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80/160 GB DAT160 USB tape drive (FC EU16)

Learn about the features of this media device.

Table 1. 80/160 GB DAT160 USB tape drive features
Feature Description
Description The 80/160 GB DAT160 USB Tape Drive is a 5.25-inch, half-high, USB 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® DAT160, 4 mm data cartridges and is compression capable, providing a capacity of up to 160 GB with 2:1 compression ratio.

Characteristics:

  • FRU part number: 46C2458
  • Custom card identification number (CCIN): 63A0
  • Media part numbers: see Tape cartridges (FC EU16)
  • Capacity: 80 GB native mode, 160 GB (typical) compression mode
  • Form factor: 5.25-inch half high
  • Media: DAT160, DAT72, and DDS4 media
  • Technology: helical scan, rotating head
  • Operation: streaming
  • Data transfer rate: 6 MBps native mode, 12 MBps (typical) compression
  • Interface: integrated, internal USB
  • Compatibility: DDS4 (read/write), DAT72 (read/write), and DAT160 (read/write)
  • Attributes provided: 4 mm tape capability, test cartridge, cleaning cartridge, and a data cartridge
  • Attributes required: One 1.6-inch (41 mm) half-high media bay and one integrated, internal USB
Tools

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.

Note: If you are installing the auto-docking version of this device on your system, see your system documentation for information about the auto-docking feature.
Media

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:

DDS and DAT logos

The tape drive reads and writes data to tape cartridges that are in the DDS4, DAT72, or DAT160 format.
Related information

Your package contains the following items:

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

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Last updated: Thu, July 10, 2014