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IBM i Removable Media: Power10 tape and optical

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This document provided details for the tape and optical devices that are supported on Power10 systems by IBM i.

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Supported server models

  • IBM Power E1080 (9080-HEX)
  • IBM Power S1022 (9105-22A)
  • IBM Power S1022s (9105-22B)
  • IBM Power S1014 (9105-41B)
  • IBM Power S1024 (9105-42A)
  • IBM Power L1022 (9786-22H)
  • IBM Power L1024 (9786-42H)
  • IBM Power S1012 (9028-21B)

Supported releases for E1080

  • IBM i 7.3 TR11 or later
  • IBM i 7.4 TR5 or later
  • IBM i 7.5 base and all TRs
  • IBM i 7.6 base
  • IBM VIOS 3.1.3.10 or later with client IBM i 7.3 (TR11 or later), IBM i 7.4 (TR5 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 3.1.4 with client IBM i 7.3 (TR11 or later), IBM i 7.4 (TR5 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 4.1.0 with client IBM i 7.3 (TR11 or later), IBM i 7.4 (TR5 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 4.1.1 with client IBM i 7.3 (TR11 or later), IBM i 7.4 (TR5 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 4.1.2 with client IBM i 7.4 (TR5 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
Supported releases for  S1022s with processor feature (#EPGR) , S1014, S1024, and L1024
  • IBM i 7.3 TR12 or later TR
  • IBM i 7.4 TR6 or later TR
  • IBM i 7.5 base and all TRs
  • IBM i 7.6 base
  • IBM VIOS 3.1.3.21 or later with client IBM i 7.3 (TR12 or later), IBM i 7.4 (TR6 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 3.1.4 with client IBM i 7.3 (TR12 or later), IBM i 7.4 (TR6 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 4.1.0 with client IBM i 7.3 (TR12 or later), IBM i 7.4 (TR6 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 4.1.1 with client IBM i 7.3 (TR12 or later), IBM i 7.4 (TR6 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 4.1.2 with client IBM i 7.4 (TR6 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
Supported releases for S1022, S1022s without processor feature (#EPGR), and L1022
  • IBM VIOS 3.1.3.21 or later with client IBM i 7.3 (TR12 or later), IBM i 7.4 (TR6 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 3.1.4 with client IBM i 7.3 (TR12 or later), IBM i 7.4 (TR6 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 4.1.0 with client IBM i 7.3 (TR12 or later), IBM i 7.4 (TR6 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 4.1.1 with client IBM i 7.3 (TR12 or later), IBM i 7.4 (TR6 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 4.1.2 with client IBM i 7.4 (TR6 or later), IBM i 7.5 (base and all TRs), or IBM i 7.6
Supported releases for S1012
  • IBM i 7.4 TR10 and later TRs
  • IBM i 7.5 TR4 and later TRs
  • IBM i 7.6 base
  • IBM VIOS 3.1.4.41 or later with client IBM i 7.4 (TR10 or later), IBM i 7.5 (TR4 or later), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 4.1.0.21 or later with client IBM i 7.4 (TR10 or later), IBM i 7.5 (TR4 or later), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 4.1.1 with client IBM i 7.4 (TR10 or later), IBM i 7.5 (TR4 or later), or IBM i 7.6
  • IBM VIOS 4.1.2 with client IBM i 7.4 (TR10 or later), IBM i 7.5 (TR4 or later), or IBM i 7.6

Supported adapters and devices     

    Note: The only internal removable media device supported by IBM i on Power10 is the internal USB RDX drive (FC EUA0)

    Note: VIOS does not support SAS tape library devices, but a TS2900 SAS tape library device that is configured to operate in Sequential mode can be attached to a VIOS partition.

    Note:  When a Fibre Channel tape device is attached by using a VIOS partition (NPIV support) a SAN switch is always required.

   Note: 3592-E07 drives in the TS3500 library, and 3592-E07 rack mounted drives are not supported by IBM i 7.5 or 7.6.

