Product Description
The IBM 5638 1.5TB/3.0TB LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive (Part Number: 42C2006, 42C4007) is a high-capacity storage solution designed for IBM Power Systems, specifically Power7 servers. With a 1.5TB native or 3.0TB compressed capacity, it delivers reliable backup and recovery for enterprise environments. The drive uses a 6 Gbps SAS interface for data transfer rates up to 140 MB/sec and supports LTO-5 and LTO-4 media (read/write) and LTO-3 (read). Its half-high 5.25-inch form factor ensures easy integration into Power7 servers like 8202-E4B and 8231-E1B, supporting IBM i, AIX, and Linux. Advanced error correction maintains data integrity during backup and restore processes, making it ideal for long-term data retention. The IBM 5638 offers a cost-effective solution for data protection, enhancing scalability and reliability in data centers, with a 60-day warranty for added assurance. It is not supported on Power8 or Power9 servers.
Key Features
- 1.5TB native or 3.0TB compressed capacity.
- 6 Gbps SAS interface for high-speed data transfer.
- Supports LTO-5, LTO-4 (read/write), LTO-3 (read) media.
- Half-high 5.25-inch form factor for easy installation.
- Compatible with IBM Power7 servers.
- Advanced error correction for data integrity.
- Up to 140 MB/sec data transfer rate.
- 60-day warranty with technical support.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 42C2006, 42C4007 |
| Feature Code | 5638 |
| Capacity | 1.5TB native / 3.0TB compressed |
| Interface | 6 Gbps SAS |
| Form Factor | Half-high (5.25-inch) |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-5, LTO-4 (read/write), LTO-3 (read) |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 140 MB/sec |
| CCIN | 63A0 |
Compatibility
The IBM 5638 1.5TB/3.0TB LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive (42C2006, 42C4007) is compatible with IBM Power Systems, specifically Power7 servers such as 8202-E4B and 8231-E1B, supporting IBM i, AIX, and Linux. It requires a compatible 6 Gbps SAS controller for operation and can be installed in controller or expansion enclosures, providing flexibility for various system configurations. The drive supports LTO-5 and LTO-4 media for read/write operations and LTO-3 for read-only, but is incompatible with LTO-1 or LTO-2 media. It is ideal for high-capacity backup and archival tasks, such as disaster recovery and long-term data retention, and supports backup software like IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for automated processes. The IBM 5638 is not supported on Power8 or Power9 servers due to hardware limitations, ensuring compatibility is limited to Power7 systems for optimal performance. This tape drive optimizes data protection, ensuring reliable storage and recovery with minimal downtime.
- Power7: 8202-E4B, 8231-E1B.
- Supports IBM i, AIX, and Linux operating systems.
- Requires compatible 6 Gbps SAS controller.
Note: Incompatible with Power8, Power9, LTO-1, or LTO-2 media.
