IBM Power 7 Disk and SSD drive

8202 5638: 1.5 TB/3.0 TB LTO-5 Tape-SAS

5638 is IBM's 1.5 TB/3.0 TB LTO-5 Tape-SAS. Listed for 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6C and more.

A half-high LTO-5 tape drive that sits in the server media bay for backups, about 1.5 TB per tape before compression.

5638 at a glance

DetailValue
Feature code5638
Name1.5 TB/3.0 TB LTO-5 Tape-SAS
Part typeDisk and SSD drive
Capacity1.5 TB native / 3.0 TB compressed
InterfaceSAS
Form factorHalf high, system unit media bay
Listed for these Power 7 machine types8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6C, 8205-E6D
Runs with IBM iYes ... Covered in IBM i I/O Support Details; the Redbook sample IBM i configurations include it.

FC 3656 must also be selected when installed in the half-high bay. Mutually exclusive with the FC 1103 RDX dock.

Before you order 5638

IBM sells many drives in two versions: one formatted for IBM i and one for AIX or Linux. Order the one that matches your operating system, and match the carrier to the bay or drawer it goes in.

Not sure which Power 7 you have? The Identify Your Power 7 page shows how to check. Collecting several parts for one quote? Use the Power 7 maintenance and sourcing vendor directory. Or look up another feature code.

Source: IBM Power 720 and 740 Technical Overview and Introduction (REDP-4984; models 8202-E4D, 8205-E6D). Always confirm against your server's own configuration before you order.