SAS adapters:

  • FC EJ10 (CCIN 57B4) 6 Gb 4-port SAS.  (Native or vSCSI VIOS support) Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, *9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H (* - Not supported by 9105-41B tower configuration)
    • TS2350 LTO-5 SAS stand-alone Tape drive
    • TS2250 LTO-5 SAS HH stand-alone Tape drive
    • TS2260 LTO-6 SAS HH stand-alone Tape drive
    • TS2360 LTO-6 SAS stand-alone Tape drive
    • TS2270 LTO-7 SAS stand-alone Tape drive
    • TS2280 LTO-8 SAS HH stand-alone tape drive
    • HH LTO-5 1.5 TB SAS FC5638, 7216 with FC8247, 7226 with FC8241
    • HH LTO6 2.5 TB SAS FCEU11, 7226 with FC8341
    • HH LTO7 6.0 TB SAS, 7226 with FC8441
    • HH LTO-8 12.0 TB SAS, 7226 with FC8541
    • 3555 (TS4300) with SAS LTO-6, LTO-7, and LTO-8 drives (Not supported by VIOS)
    • 3572 (TS2900) with SAS LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives (Not supported by VIOS, except when in sequential mode)
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with SAS LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives (Not supported by VIOS)
    • DVDRAM SATA drive, 7226 with FC1420 and 1422
  • FC EJ11 (CCIN 57B4) 6 Gb LP 4-port SAS low profile. (Native or vSCSI VIOS support) Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9786-22H.
    • TS2250 LTO-5 SAS HH stand-alone Tape drive
    • TS2350 LTO-5 SAS stand-alone Tape drive
    • TS2260 LTO-6 SAS HH stand-alone Tape drive
    • TS2360 LTO-6 SAS stand-alone Tape drive
    • TS2270 LTO-7 SAS stand-alone Tape drive
    • TS2280 LTO-8 SAS HH stand-alone tape drive
    • HH LTO-5 1.5 TB SAS FC5638, 7216 with FC8247, 7226 with FC8241
    • HH LTO6 2.5 TB SAS FCEU11, 7226 with FC8341
    • HH LTO7 6.0 TB SAS, 7226 with FC8441
    • HH LTO-8 12.0 TB SAS, 7226 with FC8541
    • 3555 (TS4300) with SAS LTO-6, LTO-7, and LTO-8 drives (Not supported by VIOS)
    • 3572 (TS2900) with SAS LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives (Not supported by VIOS, except when in sequential mode)
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with SAS LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives (Not supported by VIOS)
    • DVDRAM SATA drive, 7226 with FC1420 and 1422
  • FC EJ2B (CCIN 57F2) 12 Gb 4-port SAS.  (Native only, not supported by VIOS) Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, *9105-22B, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-42H (Supported by IBM i 7.4 TR8 or later, IBM i 7.5 TR2 or later, or IBM i 7.6)  (* - 9105-22B requires processor feature #EPGR)
    • TS2250 LTO-5 SAS HH stand-alone tape drive
    • TS2350 LTO-5 SAS FH stand-alone tape drive
    • TS2260 LTO-6 SAS HH stand-alone tape drive
    • TS2360 LTO-6 SAS FH stand-alone tape drive
    • TS2270 LTO-7 SAS HH stand-alone tape drive
    • TS2280 LTO-8 SAS HH stand-alone tape drive
    • TS2290 LTO-9 SAS HH stand-alone tape drive
    • HH LTO-5 SAS, 7226 with FC8241
    • HH LTO-6 SAS, 7226 with FC8341
    • HH LTO-7 SAS, 7226 with FC8441
    • HH LTO-8 SAS, 7226 with FC8541
    • HH LTO-9 SAS, 7226 with FC8641
    • 3555 (TS4300) with SAS LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, or LTO9 drives
    • 3572 (TS2900) with SAS LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, or LTO9 drives
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with SAS LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • Diamondback tape library with SAS LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
  • FC EJ2C (CCIN 57F2) 12 Gb 4-port SAS low profile.  (Native only, not supported by VIOS) Supported on server models: 9028-21B, 9080-HEX, *9105-22B (Supported by IBM i 7.4 TR8 or later, IBM i 7.5 TR2 or later, or IBM i 7.6)  (* - 9105-22B requires processor feature #EPGR)
    • TS2250 LTO-5 SAS HH stand-alone tape drive
    • TS2350 LTO-5 SAS FH stand-alone tape drive
    • TS2260 LTO-6 SAS HH stand-alone tape drive
    • TS2360 LTO-6 SAS FH stand-alone tape drive
    • TS2270 LTO-7 SAS HH stand-alone tape drive
    • TS2280 LTO-8 SAS HH stand-alone tape drive
    • TS2290 LTO-9 SAS HH stand-alone tape drive
    • HH LTO-5 SAS, 7226 with FC8241
    • HH LTO-6 SAS, 7226 with FC8341
    • HH LTO-7 SAS, 7226 with FC8441
    • HH LTO-8 SAS, 7226 with FC8541
    • HH LTO-9 SAS, 7226 with FC8641
    • 3555 (TS4300) with SAS LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, or LTO-9 drives
    • 3572 (TS2900) with SAS LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, LTO-8, or LTO-9 drives
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with SAS LTO-5, LTO-6, LTO-7, or LTO-8 drives
    • Diamondback tape library with SAS LTO9 or LTO10 drives.   LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later. 
Fibre Channel adapters:
 
