36/72 GB Data72 4 mm internal tape drive (FC 6258 or 5907)
Learn about the features of this media device.
Table 37. 36/72 GB Data72 4 mm internal tape drive features.
Note: FC 6258 is not supported for 8202-E4B, 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6B, 8205-E6C, or 8205-E6D systems.
Feature Description
Description The 36/72 GB Data72 4 mm Internal Tape Drive is a 5.25-inch, half-high, LVD or SAS drive,
which provides a high capacity for save/restore and achieve functions. This tape drive uses
IBM 4 mm data cartridges and is capable of compression, providing a capacity of up to 72
GB.
Characteristics:
v FRU part number for FC 6258: 95P1988
v FRU part number for FC 5907: 23R2530
v Custom card identification number (CCIN): 63A0
v Capacity: 36 GB native mode, 72 GB (typical) compression mode
v Form Factor: 5.25-inch half high
v Media: DAT72, DDS4, and DDS3 media
v Technology: Helical scan, rotating head
v Operation: Streaming
v Data Transfer Rate: 3 MBps native mode, 6 MBps (typical) compression
v Interface for FC 6258: Low voltage differential
v Interface for FC 5907: Serial-Attached SCSI
v Compatibility: 12 GB mode (read/write), 20 GB (read/write), and 36 GB mode
(read/write)
v Attributes provided: 4 mm tape capability
v Attributes required: One 1.6-inch (41 mm) half-high media bay and one SCSI internal LVD
or SAS 16-bit address
Tools The following tools and documentation are needed to complete the installation:
v A flat-blade screwdriver (if this device is not an auto-docking feature on your system)
v Your system unit documentation, including any service documentation
v 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, the
remainder of this section does not apply to your system. See your system documentation for
information about the auto-docking feature.
Media This tape drive uses 4mm 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:
3
Digital
Data
Storage
4
Digital
Data
Storage
Digital Data Storage
DAT
72
Or Or
The tape drive reads and writes data to tape cartridges that are DDS-3, DDS-4, or DAT 72
format.
Note: This tape drive only supports DDS-3, DDS-4, and DAT 72 tape cartridges. If any other
cartridge is inserted in the drive, it will be ejected.
This tape drive has been designed to operate with DDS media that meet the following
standards of the European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA):
v ECMA-236 DDS-3 format
v ECMA-288 DDS-4 format
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