Product Description
IBM 6387 50GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape
The IBM 6387 50GB 1/4-Inch Cartridge Tape is a high-reliability 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.
Featuring advanced magnetic tape technology, the 6387 delivers consistent read/write performance, strong data integrity, and long-term archival stability. It is ideal for full and 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
- 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: 6387
- 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 6387 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
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.
