Product Description
IBM 5754 50GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape
The IBM 5754 50GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape is a dependable, high-capacity backup and archival media cartridge designed for use with compatible IBM QIC tape drives. Offering 50GB native capacity, this cartridge provides cost-effective, durable storage for critical data in IBM Power Systems, iSeries, and other supported platforms.
Built with advanced magnetic tape technology, the 5754 ensures consistent performance, strong data integrity, and long archival life. It is well-suited for full/incremental backups, off-site storage, regulatory compliance archiving, and disaster recovery in enterprise and midrange environments.
Key Features
- 50GB native capacity
- 1/4-inch cartridge (QIC) format
- High-density magnetic tape media
- Durable construction for long-term archival reliability
- Compatible with select IBM QIC tape drives
- Strong data integrity and error correction support
Specifications
- Part Number / Feature Code: 5754
- Capacity: 50GB native
- Media Type: 1/4-inch cartridge tape (QIC)
- Form Factor: Standard 1/4-inch cartridge
- Compatibility: Designed for IBM QIC tape drives
Compatibility
This IBM 5754 50GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape is compatible with select IBM tape drives and systems that support QIC media, including:
- IBM QIC internal and external tape drives (4mm/8mm/QIC series)
- Power Systems models with compatible QIC tape units
- iSeries / AS/400 systems using 1/4-inch tape drives
- Legacy IBM tape solutions supporting 50GB QIC cartridges
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Will READ/WRITE:
- 50GB (up to 100GB with compression in SLR100 format) with IBM SLR100-50GB Data Cartridge (35L0968)
- 30GB (up to 60GB with compression in SLR60 format) with IBM SLR60-30GB Data Cartridge (19P4209)
- 25GB (up to 50GB with compression in MLR3 format) with IBM MLR3-25GB Data Cartridge (59H4128)
- 5GB (up to 10GB with compression in SLR100 format) with IBM SLR100-5GB Data Cartridge (35L0661)
Will READ:
- 16GB (up to 32GB with compression in QIC5010 format) with IBM MLR1-16GB Data Cartridge (59H4175)
- 4GB (QIC4GB format) with SLR5-4GB data Cartridge (59H3660)
- 2GB (up to 4GB with compression in QIC5010 format) with IBM MLR1-2GB
Specifications for the primary recording format:
- Cartridge Capacity (Native) = 50.0GB (1500-ft tape)
- Cartridge Capacity (Compression) = 100.0GB (1500-ft tape)
- Data Rate (Native) = 5.0MB/s
- Data Rate (Compression) = 10.0MB/s
Verify exact drive model and firmware for read/write compatibility. Suitable for backup, restore, and long-term archival use in IBM i, AIX, and Linux environments.
Warranty
60-day warranty included.
