Product Description
The IBM 8241 1.5TB/3.0TB LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive (Part Number: 46X5681) is a high-performance, half-high Ultrium 5 tape drive designed for IBM Power Systems backup and recovery. Mounted in the 7226 Multi-Media Enclosure, it offers 1.5TB native capacity (3.0TB compressed) and a 140 MB/sec native data rate (280 MB/sec compressed). With encryption and a 256 MB cache, it ensures secure, efficient data protection for enterprise applications like archiving and disaster recovery.
Key Features
- 1.5TB Native Capacity: Stores up to 1.5TB per cartridge, 3.0TB with 2:1 compression.
- 140 MB/sec Data Rate: Delivers up to 140 MB/sec native, 280 MB/sec compressed.
- 6 Gbps SAS Interface: Single-port SAS for reliable, high-speed connectivity.
- Media Compatibility: Read/write LTO-5 and LTO-4; read-only LTO-3.
- Encryption Support: Enables Application Managed Encryption for secure backups.
- 256 MB Cache: Enhances data transfer efficiency with a large buffer.
- 60-Day Warranty: Includes a 60-day warranty for reliability.
- Part Number: 46X5681, for precise system compatibility.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 46X5681
- Feature Code: 8241
- CCIN: Not specified
- Interface: 6 Gbps single-port SAS
- Data Rate: Up to 140 MB/sec native, 280 MB/sec with 2:1 compression
- Capacity: 1.5TB native, 3.0TB compressed
- Form Factor: Half-high, mounted in 7226 Multi-Media Enclosure
- Media Support: Ultrium 5 (read/write), Ultrium 4 (read/write), Ultrium 3 (read-only)
- Buffer Size: 256 MB
- Included Components: Diagnostic test cartridge, cleaning cartridge, SAS cable (FC 9849/9850)
- Supported Systems: IBM Power Systems (POWER6, POWER7, POWER8), PureFlex, BladeCenter
Compatibility
The IBM 8241 LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive is compatible with IBM Power Systems (POWER6, POWER7, POWER8), IBM PureFlex, and IBM BladeCenter, as verified for their 6 Gbps SAS interface support in the 7226 Multi-Media Enclosure. It supports IBM i (V6R1 or later), AIX (5.3 or later), and Linux (SUSE, Red Hat) with IBM Spectrum Protect or ISV backup software. The drive reads and writes LTO-5 and LTO-4 cartridges, reads LTO-3 cartridges, and is incompatible with other media or non-SAS interfaces. It uses IBM’s servo track layout for precise data access and requires SAS cables up to 5.5m with adapters like 5913 or 5901. Ideal for enterprise backup, it supports applications like data archiving with robust error correction and encryption.
