fibre Channel, USB |
| Supported Drives | Half-high LTO-5 (8241)/6 (8341)/7 (8441)/8 (8541)/9 (8641) SAS/FC tape drives, DAT160, RDX (up to 1.5 TB+ per cartridge), DVD-RAM |
| Physical Dimensions | 438 mm (width) x 480 mm (depth including latches) x 43 mm (height) |
| Power Supply | Single power supply (redundant options in some configurations) |
Compatibilities The IBM 7226-1U3 Multimedia Storage Enclosure is compatible with:
- Servers: IBM Power Systems (POWER6, POWER7, POWER8, POWER9, POWER10, POWER11, and later), IBM BladeCenter, PureFlex systems, and select x86/Linux servers.
- Operating Systems: AIX, IBM i, Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, SUSE).
- Interfaces: SAS (via appropriate HBAs), Fibre Channel, USB.
- Backup and Archival Software: Applications supporting tape, RDX, or optical media (e.g., IBM Spectrum Protect, third-party backup solutions).
- Environments: Virtualization platforms, databases, and scenarios requiring removable, offline, or portable storage.
Warranty 60-day warranty included.
