Overview - IBM 40/80GB DLT VS80 SCSI and 100/200GB LTO Half High tape drive

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At a glance

DLT VS80 internal SCSI tape drive
A tape backup subsystem ideal for entry- to mid-range data backup applications.

• 5.25 inch, half-high form factor (Internal installation)
• Solid performance
• Easy to use and service
• Supports Ultra2 SCSI controllers or Ultra160 SCSI adapters
• Supports leading operating systems and popular backup software
• Three year, limited warranty

100/200GB LTO half high tape drive

• Up to 100GB native capacity per cartridge
• 7.5MB/s native backup rate (27GB/hr native; up to 54GB/hr compressed) decreases system time allotted to backups, frees system and IT resources
• Eight channel read-while write speeds the operation of the drive and ensures data integrity
• Supports either Ultra2 or Ultra160 SCSI controllers
• Supports leading operating systems and popular backup software
• Three year, limited warranty

Overview

DLT VS80 internal SCSI tape drive
The Digital Linear Tape (DLT) VS80 Internal SCSI Tape Drive joins the IBM family of DLT tape offerings available for IBM eServer xSeries servers.

Take advantage of solid performance, excellent data storage capacity, and a high density form factor while using popular VS80 backup technology.

Performance
The DLT VS80, using Ultra2 Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI interface, delivers strong performance with data transfers up to:

• 3MB/s in native mode: 10.8GB/hr
• 6MB/s in compressed mode(2): 21.6GB/hr

High density
The VS80 tape backup is a compact, high-density storage device with excellent storage capacity for entry to mid range server applications.

A 5.25 inch, half high form factor enables economical internal installation into many xSeries and Netfinity servers. Storage capabilities up to:

• 40GB in native mode
• 80GB in compressed mode

Easy to use and service
The DLT VS80 features firmware update capability for easy microcode updates over the SCSI bus. The device contains convenient LEDs combined with on board diagnostics to indicate:

• Drive operating status
• When head cleaning is needed
• Error conditions to help diagnose problems

100/200GB LTO half high tape drive
This attractively priced, entry offering into LTO technology is a new benchmark for mid to high end IBM eServer xSeries servers requiring high capacity, high performance, and high reliability tape solutions in a 5.25 inch, half high form factor.

Using its onboard hardware data compression feature, and assuming a 2:1 compression ratio, this drive can store up to 200GB per cartridge, at a backup rate of up to 54GB/hr. It delivers solid performance through attachment to a supported 80MB/s Ultra2 low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI adapter or onboard controller.

Warranty
3 year limited, Customer carry in and exchange (CCE)

Packaging

DLT VS80 internal SCSI tape drive
You will receive one box containing the following items:

• DLTVS tape drive assembly
• Package of assorted mounting screws
• Multi lingual User Manual CD
• Quick Install Guide/Warranty
• Clean cartridge

100/200GB LTO half high tape drive
You will receive one box containing the following items:

• LTO tape drive assembly
• Multi lingual User Manual CD
• Quick Install Guide/Warranty
• Clean cartridge
• Mounting railand mounting screws

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)
Part numbers applicable to: World-Wide

DLT VS80 internal SCSI tape drive

• Marketing part number: 59P6719
• Replacement part number: 59P6682

100/200GB LTO half high tape drive

• Marketing part number: 59P6717
• Replacement part number: 59P6685

Product dates
Worldwide

• Announce date: 14 Oct 2003
• Planned availability date: 17 Oct 2003
• Withdrawal date:

DLT VS80 internal SCSI tape drive technical specifications
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

• Native transfer: 3MB/s (10.8GB/hr)
• Compressed: 6MB/s (21.6GB/hr)
• Native Capacity: 40GB
• Compressed: 80GB

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

Weight:

• lbs: 3.2
• kg: 1.45

• inches: 1.73
• mm: 43.82

• inches: 5.83
• mm: 148.18

• inches: 8.7
• mm: 221

Operating temperature

• Between 10 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius (50 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit) at 0 to 2,133 m (0 to 7,000 ft.)

• Operating: between 20% and 80%

Maximum Altitude

• 2,133 m (7,000 ft.)

Agency approvals

• UL
• CUL
• C-Tick
• CE
• TUV

Hardware requirements
The DLT VS80 Internal SCSI Tape Drive requires connection to a dedicated channel of an integrated Ultra2 or Ultra160 SCSI controller or a similar optional SCSI adapter installed in the server. Internal installation in an open 5.25 inch, half high bay in the following servers is supported:

NOTE: For the latest compatibility list, please visit our Web site: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/, then choose 'xSeries', and then 'Tape Backup Units'

Software requirements
None

Compatability
The IBM PCI Ultra160 SCSI adapter (19K4646) is tested and supported with DLT VS80 internal SCSI tape drive.

The DLT VS80 internal SCSI tape drive provides downward compatibility with previous IBM DLT offerings. Data backed up from the following products (if written in DLT4000 mode) can be retrieved using the DLT VS80 internal SCSI tape drive and DLT tape IV type media.

• 40/80GB DLT internal SCSI tape drive (00N7990)
• 35/70GB DLT internal SCSI tape drive (04K0149)
• 35/70GB DLT external SCSI tape drive (01K1177)
• 20/40GB DLT internal SCSI tape drive (01K1320)

NOTE: For the latest compatibility list, please visit our Web site: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/, then choose 'xSeries', and then 'Tape Backup Units'

Limitations
This product requires a dedicated Ultra2 or Ultra160 LVD SCSI channel for optimum performance.

100/200GB LTO half high tape drive technical specifications
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

• Native transfer: 7.5MB/s (27GB/hr)
• Compressed: 15MB/s (54GB/hr)
• Native Capacity: 100GB
• Compressed: 200GB

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

Weight:

• lbs: 3.5
• kg: 1.5

• inches: 1.63
• mm: 41.45

• inches: 5.75
• mm: 146

• inches: 8.7
• mm: 221

Operating temperature

• Between 10 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius (50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit) at 0 to 914m (0 to 3,000 ft.)
• Between 10 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius (50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit) at 914m to 2,133m (3,000 to 7,000 ft.)

• Operating: between 20% and 80%

Maximum Altitude

• 2,133 m (7,000 ft.)

Agency approvals

• UL
• C-Tick
• FCC
• BSMI
• CE
• TUV

Hardware requirements
These products require connection to a dedicated channel of an integrated Ultra2 or Ultra160 SCSI controller or a similar optional SCSI adapter installed in the server.

Internal installation in an open 5.25 inch, half-high bay in the following servers is supported:

NOTE: For the latest compatibility list, please visit our Web site: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/, then choose 'xSeries', and then 'Tape Backup Units'

Limitations
These products require a dedicated Ultra2 LVD SCSI channel for optimum performance.