  • FC EN1A (CCIN 578F) 32 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) (This adapter does not support direct attach to tape except for natively attached full height LTO10) Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H.
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure
  • FC EN1B (CCIN 578F) 32 Gb 2-port LP Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) (This adapter does not support direct attach to tape except for natively attached full height LTO10) Supported on server models: 9028-21B, 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9786-22H.
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure
  • FC EN1C (CCIN 578E) 16 Gb 4-port Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) (This adapter does not support direct attach to tape except for TS1160 and TS1170 when natively attached) Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H.
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E06 (TS1130), 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.   LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E06 (TS1130), 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives.
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure
  • FC EN1D (CCIN 578E) 16 Gb 4-port LP Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) (This adapter does not support direct attach to tape except for TS1160 and TS1170 when natively attached) Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9786-22H.
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives.
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives.
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E06 (TS1130), 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E06 (TS1130), 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives.
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure
  • FC EN1E 16Gb 4-port Fibre Channel (NPIV VIOS only) Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H.
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E06 (TS1130), 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E06 (TS1130), 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure
  • FC EN1F 16Gb 4-port low profile Fibre Channel (NPIV VIOS only) Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9786-22H.
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E06 (TS1130), 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E06 (TS1130), 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack_mount drives
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure
  • FC EN1J (CCIN 579C) 32 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) (Native support requires IBM i 7.4 TR5 or later, IBM i 7.5, and IBM i 7.6 ) Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H.  This native adapter can support direct attach to a tape device with an 8Gb Fibre Channel interface when the device port is configured to run using Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop.   This adapter can also support direct attach to full height LTO10 tape drives.  For direct attach support the adapter must be assigned to an IBM i partition running IBM i 7.4 TR8 or later, IBM i 7.5 TR2 or later, or IBM i 7.6    The following devices are supported:
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.  For direct attach support, change the Port Type setting to Loop (L)
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives.  For direct attach support, change the Topology setting to L-port or LN-port
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives.  For direct attach support, use Modify Port Properties to change the setting to L port
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives.  For direct attach support, change the Set Link Speed/Topology setting to L Port
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives. For direct attach support for 3592-E07, 3592-E08, and 3592-55G, change the Set Link Speed/Topology setting to L Port.  Direct attach to 3592-60G is not supported by FC EN1J
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  Direct attach to 3592-60F and 3592-70F is not supported by FC EN1J.  For direct attach support with LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, and LTO9 use Modify Topology... to change the port topology to L Port.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  For direct attach support with LTO9 drives use Modify Topology... to change the port topology to L Port.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives.  Direct attach to 3592-70F is not supported by FC EN1J.  The other devices are already configured to support direct attach
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure.  This device is already configured to support direct attach
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure.  This device is already configured to support direct attach
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure.  This device is already configured to support direct attach
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure.  This device is already configured to support direct attach
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure.  This device is already configured to support direct attach
  • FC EN1K (CCIN 579C) 32 Gb 2-port Low Profile Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) (Native support requires IBM i 7.4 TR5 or later, IBM i 7.5, IBM i 7.6) Supported on server models: 9028-21B, 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9786-22H.  This native adapter can support direct attach to a tape device with an 8Gb Fibre Channel interface when the device port is configured to run using Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop.   This adapter can also support direct attach to full height LTO10 tape drives.  For direct attach support the adapter must be assigned to an IBM i partition running IBM i 7.4 TR8 or later, IBM i 7.5 TR2 or later, or IBM i 7.6.  The following devices are supported:
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.  For direct attach support, change the Port Type setting to Loop (L)
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives.  For direct attach support, change the Topology setting to L-port or LN-port
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives.  For direct attach support, use Modify Port Properties to change the setting to L port
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives.  For direct attach support, change the Set Link Speed/Topology setting to L Port
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives. For direct attach support for 3592-E07, 3592-E08, and 3592-55G, change the Set Link Speed/Topology setting to L Port.  Direct attach to 3592-60G is not supported by FC EN1J
