Supports Half-high (HH) LTO4 and DAT160 tape and DVD storage technologies
Control card sensor designed to track drive function and notify user of maintenance requirements
HH LTO 4 tape drives are read-write compatible with LTO 3 media, and they read LTO 2 media. LTO WORM media is also available; DAT160 tape drives are read-write compatible with DAT72 and DDS4 media.
Despite the decreasing availability of server bays for storage devices, it is still important to consolidate storage devices in a single, convenient location to minimize space and cabling impacts. The IBM® System Storage™ 7214 Tape and DVD Enclosure Express is designed to mount in one EIA unit of a standard IBM Power™ Systems 19-inch rack, and can be configured with one or two tape or DVD drives. The 7214 Express enclosure attaches to SAS-based models of the IBM Power Systems through external serial attached SAS adapters. The 7214 Express also attaches to some open system adapters.
The SAS electronic interface on the 7214 Express is designed to provide faster transfer rates, greater convenience and a reduction in space required for system-to-device cabling. Optional drive technologies available in the IBM 7214 Express offering are:
Common features
1U slim profile designed for 19-inch rack system environments
Features IBM half-high LTO technology designed for reliable performance in small-medium open system environments
Supports DAT72, DAT160, DVD-RAM and DVD-ROM drives
IBM Half-high LTO 4 supports the encryption of data for increased security with archived data
Supports 3 GB/sec IBM SAS interface
Dual-drive enclosure, side-by-side
Offers choices of HH LTO4 and DAT160 tape and DVD storage technologies
Control card sensor designed to track drive function and notify user of maintenance requirements
Adheres to LTO specifications
HH LTO 4 tape drives can write to LTO 3 media and read LTO 2 media; WORM media also available
DAT160 tape drives are read-write compatible with DAT72 and DDS4 media
