IBM DDS Generation 5
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1. IBM USB Enclosure Adapter Kitt 44E8869 5396 These models are for customers in the Americas Group AG Canada U S and countries in South America These models ship with a NEMA 5 15P line cord t These models are for customers in the countries known collectively as Asia Pacific AP and Europe Middle East Africa EMEA These models do not ship with a line cord t See the above note For the latest information about supported enclosures and kits see http ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us tape 39M5636 html Figure 3 shows the tape drive installed in the left bay of the IBM 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure 87651UX Figure 3 DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed in the 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure left bay IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 6 Figure 4 shows the tape drive installed with an open view of the the IBM 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure 8 651UX The configuration uses the USB Enclosure Adapter Kit 44E8869 to route an external USB connection to the tape drive inside the enclosure Figure 4 DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed with an open view of the 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure Figure 5 shows the tape drive installed in the IBM Half High Tabletop Tape Enclosure 8 67HHX Figure 5 DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed in the Half High Tabletop Tape Enclosure IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive Popular configurations This section illustrates how the DDS Generation 5 USB T2. ul ye Redbooks web Doc IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive IBM System x at a glance guide The IBM DDS Generation 5 USB tape drive is the entry point into the IBM DDS tape drive family and offers dependable capacity and performance for value conscious small and medium or distributed large enterprise businesses DDS DAT technology has the proven reliability and low cost of ownership to effectively meet the demanding backup archival and regulatory compliance requirements of your System x environment IBM DDS Generation 5 technology delivers a capacity of up to 72 GB on a single data cartridge and a transfer rate of up to 22 GB hr assuming a 2 1 compression ratio at an entry price point Its USB 2 0 interface supports internal plug and play capability with the latest System x systems as well as external attachment in one of IBM s external tape drive enclosures DDS Generation 5 technology is also backward read and write compatible with DDS 3 and DDS 4 DAT 40 media to ensure an easy migration or upgrade path for existing DDS DAT users Figure 1 shows the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive in its 5 25 inch form factor DA 72 DAREA De Stara Figure 1 The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive Did You Know DDS DAT products are built on a legacy of reliability and investment over many years Reliability features include proven media careful tape handling two write heads for read while writing data verification and advanced le
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4. B Tape Drive provides the following features and capabilities e USB interface allows for direct internal connections with select System x servers e Eliminates potential RAID conflicts and extra controllers 5 25 inch half high form factor e Drive can be converted to 3 5 inch form factor either in the factory CTO or in the field using the appropriate enablement kit Internal USB interface for simplified plug and play installation e Optional DDS Tape Enablement kits allow for internal installation in select IBM System x rack optimized servers e Flexible external USB configuration offerings when used with desktop or 1U rack mount enclosures e Support for leading operating systems and popular backup software IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive Specifications The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive has the following specifications Up to 36 GB native capacity and up to 72 GB in compressed mode Up to 3 0 MBps native back up rate and up to 6 0 MBps in compressed mode USB 2 0 interface Read write compatibility with DDS 4 and DDS 3 cartridges Prerequisites e Available internal or external USB port e Available 5 25 inch half high bay for internal installations e Supported external tape enclosure for external attachment Physical specifications The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive has the following physical specifications Height 41 mm 1 6 in Width 102 mm 4 in Depth 150 mm 5 9 in Weight 0 72 kg 1 6 Ib Operatin
5. ape Drive can be used in configurations Internal installation in an x 3650 M2 server Figure 6 shows the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed internally in an x8650 M2 server This configuration uses the x3650 M2 RDX DDS Internal Enablement Kit which allows customers to replace four existing hot swap disk drive bays with the USB tape drive The enablement kit includes a bezel and assembly to convert the drive to a 3 5 inch tape drive Figure 6 The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed internally in an x3650 M2 server Table 5 lists the parts that are used Table 5 Components that are used when installing DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive into x3650 M2 server Diagram Part number Description Quantity reference machine type 1947 x3650 M2 49Y9883 fc 7551 x3650 M2 RDX DDS Tape Enablement Kit 46C5399 DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 8 Installation in a 1U external enclosure Figure 7 shows the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed in an IBM 1U Tape Drive External Enclosure and connected to a System x server IBM System x Server 1U Tape Drive Enclosure Figure 7 The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed in an IBM 1U Tape Drive External Enclosure and connected to x3650 M2 server Table 6 lists the parts that are used Table 6 Components used when connecting DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed in external tape drive enclosure to x3650 M2 server Diagram Part nu
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7. cifications http www ibm com systems storage tape ddsgenx specifications html IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive User s Guide http www ibm com support Recommended tape drive media list IBM System x http www ibm com support docview wss uid psg 1MIGR 5074910 IBM Tape Storage Products Problem Determination and Service Guide http www ibm com support docview wss uid psg 1MIGR 5079217 Installation Guide for IBM 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure http www ibm com support docview wss uid psg 1 MIGR 64787 Installation Guide for IBM Half High Tabletop Tape Enclosure http www ibm com support docview wss uid psg 1 MIGR 64792 Installation Guide for DDS Tape Enablement Kit http www ibm com support docview wss uid psg 1MIGR 5072866 System x tape software matrix http www ibm com support docview wss uid psg1TAPE FILES IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U S A IBM may not offer the products services or features discussed in this document in other countries Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area Any reference to an IBM product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instea