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  Direct attach to 3592-60F and 3592-70F is not supported by FC EN1J.  For direct attach support with LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, and LTO9 use Modify Topology... to change the port topology to L Port.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  For direct attach support with LTO9 drives use Modify Topology... to change the port topology to L Port.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives.  Direct attach to 3592-70F is not supported by FC EN1J.  The other devices are already configured to support direct attach
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure.  This device is already configured to support direct attach
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure.  This device is already configured to support direct attach
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure.  This device is already configured to support direct attach
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure.  This device is already configured to support direct attach
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure.  This device is already configured to support direct attach
  • FC EN1L (CCIN 2CFC) 32 Gb 4-port Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) This adapter does not support direct attach to tape except for natively attached full height LTO10 drives.  Native support requires IBM i 7.4 TR7 or later, IBM i 7.5 TR1 or later, or IBM i 7.6.  VIOS support requires VIOS 3.1.4.10 or later.  Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H.
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure
  • FC EN1M (CCIN 2CFC) 32 Gb LP 4-port Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) This adapter does not support direct attach to tape except for natively attached full height LTO10 drives.  Native support requires IBM i 7.4 TR7 or later, IBM i 7.5 TR1 or later, or IBM i 7.6.  VIOS support requires VIOS 3.1.4.10 or later.  Supported on server models: 9080-HEX.
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure
  • FC EN1N (CCIN 2CFD) 64 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) This adapter does not support direct attach to tape.  Native support requires IBM i 7.4 TR7 or later, IBM i 7.5 TR1 or later, or IBM i 7.6.  VIOS support requires VIOS 3.1.4.10 or later.  Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H.
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO10, 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
  • FC EN1P (CCIN 2CFD) 64 Gb LP 2-port Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) This adapter does not support direct attach to tape.  Native support requires IBM i 7.4 TR7 or later, IBM i 7.5 TR1 or later, or IBM i 7.6.  VIOS support requires VIOS 3.1.4.10 or later.  Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9786-22H.
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO10, 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
  • FC EN2A (CCIN 579D) 16 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel.  (Native or NPIV VIOS support) This adapter does not support direct attach to tape except for TS1160 and TS1170 when natively attached.  Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H.
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E06 (TS1130), 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E06(TS1130), 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure
  • FC EN2B (CCIN 579D) 16 Gb LP 2-port Fibre Channel.  (Native or NPIV VIOS support) This adapter does not support direct attach to tape except for TS1160 and TS1170 when natively attached.  Supported on server models: 9028-21B, 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9786-22H.
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO4, LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E06 (TS1130), 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E06(TS1130), 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure
  • FC EN2L (CCIN 2F06) 32 Gb 4-port Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) This adapter does not support direct attach to tape except for natively attached full height LTO10 drives.  Native support requires IBM i 7.4 TR8 or later, IBM i 7.5 TR2 or later, or IBM i 7.6.  VIOS support requires VIOS 3.1.4.20 or later.  Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H.
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure
  • FC EN2M (CCIN 2F06) 32 Gb LP 4-port Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) This adapter does not support direct attach to tape except for natively attached full height LTO10 drives.  Native support requires IBM i 7.4 TR8 or later, IBM i 7.5 TR2 or later, or IBM i 7.6.  VIOS support requires VIOS 3.1.4.20 or later.  Supported on server models: 9080-HEX.
    • 3555/5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, or LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3573 (TS3100, TS3200) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3576 (TS3310) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, or LTO8 drives
    • 3584 (TS3500) with Fibre Channel 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), 3592-55G (TS1155), or 3592-60G (TS1160) drives
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8, LTO9, LTO10, 3592-E07/EH7 (TS1140), 3592-EH8 (TS1150), 3592-55F (TS1155), 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO9 or LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-E07 (TS1140), 3592-E08 (TS1150), or 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
    • FC 8248 HH-LTO5 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8348 HH-LTO6 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8446 HH-LTO7 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8546 HH-LTO8 FC in 7226 enclosure
    • FC 8646 HH LTO-9 Fibre Channel in 7226 enclosure
  • FC EN2N (CCIN 2F05) 64 Gb 2-port Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) This adapter does not support direct attach to tape.  Native support requires IBM i 7.4 TR8 or later, IBM i 7.5 TR2 or later, or IBM i 7.6.  VIOS support requires VIOS 3.1.4.20 or later.  Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H.
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO10, 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
  • FC EN2P (CCIN 2F05) 64 Gb LP 2-port Fibre Channel (Native or NPIV VIOS support) This adapter does not support direct attach to tape.  Native support requires IBM i 7.4 TR8 or later, IBM i 7.5 TR2 or later, or IBM i 7.6.  VIOS support requires VIOS 3.1.4.20 or later.  Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9786-22H.
    • 3584 (TS4500) with Fibre Channel LTO10, 3592-60F (TS1160), or 3592-70F (TS1170) drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 5544 (TS4300) with Fibre Channel LTO10 drives. LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • Diamondback tape library with Fibre Channel LTO10 drives.  LTO10 support requires IBM i 7.4 or later.
    • 3592-70F (TS1170) rack-mount drives
USB adapters:
 
