7206 Model 336 External DAT72 Tape Drive available for IBM System i

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1 IBM United States Announcement , dated April 10, Model 336 External DAT72 Tape Drive available for IBM System i Key prerequisites...2 Description...2 Product positioning... 3 Publications... 3 Services...4 Technical information...4 Terms and conditions... 6 Prices...7 Order now...8 At a glance Enhanced reliability through media recognition features The flexibility to read and write on a variety of tape cartridges External, self-powered packaging Model highlights The 7206 Model 336 is a large-capacity 4mm tape drive designed using DDS technology that features: Increased tape capacity of up to 1.8 times that of the 7206 Model 220 up to 36 GB native physical storage capacity per cartridge (72 GB with 2:1 compression) A data transfer rate of up to 3.0 MB/sec (6.0 MB/sec with 2:1 compression) The flexibility to read and write on DDS-3 and DDS-4 technology tape cartridges External, self-powered packaging For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001 Overview The IBM 7206 Model 336 External DAT72 Tape Drive is a stand-alone, SCSI, 4mm streaming tape drive that attaches externally to the IBM System i and IBM System p servers. It was previously supported only by System p servers. Key features The 7206 Model 336 Tape Drive incorporates technology that uses fifth-generation (Gen 5) Digital Data Storage (DDS) tape media, also referred to as DAT72. The tape drive provides a media physical capacity of 36 GB (72 GB with 2:1 compression) per cartridge. It is designed to provide a data transfer rate of up to 3.0 MB/sec (6.0 MB/sec with 2:1 compression). In addition to reading and writing on DDS Gen 5 formatted tape cartridges, the 7206 Model 336 is also designed to read and write on DDS-4 and DDS-3 tape cartridges. IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1

2 Key prerequisites IBM System p: IBM AIX operating system at level 5.1.0, or later Linux : -- SUSE Enterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later -- Red Hat Enterprise AS for POWER V3, or later IBM System i: IBM OS/400 : -- The 7206 Model 336 requires a supported IBM System i processor with OS/400 V5.1.0, or later. -- Adapters including the PCI Ultra Tape Controller (features 5702 and 5703), or the PCI-X Tape/DASD Controller (features 5705, 5712, 5715, and 5736) are offered on IBM System i servers. The configurator will determine the correct controller to be used for your specific host system. Linux: -- SUSE Enterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later -- Red Hat Enterprise AS for POWER V3, or later Planned availability date April 27, 2007 Description Key features The IBM 7206 Model 336 External DAT72 Tape Drive incorporates technology that uses fifth-generation (Gen 5) Digital Data Storage (DDS) tape media, also referred to as DAT72. The tape drive provides a media physical capacity of 36 GB (72 GB with 2:1 compression) per cartridge. It is designed to provide a sustained data transfer rate of up to 3.0 MB/sec (6.0 MB/sec with 2:1 compression). In addition to reading and writing on DDS Gen 5 formatted tape cartridges, the 7206 Model 336 is also designed to read and write on DDS-4 and DDS-3 tape cartridges. Benefits Providing an excellent migration and interchange path from other 4mm tape drives, the 7206 Model 336 can be a cost-effective solution for your save, restore, and archiving functions. Specifically: The increased physical storage capacity of up to 72 GB (with 2:1 compression) is up to 1.8 times the capacity of the IBM 7206 Model 220, helping reduce the number of tape cartridges needed. The 7206 Model 336 can achieve the same data transfer rate as the Model 220. To increase the tape drive's reliability, the 7206 Model 336 includes a media recognition feature designed to help prevent non-data-grade tape cartridges from being used for writing data. The 7206 Model 336 Tape Drive features an enhanced mechanism that is designed to provide high interchange performance. The 7206 Model 336 Tape Drive is an externally attached 4mm tape drive for System i and System p servers. It is designed to allow data compression (2:1) for an effective physical storage capacity of up to 72 GB and a data transfer rate of up to 6.0 MB/sec (depending on the characteristics of the data transferred). With up to 1.8 times the capacity over the previous 7206 IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2

