Product Description
IBM EU11 2.5/6.25TB LTO-6 Half-High SAS Tape Drive (P/N 35P1049)
The IBM EU11 is a half-high internal LTO Ultrium 6 SAS tape drive providing 2.5 TB native capacity (up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression) per cartridge. This 6 Gbps SAS interface drive is designed for reliable backup, archive, and data protection in IBM Power Systems servers. It offers high-performance streaming operation, backward compatibility with prior LTO generations, and support for encryption on compatible media, making it suitable for enterprise storage workloads in AIX, IBM i, Linux, and VIOS environments.
Features
- Half-high (5.25-inch) internal form factor for installation in supported server bays
- Single-port 6 Gbps SAS interface for direct attachment to SAS controllers
- Native capacity 2.5 TB per LTO-6 cartridge; compressed up to 6.25 TB (2.5:1 typical)
- Native data transfer rate up to 160 MB/s (higher with compression)
- Backward read/write compatibility: Writes/reads LTO-5 format; reads LTO-4 format
- Supports LTO Ultrium 6 media and encryption on Ultrium 6 cartridges
- 256 MB read/write cache for improved performance
- Streaming operation optimized for backup/restore applications
- Single-character display (SCD) operator panel for status and diagnostics
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code : EU11
- Part Number : 35P1049 (FRU)
- Bus Interface : 6 Gbps Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) – single port
- Capacity : 2.5 TB native / 6.25 TB compressed (2.5:1 typical) per LTO-6 cartridge
- Transfer Rate : Up to 160 MB/s native (higher compressed; sustained rates vary by workload)
- Media Compatibility : Reads/writes LTO-6; reads/writes LTO-5; reads LTO-4
- Form Factor : Half-high (5.25-inch) internal tape drive
- Compression : Hardware-based (2.5:1 typical for compressible data)
- Encryption : Supported on LTO-6 media (application-managed)
- Warranty : This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
Compatibility
Fully compatible with select IBM Power Systems models featuring internal SAS tape drive bays or supported SAS controllers, running AIX (6.1 or later), IBM i (V7R1 or later), Linux (appropriate levels), or VIOS:
- 8202-E4B / 8202-E4C / 8202-E4D
- 8205-E6B / 8205-E6C / 8205-E6D
- Additional Power7 era models with internal SAS tape support (consult system documentation for bay availability, SAS cabling requirements, and OS levels)
Warranty This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