  • FC EC6J (CCIN 590F) LP 2-Port low-profile USB 3.0 adapter.  Supported on server models: 9080-HEX, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9786-22H.
    • FC EUA5 stand-alone USB DVD drive with cable
    • FC 5762 and FC 5763 DVD RAM drive in 7226 enclosure
    • FC EU03 RDX 3.0 in 7226 enclosure
    • FC EUA4 RDX USB external docking station
  • FC EC6K (CCIN 590F) 2-Port USB 3.0 adapter.  Supported on server models: 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H.
    • FC EUA5 stand-alone USB DVD drive with cable
    • FC 5762 and FC 5763 DVD RAM drive in 7226 enclosure
    • FC EU03 RDX 3.0 in 7226 enclosure
    • FC EUA4 RDX USB external docking station
  • Integrated CEC USB 3.0 ports (CCIN 58F8). Supported on server models: 9028-21B, 9105-22A, 9105-22B, 9105-41B, 9105-42A, 9786-22H, 9786-42H.
    • FC EUA5 stand-alone USB DVD drive with cable (Front USB 3.0 port only)
    • FC 5762 and FC 5763 DVD RAM drive in 7226 enclosure (Front or rear USB 3.0 ports)
    • FC EU03 RDX 3.0 in 7226 enclosure. (Front or rear USB 3.0 ports)
    • FC EUA4 RDX USB external docking station (Front or rear USB 3.0 ports) (External power is required)

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