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IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive (Withdrawn)

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Abstract

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.

Note: This product (46C5399) has been withdrawn from marketing and is no longer available for ordering from IBM.

Introduction


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.

The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive (5.25 in. form factor)
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 levels 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.


Part number information

Table 1 lists the ordering part numbers and feature codes.

Table 1. Ordering part numbers and feature codes
Description Part number Feature code
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 59H4456 Not available
IBM DDS Generation 5 Cleaning Cartridge 49Y9892* Not available
* Planned for May 2011

The part number for the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive includes the following items:
  • IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive (5.25 inch form factor)
  • Mounting screws
  • CD-ROM containing the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive User’s Guide
  • Cleaning cartridge
  • 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 all other supported 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 USB Tape Drive provides the following features and capabilities:
  • USB interface allows for direct internal connections with select System x servers
  • Eliminates potential RAID conflicts and extra controllers
  • 5.25 inch half-high form factor
  • 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
  • Optional DDS Tape Enablement kits allow for internal installation in select IBM System x rack-optimized servers
  • Flexible external USB configuration offerings when used with desktop or 1U rack-mount enclosures
  • Support for leading operating systems and popular backup software


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


  • Available internal or external USB port
  • Available 5.25 inch half-high bay for internal installations
  • 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 lb)


Operating environment

The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive is supported in the following environment:
  • Temperature:
    • Operating: 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F)
    • Non-operating: -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
  • Relative humidity:
    • Operating: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
    • Non-operating: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
  • Maximum altitude:
    • Operating: 0 m to 4600 m (0 to 15000 ft.)
    • 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.


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)
x3100 M3 x3200 M2 x3200 M3 x3250 M2 x3250 M3 x3350 x3400 x3400 M2 2.1A7A.gif x3455 x3500 x3500 M2 2.3DCA.gif

DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive (external)
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y

DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive (internal)
N
Y
Y
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y

Table 2. Supported System x servers (Part 2)
x3550 x3550 M2 x3550 M3 x3620 M3 x3630 M3 x3650 x3650 T x3650 M2 x3650 M3 x3655 x3690 X5 x3755 x3755 M3 x3850 M2 x3950 M2 x3850 X5

DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive (external)
N
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
N
N

DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive (internal)
N
N
N
Y†
N
Y†
N
Y†
Y†
Y†
N
N
Y†
N
N
N
† 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 section

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/


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 † 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
x3620 M3 x3650 x3650 M2 x3650 M3 x3655 x3755 M3

IBM DDS Tape Enablement Kit
43V5959
5387 / 4873‡
N
Y
N
N
Y*
N

IBM System x3650 M2 RDX-DDS Tape Enablement Kit
49Y9883
7551
N
N
Y
N
N
N

Tape Enablement Kit option for x3650 M3
59Y3806
1746
N
N
N
Y
N
N

IBM x3620 M3 Tape Enablement Kit
69Y0798
6419
Y
N
N
N
N
N

Tape Enablement Kit for x3755 M3
69Y1456
4787
N
N
N
N
N
Y†
* 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.
‡ 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
† The tape drive enablement kit for the x3755 M3 is only supported in systems with a simple-swap backplane and drives

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 kit 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.

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Figure 2. DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive converted to 3.5 inch form factor (required for installation internally in supported System x servers)


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:
  • IBM 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure
  • IBM 4U Rackmount Tape Enclosure (withdrawn)
  • 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:
  • USB adapter/connector
  • One 3 m (12 ft) USB cable
  • One 25 cm (1 ft) USB cable

Table 4. External enclosures for use with the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive
Description Part number Feature code
IBM 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure 87651UX (AG)*
87651NX (AP and EMEA)†		 8765HC1 fc 2290
IBM 4U Rackmount Tape Enclosure (withdrawn) 87664UX (AG)*
87664NX (AP and EMEA)†		 Not available
(product is withdrawn)
IBM Half High Tabletop Tape Enclosure 8767HHX (AG)*
87671NX (AP and EMEA)†		 8767HC1 fc 2287
IBM USB Enclosure Adapter Kit‡ 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.
† 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.
‡ 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).

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Figure 3. DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed in the 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure (left bay)


Figure 4 shows the tape drive installed with an open view of the the IBM 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure (87651UX). The configuration uses the USB Enclosure Adapter Kit, 44E8869, to route an external USB connection to the tape drive inside the enclosure.

DDS generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed with an open view of the 1U Rackmount Tape 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 (8767HHX).

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Figure 5. DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed in the Half High Tabletop Tape 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:
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (x64)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (x86)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x64)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x86)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
  • Microsoft Windows Vista (x64)
  • Microsoft Windows Vista (x86)
  • Microsoft Windows XP (x64)
  • Microsoft Windows XP (x86)
  • Novell Open Enterprise Server
  • Novell Open Enterprise Server 2
  • Oracle Enterprise Linux 4 (x64)
  • Oracle Enterprise Linux 4 (x86)
  • Oracle Enterprise Linux 5 (x64)
  • Oracle Enterprise Linux 5 (x86)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (x64)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (x86)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (x64)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (x86)
  • Sun Solaris 10 (x64)
  • Sun Solaris 10 (x86)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (x64)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (x86)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x64)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x64)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86)

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.

Related product families

Product families related to this document are the following:

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