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    IBM Legacy Tape Drives – LTO, DAT, SLR, QIC & More

    The IBM Legacy Tape Drives category at DataTechComputer.com offers a wide selection of discontinued and older-generation internal and external tape drives compatible with IBM Power Systems, System i, AS/400, iSeries, and legacy Power servers. These drives support reliable backup, save/restore, archival, and data interchange for AIX, IBM i, and Linux environments running on AS400s through Power6 servers.

    Product Description

    This section focuses on field-proven, high-reliability tape drives that are no longer manufactured by IBM but remain in active use in many enterprise and midrange environments. Drives include LTO Ultrium (LTO-1 through LTO-4), DAT (DAT72, DAT160), SLR (SLR60), QIC/MLR formats, and half-high/full-high options for internal bays or external enclosures (7212-103, 3580, etc.). All drives are tested for compatibility with legacy Power servers, offering cost-effective replacements or expansions when new LTO-8/9 drives are not required. These solutions are perfect for maintaining existing backup workflows, reading older media, or extending the life of AS400/Power5/Power6/ systems.

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    Featured Legacy Tape Drives

    Technical Specifications (General)

    • Category Focus: Legacy Internal/External Tape Backup – AS400 to Power6
    • Interfaces: Ultra320 LVD SCSI and HVD SCSI 
    • Form Factor: Half-high (select enclosures), full-high (select enclosures)
    • Media Support: LTO-1 to LTO-4 Ultrium, DAT72/DAT160, SLR60/MLR/QIC cartridges
    • Compression: Typical 2:1 (LTO), varies by format
    • Compatibility: AS400/Power5/Power6 servers with matching HBAs and bays

    Compatibility

    The IBM Legacy Tape Drives are compatible with:

    • Power Systems Models: Power5, Power6, and legacy System p/iSeries/AS400 servers with appropriate bays or enclosures
    • Operating Systems: AIX 5.3+/6.1+/7.1+, IBM i 4.3+/6.1+/7.1+, Linux (RHEL/SUSE/Ubuntu), VIOS
    • Enclosures: 7212-103, 3580, 3581, 3582, 3590, 7208, and 9348 
    • Attachment: Internal SCSI backplanes, external SCSI adapters
    • Limitations: Older generation drives/media (reduced capacity/speed vs. LTO-8/9); requires matching HBA and cabling; limited or no support in Power7/Power11 (use newer drives); some formats are read-only for legacy media

    Warranty

    This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.

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