Product Description
The IBM 8241 1.5TB/3.0TB LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive (Part Number: 46X5681) is a high-performance, half-high tape drive designed for Power Systems, enhancing enterprise backup for TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries in data center solutions. With a 6 Gbps SAS interface, it delivers a native data transfer rate of 140 MB/s and up to 3.0TB compressed capacity (2:1), supporting IBM i, AIX, and Linux environments for secure data storage. Featuring CCIN 63A0, it supports LTO-5 and LTO-4 read/write, and LTO-3 read, with encryption for secure data archiving. The drive includes a 256 MB cache, advanced error correction, and a Single Character Display for reliable system administration. It provides a cost-effective storage solution for upgrading data center infrastructure, managing mission-critical workloads like ERP and database systems with scalable, high-performance backup capabilities in demanding business environments.
Key Features
- 6 Gbps SAS interface with 140 MB/s rate for enterprise backup.
- 1.5TB native, 3.0TB compressed capacity (2:1) using LTO-5 media.
- Supports TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries for scalable data center solutions.
- Encryption, error correction for secure, reliable enterprise data protection.
- Compatible with IBM i, AIX, and Linux for versatile platform support.
- Tape drive with 60-day warranty, technical support, offering cost-effective storage.
Technical Specifications
| Part Numbers | 46X5681, 46X8312 |
| CCIN | 63A0 |
| Interface | 6 Gbps SAS (single port) |
| Capacity | 1.5TB native, 3.0TB compressed (2:1) |
| Data Rate | 140 MB/s native, 280 MB/s compressed |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch half-high |
| Media Support | LTO-5, LTO-4 (read/write), LTO-3 (read) |
| Cache | 256 MB |
Compatibility with Power Systems
The IBM 8241 1.5TB/3.0TB LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive (46X5681) is compatible with IBM Power Systems, enabling enterprise backup for TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries in data center solutions. This tape drive integrates with systems requiring high-capacity storage for backup, archiving, and data protection, supporting enterprise applications and configurations. It facilitates robust data transfer, system administration, and secure data archiving with encryption and advanced error correction for reliable tape library operations. The drive supports versatile configurations with TS3100 and TS3200 libraries, ensuring scalable management for mission-critical workloads like ERP and database systems, optimizing backup performance and data security in demanding business environments:
- IBM i (6.1 or later), AIX (5.3 or later), Linux (RHEL 6, SLES 11 or later).
- Power Systems: 8202-E4B, 8205-E6B, 8286-41A, 8286-42A, 9119-MHE, optimized for backup.
- Supports TS3100 (3573-L2U) and TS3200 (3573-L4U) tape libraries for flexible configurations.
Note: Requires compatible SAS cables (e.g., 9849, 9850) and controller infrastructure for connectivity.
