IBM Power 7 Disk and SSD drive

8202 5746: 800 GB/1.6 TB LTO4 Tape-SAS

5746 is IBM's 800 GB/1.6 TB LTO4 Tape-SAS. Listed for 8202-E4C, 8202-E4D, 8205-E6C and more.

A half-high LTO-4 tape drive for the server media bay, about 800 GB per tape before compression.

5746 at a glance

DetailValue
Feature code5746
Name800 GB/1.6 TB LTO4 Tape-SAS
Part typeDisk and SSD drive
Capacity800 GB native / 1.6 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 iNot stated by the source

FC 3656 must also be selected when installed in the half-high bay.

Before you order 5746

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.