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For Older AS400 Systems

IBM AS/400 & Older iSeries Compatible Internal Tape Drives

Maintain or restore internal tape backup capabilities on your older AS/400 and iSeries servers (Power5, Power6, Power7, and earlier) with compatible LTO Ultrium tape drives at Data Tech Computer. These internal half-high SAS or SCSI tape drives (primarily LTO-3 and LTO-4, with limited LTO-2/5 support depending on model and OS version) are designed for direct installation in supported systems using available internal drive bays or SAS/SCSI backplanes. They provide dependable, high-capacity internal backup, archiving, disaster recovery, and compliance storage with backward media compatibility, encryption, and WORM support on LTO-4 and newer.

Key Benefits for Older AS/400 & iSeries Internal Tape

  • Direct internal mounting in AS/400 Power5/Power6 and early iSeries servers with supported bays
  • Capacities from 400 GB compressed (LTO-2) to 3 TB compressed (LTO-5)
  • Native transfer rates from 60–80 MB/s (LTO-3) to 140 MB/s (LTO-5)
  • 3 Gb SAS or SCSI interface for legacy server connectivity
  • Backward compatibility across early LTO generations for reusing existing media
  • AES-256 encryption and WORM support (LTO-4/LTO-5)
  • 60-day warranty on all internal tape drives
  • Ideal for legacy IBM i (OS/400, i5/OS, IBM i 6.1–7.3) mirroring, AIX backup, or regulatory archiving on older systems

Browse our featured IBM internal LTO tape drive models below, compatible with older AS/400 and iSeries servers.

  • IBM 4585 80GB VXA-2 Tape Unit

    IBM 4585 80GB VXA-2 Tape Unit

    IBM 4585 80GB VXA-2 Tape Unit VXA-2 IBM 4585. This 80GB tape drive may be used for save/restore, alternate IPL, program distribution and migration. IBM 4585 can be mounted in a removable media device slot of a Model 800 or 810 system unit. #4685...

    $450.00
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  • IBM 6380 2.5GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape 6380

    IBM 6380 2.5GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape 6380

    The IBM 6380 2.5GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape (Feature Code: 6380) is a high-performance backup solution for IBM iSeries Systems. This QIC tape unit provides reliable server storage connectivity for enterprises. Technical Specifications Feature...

    $450.00
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  • IBM 6381 2.5GB 1/4-inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6381 2.5GB 1/4-inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6381 2.5GB 1/4-inch Cartridge Tape QIC-2GB IBM 6381 is a 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Unit (QIC). For FC #6381, #6481: 2.5GB native capacity with 5.0GB capacity using data compression. Supports the QIC 24 format as used in the S/36 l/4-inch tape...

    $150.00
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  • IBM 6382 4GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6382 4GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6382 4GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape  SLR5 .76Mbps Data Rate IBM 6382 is a 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Unit (QIC). For FC #6382, #6482: Properties: Native: 4.0GB at 380KB/sec, Compression: 8.0GB at 760KB/sec. Provides a growth path for older 150s...

    $300.00
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  • IBM 6383 16GB 1/4-inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6383 16GB 1/4-inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6383 16GB 1/4-inch Cartridge Tape MLR1 1.5MB Data Rate IBM 6383 is a 4.0GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Unit (QIC). Properties- Native: 1.5MB/s, 16GB Capacity (1500 foot tape), 13GB Capacity (1200 foot tape). Compression: 3.0MB/s, 32GB Capacity...

    $500.00
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  • IBM 6384 30GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6384 30GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6384 30GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape SLR60 4Mbps Data Rate IBM 6384 is mounted in a removable media device slot of a system unit or an expansion tower, these features may be used for save/restore, alternate IPL, program distribution, migration...

    $300.00
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  • IBM 6385 13GB 1/4-inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6385 13GB 1/4-inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6385 13GB 1/4-inch Cartridge Tape DC5010  1.5Mbps Data Rate IBM 6385 is a optional 13.0GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Unit (QIC). 16GB tape media is also supported (non-compressed). #6385 can be mounted in the system unit or expansion towers...

    $500.00
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  • IBM 6386 25GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6386 25GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6386 25GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape MLR3 2.0Mbps Data Rate IBM 6386 is a 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape Unit (QIC). Used for save/restore, alternate IPL, program distribution, migration, and 1/4-inch cartridge tape exchange. Properties (1500 foot...

    $450.00
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  • IBM 6387 50GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6387 50GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6387 50GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape SLR100 5Mbps Data Rate IBM 4487 is mounted in a removable media device slot of a system unit or an expansion tower, these tape units may be used for save/restore, alternate IPL, program distribution, migration...

    $550.00
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  • IBM 6390 7GB 8mm Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6390 7GB 8mm Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6390 7GB 8mm Cartridge Tape 8mm tape 43.2Kbps Data Rate IBM 6390 7GB 8mm Cartridge Tape Unit is a helical scan, high capacity, streaming tape drive with a sustained data transfer rate of 500KB per second. The tape unit includes data...

    $1,450.00
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