Product Description
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 cost-effective, durable storage for critical data in IBM Power Systems, iSeries, and other supported platforms.
Built with advanced magnetic tape technology, the 6386 ensures consistent read/write performance, strong data integrity, and extended archival stability. It is ideal for incremental backups, off-site storage, compliance archiving, and disaster recovery in enterprise and midrange environments.
Key Features
- 25GB native capacity
- 1/4-inch cartridge (QIC) format
- High-density magnetic tape media
- Robust construction for reliable long-term storage
- Compatible with select IBM QIC tape drives
- Excellent data integrity and error correction support
Specifications
- Part Number / Feature Code: 6386
- Capacity: 25GB 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 6386 25GB 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 25GB QIC cartridges
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Will read/write:
25GB/50GB MLR3 format with MLR3-25GB Data Cartridge PN 59H4128
16GB/32GB QIC5010 format with MLR1-16GB Data Cartridge PN 59H4175
13GB/26GB QIC5010 format with DC5010 Data Cartridge PN 16G8574
Will read:
4GB/8GB QIC4 format with SLR5-4GB Data Cartridge PN 59H3660
2.5GB/5GB QIC2 format with DC9250 Data Cartridge PN 16G8436
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.