3 Model 220, the 7206 Model 336 can help enhance user productivity. The 7206 Model 336 is designed to provide a more cost-effective solution for save, restore, and archiving functions than previous IBM models. Note: Although the 7206 Model 336 Tape Drive is designed to give you high tape performance, other components of your system may limit the actual performance achieved. In addition, the compression technology used in the tape drive is designed to double the amount of data that can be stored on the media; however, the actual degree of compression achieved is highly sensitive to the characteristics of the data that is being compressed. Product positioning The IBM 7206 Model 336 External DAT72 Tape Drive is a good solution for customers with System i and System p servers who use 4mm DDS tape technology and require a larger-capacity tape backup. The Model 336 is an excellent save and restore device when your requirements exceed older 4mm and 1/4-inch tape drive capacity, but you do not require the higher-capacity, higher-priced 8mm or 1/2-inch tape drives. The 7206 Model 336 can read and write DDS-4 and DDS-3 tape data cartridges. Because of its read and write compatibility with earlier 4mm tape formats, the 7206 Model 336 is a natural replacement for older mm tape drives. If you need to back up larger amounts of data, or need a higher-performance tape drive, consider the following: IBM 7208 Model 345 8mm Tape Drive IBM 7206 Model VX2 Tape Drive IBM 7206 Model VX3 Tape Drive IBM 3580 LTO Ultrium Tape Drive IBM 3581 LTO Ultrium Tape Autoloader IBM 3584 UltraScalable LTO Tape Library Business Partner information If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID). BP Attachment for Announcement Letter Trademarks System p, System i, and POWER are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. AIX and OS/400 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Publications The following publications are shipped with the product. Additional copies are available. To order, contact your IBM representative. Title IBM 7206 Model 336 Setup and Operator's Guide Order number SA IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3

4 IBM 7206 Model 336 Service Guide External Device Safety Manual SY SA The following publications are available immediately. To order, contact your IBM representative. Title IBM 7206 Model 336 Setup and Operator's Guide IBM 7206 Model 336 Service Guide External Device Safety Manual Order number SA SY SA IBM Publications Center Portal The Publications Center is a worldwide central repository for IBM product publications and marketing material with a catalog of 70,000 items. Extensive search facilities are provided, as well as payment options via credit card. A large number of publications are available online in various file formats, which can currently be downloaded free of charge. Services Global Technology Services IBM services include business consulting, outsourcing, hosting services, applications, and other technology management. These services help you learn about, plan, install, manage, or optimize your IT infrastructure to be an On Demand Business. They can help you integrate your high-speed networks, storage systems, application servers, wireless protocols, and an array of platforms, middleware, and communications software for IBM and many non-ibm offerings. IBM is your one-stop shop for IT support needs. For details on available services, contact your IBM representative or visit For details on available IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services, contact your IBM representative or visit For details on education offerings related to specific products, visit Select your country, and then select the product as the category. Technical information Specified operating environment Physical specifications Width: 250 mm (9.8 in) Depth: 275 mm (10.8 in) Height: 55 mm (2.2 in) IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4

5 Weight: 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) For information on installability and serviceability in non-ibm industry-standard racks, review the installation planning information for any product-specific installation requirements. Operating environment Temperature: 16 to 32 C (60 to 90 F) Relative humidity: 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Wet bulb: 23 C (73 F) Electrical power: 0.03 KVA at 120 V ac typical; 90 watt power supply Power factor: 0.8 to 0.9 Maximum Btu: Btu/hr (36 watts at 240 V ac) Noise level: 5.4 bels (45 dba) operation, 5.4 bels (45 dba) idle Power supply: 100 to 125 V ac or 200 to 240 V ac at 50 to 60 Hz Maximum altitude: 2,135 m (7000 ft) Hardware requirements: This product can be attached to a System i server with one of the following features: PCI-X Ultra Tape Controller (#5702, #5703) PCI-X Tape/DASD Controller (#5705, #5712, #5715, #5736) For information on which PCI-X to select, refer to the order configurator for prerequisites. Attachment of the 7206 Model 336 requires software level OS/400 V5.3, or later, on all models of the 9406 iseries server. Cables: One SCSI cable will be shipped with the device. The cable should be specified on the initial plant order. The following table shows the various SCSI cable feature numbers that can be ordered depending on the host system adapter to which the will be attached. iseries SCSI adapter cable Feature feature length Plant Both 5702, m , m , m* m* * 4.5 m and 10.0 m cable can be used only if the is the ONLY device on the bus. Refer to the specify features of the Sales Manual for a detailed description of the above features. Software requirements IBM System p : AIX operating system at level 5.1.0, or later Linux : -- SUSE Enterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later -- Red Hat Enterprise AS for POWER V3, or later IBM System i: OS/400: -- The 7206 Model 336 requires a supported IBM System i processor with an IBM OS/400 operating system V5.1.0, or later. IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 5

