Product Description
IBM 7226-1U3 Multimedia Storage Enclosure with 8641 (LTO9)
The IBM 7226-1U3 Multimedia Storage Enclosure with SAS LTO-9 Drive is a versatile 1U rack-mountable external storage solution configured with half-high LTO Ultrium 9 SAS tape drive(s). This enclosure supports up to two half-high tape drives for backup, archival, and data interchange, providing reliable removable media storage with SAS connectivity. LTO-9 technology delivers 18 TB native capacity per cartridge (45 TB compressed at 2.5:1) and high performance for efficient, ultra-high-capacity tape-based data protection.
Key Features
- Configurable with one or two half-high LTO-9 SAS tape drives.
- SAS interface (typically 6 Gbps or 12 Gbps in supported setups) for dependable host connectivity.
- Backward compatibility: Writes/reads LTO-8 (including Type M media), reads LTO-7 cartridges.
- Removable media support for secure offline archiving and portable data transfer.
- 1U rack-mountable form factor with included rack ears for straightforward installation.
- Flexible bay configuration allowing mix of drive types (tape, RDX, DVD-RAM) in dual setups.
- Encryption-capable and optimized for server, virtualization, and database backup workloads.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / Part Number | 7226-1U3 / LTO-9 SAS drive feature (8641, 02XW382, or similar) |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable (1.75" height) |
| Drive Bays | Two bays (configured here with LTO-9 SAS tape drive(s)) |
| Tape Drive | Half-high LTO Ultrium 9 SAS |
| Interface | SAS (6/12 Gbps supported in configurations) |
| Native Capacity (per cartridge) | 18 TB |
| Compressed Capacity (per cartridge) | 45 TB (2.5:1 compression) |
| Native Data Rate | Up to 400 MB/s (typical for LTO-9 HH) |
| Compressed Data Rate | Up to 1,000 MB/s (typical for LTO-9 HH) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-9 (R/W), LTO-8 (R/W including Type M), LTO-7 (R) |
| Physical Dimensions | 438 mm (width) x 480 mm (depth) x 43 mm (height) |
| Power Supply | Single (redundant options in some configs) |
Compatibilities The IBM 7226-1U3 with 8641 SAS LTO-9 drive is compatible with:
- Servers: IBM Power Systems (POWER generations supporting SAS tape attachments), select x86/Linux servers, BladeCenter, PureFlex systems.
- Operating Systems: IBM i (native support preferred for SAS HH LTO-9), AIX (limited or specific configurations), Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, SUSE), Windows Server.
- Interfaces: SAS (via compatible HBAs or controllers, e.g., PCIe3 12 Gb SAS Tape HBA).
- Backup Software: Applications supporting LTO tape (e.g., IBM Spectrum Protect, Veritas NetBackup, Veeam).
- Environments: Virtualization platforms, databases, and archival workloads requiring high-capacity, removable, offline storage. Note: SAS HH LTO-9 in 7226 may have OS-specific restrictions (e.g., full support on IBM i; check IBM docs for AIX/VIOS).
Warranty 60-day warranty included.