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10. g environment The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive is supported in the following environment e Temperature e Operating 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F e Non operating 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F e Relative humidity e Operating 20 to 80 non condensing e Non operating 5 to 90 non condensing e Maximum altitude e Operating 0 m to 4600 m 0 to 15000 ft e Non operating 0 m to 15200 m 0 to 50000 ft Warranty The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive has a one year limited warranty on parts only When installed in a System x server this tape drive assumes your system s base warranty or external enclosure and any IBM ServicePac upgrade The IBM DDS Generation 5 Media 5 Pack has a limited lifetime warranty IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 3 Supported servers The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive is supported in the IBM System x servers listed in Table 2 Table 2 Supported System x servers Part 1 S 2 8 m m kaka EAKA DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive external DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive internal Table 2 Supported System x servers Part 2 BECA RRELA DREA minias w Ww oD m Eas Adapter afoso we assos p ir x ss Gams ae Tete ea 6 DD De e w DOS Geneon 5USB Toe we nema NTN n er v Deel vel x t To use the tape drive internally in these servers the drive is converted to a 3 5 inch form factor as described in the next sec
11. it converts the tape drive to a 3 5 inch form factor for installation in Supported servers see Table 2 An example of such installation is shown in Figure 6 J z Di PAra Aai ii a4 ing 5 at Pe te i ri fs T OVA fa One ae Soper Figure 2 DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive converted to 3 5 inch form factor required for installation internally in Supported System x servers IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 5 External use The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive can be connected externally to specific servers as listed in Table 2 To do so requires the use of one of the following supported enclosures and as listed in Table 4 e IBM 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure e IBM 4U Rackmount Tape Enclosure withdrawn e IBM Half High Tabletop Tape Enclosure Note Each of these enclosures also requires an IBM USB Enclosure Adapter Kit 44E8869 to route the USB cabling from the tape drive to the rear of the enclosure The IBM USB Enclosure Adapter Kit includes the following components e USB adapter connector e One 3m 12 ft USB cable e One 25cm 1 ft USB cable Table 4 External enclosures for use with the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive IBM 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure 87651UX AG 8765HC1 fc 2290 87651NX AP and EMEA T IBM 4U Rackmount Tape Enclosure withdrawn 87664UX AG Not available 8 7664NX AP and EMEA T product is withdrawn IBM Half High Tabletop Tape Enclosure 8767HHX AG 8767HC1 fc 2287 87671NX AP and EMEA T
12. mber Description Quantity reference machine type CN ee CNC a Figure 8 shows the USB cable connection to the back of the IBM 1U Tape Drive External Enclosure The USB cable is part of the USB Enclosure Adapter Kit IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 9 ee Figure 8 The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive connection to the back of the external tape drive enclosure Supported software products The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive supports the following software products CA Brighstor Tivoli Storage Manager Symantec Backup Exec Symantec Net Backup Supported operating systems The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive supports the following operating systems SUSE Linux Red Hat Linux Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 See IBM ServerProven for the latest information on the specific versions and service packs supported http ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us Select the blade server and then select the expansion card to see the supported operating systems IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 10 Related publications For more information refer to the following resources IBM US announcement letter for IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive http ibm com common ssi cgi bin ssialias infotype dd amp subtype ca amp amp htmlfid 89 7 ENUS 109 591 IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive overview http www ibm com systems storage tape ddsgenx index html IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive spe
13. tion See IBM ServerProven for the latest information about the devices supported by each System x server type http ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 4 Internal installation The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive can be installed internally in specific servers as listed in Table 2 Except where noted the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive is installed in its standard 5 25 inch form factor As listed with a t symbol in Table 2 various servers support the tape drive mounted internally with the addition of a 3 5 inch tape enablement kit The specific tape enablement kits that are supported are listed in Table 3 Table 3 The 3 5 inch enablement kits for use with the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive Part number Feature code x3620 M3 ovens st The installation of IBM DDS Tape Enablement Kit in an x3655 is in the field only Installation is not available as a factory installation CTO option t Feature 4873 is for 2 5 inch disk drive models of the x3650 5387 is for 3 5 inch disk drive models of the x3650 Note The System x3620 M3 and the Tape Enablement Kit option for IBM System x3650 M3 part number 59Y3806 are currently not supported See IBM ServerProven for the latest information about the devices supported by each System x server type http ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us Figure 2 shows the tape drive installed in the IBM DDS Tape Enablement Kit This k
14. vels of error correction DDS DAT media is specified with a dependable shelf life in excess of 15 years ideal for meeting today s business and regulatory long term archival requirements IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 1 Part number information Table 1 lists the ordering part numbers and feature codes Table 1 Ordering part numbers and feature codes IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 46C5399 5711 IBM DDS Generation 5 Media 5 Pack Option 71P9158 Not available IBM DDS Generation 5 Single Cartridge Option 99H4456 Not available The part number for the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive includes the following items e IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 5 25 inch form factor e Mounting screws e CD ROM containing the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive User s Guide e Cleaning cartridge e Four USB cables for internal tape connectivity 14 inch USB cable with type 2x3 connector x3200 and x3200 M2 28 inch USB cable with type B connector for x3400 and x3500 12 5 inch USB cable with type 1x6 connector x3650 and x3655 40 inch USB cable with type A locking connector for x3400 M2 x3500 M2 and x3650 M2 and other systems The drive can be converted to a 3 5 inch form factor for use in some rack optimized servers which we describe later in the section Internal installation Features The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive provides convenience and ease of use features while supporting high speed tape backup The DDS Generation 5 US
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