Overview - IBM NetBay Tape Enclosure Rack device and IBM 160/320 SDLT Tape Drive

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Two new options expand the line of tape solutions available for storing and protecting your valuable data when using supported IBM eServer xSeries servers.

NetBay tape enclosure rack device
Using a modular architecture, the 4U automated tape enclosure brings performance, capacity, and high-density to enterprise tape backup applications. Key features include:

• High-density form factors - fits in an industry-standard rack
• Removable drives
• Ultra2 SCSI (LVDS) interface - supports up to six internal Ultra2 LVD SCSI connections at up to 80MB/sec
• Includes a three-year, limited warranty(1)

160/320 SDLT tape drive
Key features include:

• 16MB/sec transfer rate and 160GB storage capacity in native mode
• 32MB/sec transfer rate and 320GB storage capacity in compression mode
• Supports Ultra2 SCSI controllers or Ultra160 SCSI adapter
• Supports leading operating systems and popular backup software
• Includes a three-year, limited warranty(1)
  
  

The NetBay tape enclosure rack device and the IBM 160/320 SDLT tape drive offer improved performance and reliability to meet growing back-up storage requirements.

NetBay tape enclosure rack device description
The new NetBay tape enclosure rack device expands the line of tape solutions available for storing and protecting your valuable data. This 4U tape backup enclosure unit is designed to increase tape drive rack density. The 4U enclosure will support four full-high or six half-high drives that mount directly to the enclosure. The 4U tape enclosure can be shared among six servers.

This tape enclosure is a reliable product that provides customer flexibility to meet growing back-up storage requirements in a rack configuration. It can support six internal Ultra2 low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI connections at up to 80MB/sec. Data transfer rates depend on many factors and are often less than the maximum possible.

This high-density, modular tape enclosure is available in rack version only. Each enclosure unit contains a 300W power supply and electronics logic.

160/320 SDLT tape drive description
This tape drive offers high-performance, excellent data storage capacity and solid reliability using SDLT backup technology. The SDLT 160/320GB Generation SCSI tape drive joins the Generation 1 SDLT 110/220GB SCSI tape drive offering for the IBM eServer xSeries servers. This drive option contains a base drive, mounting hardware, 34in LVD cable, trial software, user's manual, and a cleaning cartridge. When used with certain supported servers, it is external attach only and requires installation in the NetBay tape enclosure. See Hardware requirements for IBM systems for more information.

The 16MB/sec (32MB/sec compressed) transfer rate increases performance with both back-up and restore operations. Along with an increased capacity of 160MB capacity (320MB compressed ) and backward compatibility to SDLT Generation 1 media, this drive is a natural next step in DLT technology. Embraced by enterprises requiring sound, reliable tape backup subsystems for their Intel-based servers, the 160/320GB SDLT SCSI tape drive builds on the previous SDLT offerings.

(1) For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty, call 800-426-7378 (in the US or CAN) or contact your IBM representative or reseller. Copies are available upon request.

For information on IBM's Statement of Limited Warranty in AP, LA, and EMEA, contact your local IBM representative. Copies are available upon request.

Warranty
3 year Customer Carry-in Exchange (CCE).

Notes:

1. Optional features initially installed in a Netfinity or xSeries server carry the same warranty as the server. If installed after the initial system installation, they carry the balance of the server warranty or the optional feature, whichever is greater.
2. These optional features are designated as Customer Carry-in Exchange (CCE); however, they become IBM On-site Repair (IOR) when installed in a Netfinity or xSeries server with an IOR warranty classification.

NetBay tape enclosure rack device packaging
One box:

Approximate height: 559 mm (22 in)
Approximate 2 width: 305 mm (12 in)
Approximate depth: 610 mm (24 in)

160/320 SDLT tape drive packaging
One box:

Approximate height: 108mm (4.25in)
Approximate width: 191mm (7.50in)
Approximate depth: 254mm (10.0in)

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)
Part numbers applicable to: NetBay tape enclosure rack device

• Machine and model: 0034 B0X
• See the following table for descriptions and marketing part numbers:

• See the following table for replacement part numbers:

Part numbers applicable to: NetBay Enclosure

• Marketing part number: 59P6736
• Replacement part number: 59P6737

• Announce date: 05 Nov 2002
• Planned availability date: 22 Nov 2002 (NetBay tape enclosure rack device)
• Planned availability date: 06 Dec 2002 (160/320 SDLT tape drive packaging)
• Withdrawal date: *

Technical specifications - NetBay tape enclosure rack device
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

• IBM NetBay Enclosure will support four full-high or six half-high tape drives
• Supports six LVDS connections
• Supports eight power connections
• Contains eight remote SCSI switches
• Supports up to six servers
• Rack configuration

Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement
Rack configuration:

• Approximate height: 177.8 mm (7.00 in)
• Approximate width: 483.1 mm (19.0 in)
• Approximate depth: 457.4 mm (18.0 in)
• Approximate weight: 17.7 Kg (39 lbs)

Operating environment

• Temperature between 10 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit and 90 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Relative humidity : 8 to 80%
• Maximum altitude : 2,133 m (7,000 ft.)

Agency approvals
UL, cUL, TUV, CE, VCCI, NOM, GOST, FCC, ICES, C-Tick, BSMI

Energy star compliance
Not applicable

Note: The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Technical specifications - 160/320 SDLT tape drive
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

• Native transfer: 16 MB/s 57.6 GB/hr
• Compressed transfer: 32 MB/s 115.2 GB/hr
• Native capacity: 160 GB
• Compressed capacity: 320 GB

Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement
Physical dimensions

• Approximate height: 86.36 mm (3.40 in)
• Approximate width: 148.34 mm (5.84 in)
• Approximate depth: 212.09 mm (8.35 in)
• Approximate weight: 2.38 kg (5 lbs 4 oz)

Operating environment

• Temperature between 10 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit and 95 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Relative humidity : 8 to 80%
• Maximum altitude : 2,133 m (7,000 ft.)

Agency approvals
UL cUL TUV CE C-Tick

Energy star compliance
Not applicable

Note: The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

NetBay tape enclosure rack device

Check the ServerProven site for compatibility

The IBM NetBay enclosure is supported with the following xSeries tape drives:

160/320 GB SDLT tape drive
All models of the following IBM servers are supported:

• xSeries 232
• xSeries 235
• xSeries 255
• xSeries 330*
• xSeries 335*
• xSeries 342*
• xSeries 345*
• xSeries 360*
• xSeries 440*

Note: On the servers marked with the asterisk (*), the 160/320GB SDLT tape drive is external attach only. It requires installation in the 0034B0X tape drive enclosure.

Hardware requirements for non-IBM systems
Not applicable

Software requirements
NetBay tape enclosure rack device
None

160/320 GB SDLT tape drive
Windows NT Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Advanced Server NetWare 5.x NetWare 6.x Red Hat Linux6.x Caldera Linux Linux SuSE TurboLinux

Compatibility - NetBay tape enclosure rack device and 160/320 GB SDLT tape drive
None

Note: Some configurations may not be compatible.

Limitations
NetBay tape enclosure rack device
None

160/320 GB SDLT tape drive
The SDLT320 tape drive requires a dedicated Ultra2 or Ultra160 LVD SCSI channel for optimum performance.

Document notes:

1. The symbol * means that the information is currently unavailable for this product.
2. FRU stands for Field Replacement Unit. It is the part number used for ordering service/replacement parts. CRU stands for customer replaceable unit. It means that the replacement part can be installed by the customer.
3. Effective Withdrawal means that on the given date IBM will have withdrawn the products from marketing. After that date, the product can not be obtained directly from IBM.