160/320 GB DAT320 SAS tape drive (FC 5661)

The 160/320 GB DAT320 SAS Tape Drive is a 5.25-inch, half-high, SAS drive, which provides a high capacity for save/restore and achieve functions. To see an illustration of this drive, see Figure 1. This tape drive uses IBM® DAT320, 4 mm data cartridges and is compression capable, providing a capacity of up to 320 GB with 2:1 compression ratio.

Characteristics:

• Drive part number: 46C1932
• FRU part number: 46C1933
• Custom card identification number (CCIN): 63A0
• Media part numbers: see Tape cartridges (FC 5661)
• Capacity: 160 GB native mode, 320 GB (typical) compression mode
• Form factor: 5.25-inch half high
• Media: DAT320, DAT160
• Technology: helical scan, rotating head
• Operation: streaming
• Data transfer rate: 12 MBps native mode
• Microcode level: VS12
• Interface: integrated, internal SAS with right-angle connector.
• Compatibility: DAT160 (read/write) and DAT320 (read/write)
  Note: DAT160 media is more abrasive than DAT320 media and can be used for occasional use only.
• Attributes provided: DAT320 tape, test cartridge, and a cleaning cartridge
• Attributes required: One 1.6-inch (41 mm) half-high media bay and Feature Code 3657, SAS cable with right angle connector.

The following tools and documentation are needed to complete the installation:

• A flat-blade screwdriver (if this device is not an auto-docking feature on your system)
• Your system unit documentation, including any service documentation
• Your operating system documentation

Contact the place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged.

This tape drive uses 4 mm data cartridges for saving and restoring system data. It is designed to use only DDS (Digital Data Storage) data cartridges. The cartridges are identified by one of the following DDS symbols:

The tape drive reads and writes data to tape cartridges that are in the DAT160 or DAT320 format.

Your package contains the following items:

• The tape drive
• Media kit containing:
  • One cleaning cartridge
  • One test cartridge
• Specific hardware for attaching the drive to your specific system, as detailed on the parts listing provided with your drive.