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Internal Tape Backup

IBM AS/400 & Power Systems Compatible Internal Tape Drives (SCSI, SAS, Fibre Channel)

Equip your IBM AS/400, iSeries, and Power Systems servers with reliable internal LTO Ultrium tape drives at Data Tech Computer. We offer a range of half-high internal tape drives with SCSI, SAS, and Fibre Channel interfaces — from legacy LTO-2/LTO-3 (SCSI) to mid-range LTO-4/LTO-5 (SAS/SCSI) and select LTO-6 models — designed for direct installation in supported systems using available internal drive bays or backplanes. These drives provide high-capacity, secure, offline backup, archiving, disaster recovery, and compliance storage with backward media compatibility, encryption, and WORM support (LTO-4+).

Key Benefits for AS/400 & Power Systems Internal Tape

  • Direct internal mounting in supported AS/400 (9406 series), Power5/Power6 iSeries, Power7, Power8, and select Power9/Power10 models
  • Interface options: SCSI (legacy Power5/AS/400), SAS (3 Gb/6 Gb for Power6–Power10), Fibre Channel (select models for SAN-attached internal use)
  • 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)
  • Backward compatibility across 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 mirroring, AIX backup, regulatory archiving, or air-gapped ransomware protection on older and mid-range systems

Browse our featured internal LTO tape drive models below, compatible with AS/400, iSeries, and Power Systems servers across SCSI, SAS, and Fibre Channel interfaces.

  • 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 media

    IBM 6386 25GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6386 25GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape The IBM 6386 25GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape is a reliable, high-capacity backup and archival media cartridge designed for use with compatible IBM QIC tape drives. Offering 25GB native capacity, this cartridge provides...

    $450.00
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  • IBM 6387 50GB 1/4-inch cartridge tape media

    IBM 6387 50GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6387 50GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape The IBM 6387 50GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape is a high-reliability backup and archival media cartridge designed for use with compatible IBM QIC tape drives. Offering 50GB native capacity, this cartridge provides...

    $550.00
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  • IBM 6390 7GB 8mm cartridge tape media

    IBM 6390 7GB 8mm Cartridge Tape

    IBM 6390 7GB 8mm Cartridge Tape The IBM 6390 7GB 8mm Cartridge Tape is a proven, high-reliability backup and archival media designed for use with compatible IBM 8mm tape drives. Offering 7GB native capacity, this cartridge provides cost-effective,...

    $1,450.00
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  • IBM EU11 Half-High LTO-6 SAS Tape Drive (35P1049)

    IBM EU11 Half-High LTO-6 SAS Tape Drive (35P1049)

    The IBM EU11 Half-High LTO-6 SAS Tape Drive (35P1049) delivers efficient backup and archiving for server configurations. This internal unit employs LTO-6 technology, providing a native capacity of 2.5 TB per cartridge and up to 6.25 TB compressed, with a...

    $1,550.00
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