6 -- Adapters including the PCI Ultra Tape Controller (features #5702 and #5703), or the PCI-X Tape/DASD Controller (features #5705, #5712, #5715, and #5736) are offered on IBM System i servers. The configurator will determine the correct controller to be used for your specific host system. Linux: -- SUSE Enterprise Server 9 for POWER, or later -- Red Hat Enterprise AS for POWER V3, or later Limitations: The IBM 7206 Model 336 is designed to operate in the horizontal position. For LVD operation, all devices on the SCSI bus must be LVD. Planning information Customer responsibilities: The 7206 Model 336 is designated as customer setup. Customer setup, operation, and service publications are available. Cable orders: At least one SCSI cable must be specified for the 7206 Model 336 on the initial order. Refer to the Hardware requirements section for cabling requirements. Security, auditability, and control These products use the security and auditability features of the host system and application programs. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. Terms and conditions Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative. IBM credit corporation financing: Yes Warranty period: One year; media warranted separately. Warranty service: If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty service specified for your machine. An IBM technician will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone. You must follow IBM's problem determination and resolution procedures. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country- and location-specific information. On-site service IBM On-site Repair (IOR), 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, same-day response. IBM will provide repair services for the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose. Warranty service upgrades and maintenance service options Maintenance services (ESA): ServiceElect (Z ) and ServiceSuite (Z ) Statements of Work Warranty service upgrades: If required, IBM provides repair or exchange warranty service upgrades depending on the type of service specified for your machine. An IBM technician will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone. You must follow IBM's problem determination and resolution procedures. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 6

7 your call and is subject to parts availability. If applicable, parts that are considered customer replaceable units (CRUs) will be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty service. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for countryand location specific-information. IOR: Option 1: IOR, 3 years, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 4-hour response Option 2: IOR, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 2-hour response Maintenance services: If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service upgrades depending on the type of service specified for your machine. An IBM technician will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone. You must follow IBM's problem determination and resolution procedures. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country- and location-specific information. Standard service level: IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, same-day response Alternate service levels IOR, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, next-business-day (NBD) response IOR, 9 hours per day, Monday through Friday excluding holidays, same-day response IOR, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 2-hour response IBM will provide repair service for the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well-lit, and suitable for the purpose. Usage plan machine: No IBM hourly service rate classification: Two When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order. Field-installable features: Yes Model conversions: No Machine installation: Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions IBM provides with the machine. Graduated program license charges apply: No. This product does not contain licensed internal code or licensed machine code. Educational allowance: A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance. The educational allowance is 15% for the products in this announcement. Prices All 7206 Model 336 prices were previously announced. Refer to Hardware announcement , dated November 11, For ServiceElect (ESA) maintenance service charges, contact IBM Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 ( ). IBM Global Financing: IBM Global Financing offers competitive financing to credit-qualified IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 7

8 customers to assist them in acquiring IT solutions. Offerings include financing for IT acquisition, including hardware, software, and services, from both IBM and other manufacturers or vendors. Offerings (for all customer segments: small, medium, and large enterprise), rates, terms, and availability can vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization or visit IBM Global Financing offerings are provided through IBM Credit LLC in the United States, and other IBM subsidiaries and divisions worldwide to qualified commercial and government customers. Rates are based on a customer's credit rating, financing terms, offering type, equipment type, and options, and may vary by country. Other restrictions may apply. Rates and offerings are subject to change, extension, or withdrawal without notice. Financing solutions from IBM Global Financing can help you stretch your budget and affordably acquire the new product. But beyond the initial acquisition, our end-to-end approach to IT management can also help keep your technologies current, reduce costs, minimize risk, and preserve your ability to make flexible equipment decisions throughout the entire technology life cycle. Order now To order, contact the Americas Call Centers or your local IBM representative. To identify your local IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU ( ). Phone: 800-IBM-CALL ( ) Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX ( ) Internet: callserv@ca.ibm.com Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers Dept. Teleweb Customer Support, 9th floor 105 Moatfield Drive North York, Ontario Canada M3B 3R1 Reference: YE001 The Americas Call Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date. Trademarks System i, iseries, System p, POWER, and ServiceSuite are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. OS/400 and AIX are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: IBM United States Announcement IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 8