Product Description
The IBM 4585 VXA-2 Tape Unit is a high-reliability internal tape drive offering 80GB native capacity (up to 160GB compressed) for backup, archiving, and data protection in compatible IBM Power Systems and iSeries servers. Utilizing VXA-2 technology, it provides excellent data integrity with advanced error correction and variable speed operation to match host transfer rates.
This tape unit features a 5.25-inch half-height form factor, SCSI Ultra2 LVD interface, and sustained transfer rates up to 12 MB/s (native). It is ideal for environments requiring cost-effective, high-capacity tape storage with robust media durability and backward compatibility with VXA-1 media.
Key Features
- 80GB native capacity (160GB compressed, 2:1 typical)
- VXA-2 tape technology with Packet Technology for superior error correction
- SCSI Ultra2 LVD interface
- 5.25-inch half-height internal form factor
- Sustained transfer rate up to 12 MB/s native
- Backward compatible with VXA-1 tapes
- Supports variable speed matching to host
Specifications
- Feature Code / Part Number: 4585
- Capacity: 80GB native / 160GB compressed (typical 2:1)
- Interface: Ultra2 SCSI LVD (68-pin)
- Form Factor: 5.25-inch half-height internal
- Transfer Rate: Up to 12 MB/s sustained (native)
- Media Type: VXA-2 tape cartridges
- Compatibility: Backward read/write with VXA-1 media
Compatibility
This IBM 4585 VXA-2 Tape Unit is compatible with select IBM Power Systems and iSeries servers supporting internal SCSI tape drives, including:
- 9406-800, 9406-810, and 9406-820 models
- 9406-270
- Systems with Ultra2 SCSI LVD internal slots
Requires compatible SCSI controller and IBM i / AIX / Linux operating system support. Verify system model, SCSI adapter, and OS release for exact fit and driver requirements.
Warranty
60-day warranty included.
