Product Description
IBM 5638 1.5TB LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive (42C2006)
Upgrade or maintain your internal tape backup solution with the IBM 5638 LTO-5 Ultrium SAS Tape Drive (part number 42C2006 / 42C4007) at Data Tech Computer. This internal half-high LTO-5 drive is designed for installation in compatible IBM Power Systems servers, x86 servers, and select tape autoloaders/libraries, providing up to 3 TB compressed capacity per cartridge, reliable performance, encryption support, and backward compatibility — ideal for legacy and mid-range backup, archiving, disaster recovery, and compliance storage.
Key Features
- LTO-5 Ultrium technology – 3 TB compressed / 1.5 TB native per cartridge
- Native transfer rate up to 140 MB/s (compressed up to 280 MB/s with 2:1 ratio)
- Internal half-high form factor with 6 Gb SAS interface
- Backward read/write compatibility: writes LTO-4 cartridges, reads LTO-3/4
- AES-256 encryption support and WORM (Write Once Read Many) capability
- LTFS (Linear Tape File System) support for easy file-level access
- Designed for internal mounting in supported IBM servers and enclosures
- Ideal for IBM Power Systems (Power8, Power7+, select Power9/10 via compatible SAS backplanes), x86 servers, and tape libraries
- 60-day warranty from Data Tech Computer
The IBM 5638 (42C2006) delivers a secure, high-capacity internal tape solution with excellent air-gap protection and long-term data retention. A cost-effective option for organizations maintaining legacy backup infrastructure or adding reliable internal tape to servers.
Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Feature Code | 5638 |
| Part number | 42C2006, 42C4007 |
| Technology | LTO-5 Ultrium |
| Native Capacity | 1.5 TB per cartridge |
| Compressed Capacity | 3 TB per cartridge (2:1 typical) |
| Native Transfer Rate | 140 MB/s |
| Compressed Transfer Rate | Up to 280 MB/s |
| Interface | 6 Gb SAS (SFF-8087 or SFF-8643) |
| Form Factor | Half-high internal |
| Media Compatibility | LTO-5 (write/read), LTO-4 (write/read), LTO-3 (read only) |
| Encryption | AES-256, application-managed |
| LTFS Support | Yes |
| WORM Support | Yes |
| Feature Code / Part | 5638 / 42C2006 |
| Voltage | Standard server power (5V/12V) |
Compatibility This internal LTO-5 drive (feature code 5638 / 42C2006) is compatible with:
- IBM Power Systems (Power8, Power7+, select Power9/10 models with supported internal SAS backplanes or enclosures)
- IBM x86 servers and storage enclosures with half-high drive bays
- Major backup software (IBM Spectrum Protect, Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, etc.)
- Supports LTO-5, LTO-4, and LTO-3 media (backward compatibility rules apply)
- Requires compatible SAS controller or backplane (6 Gb SAS recommended)
At Data Tech Computer, we back the IBM 5638 LTO-5 SAS Tape Drive with a 60-day warranty. Ideal for internal tape backup and long-term archiving in supported IBM Power and x86 servers.
Note: Incompatible with Power8, Power9, LTO-1, or LTO-2 media.
