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#6383 #6383 16 GB ¼-inch Cartridge Tape Unit
The #6383 is mounted in the system unit. With a data rate of 1.5 Mbps and capacity of 16 GB per cartridge (3 Mbps and
32 GB per cartridge with data compaction), the #6383 provides a growth path for iSeries or AS/400e models that use
QIC tape technology for save/restore. The #6383 is controlled by the MFIOP.
The #6383 provides read/write compatibility with the following formats:
16 GB (up to 32 GB with compression in QIC5010 format) with IBM MLR-116 GB Data Cartridge
13 GB (up to 26 GB with compression in QIC5010 format) with IBM DC5010 Data Cartridge
The #6383 provides read compatibility with the following formats:
8 GB (QIC4DC compressed format) with SLR5-4 GB Data Cartridge
5 GB (QIC2DC compressed format) with IBM DC9250 Data Cartridge
4 GB (QIC4GB format) with SLR5-4 GB Data Cartridge
2.5 GB (QIC2GB format) with IBM DC9250 Data Cartridge
Refer to 9.8, “QIC and VXA-2 tape specifications and compatibility for iSeries and AS/400e systems” on page 378, for
additional characteristics.
The #6383 is a Customer Install Feature.
#6384 30 GB ¼-inch Cartridge Tape Unit
The #6384 is a 30 GB ¼-inch cartridge tape unit that can be mounted in a removable media device slot of a system unit
or an expansion tower. The #6384 can be used for save/restore, alternate IPL, program distribution, migration, and ¼-inch
cartridge tape exchange.
The #6384 can be mounted in the system unit of the Model 250.
Refer to 9.8, “QIC and VXA-2 tape specifications and compatibility for iSeries and AS/400e systems” on page 378, for
additional characteristics.
The #6384 is a Customer Install Feature.
The #6384 was withdrawn from marketing on 21 November 2003 for new orders.
#6386 #6386 25 GB ¼-inch Cartridge Tape Unit
The #6386 is mounted in the system unit. With a data rate of 2 Mbps and capacity of 25 GB per cartridge (4 Mbps and
50 GB per cartridge with data compaction), the #6386 provides a growth path for iSeries or AS/400e models that use
QIC tape technology for save/restore. Can be used for alternate IPL. The #6386 is controlled by the MFIOP.
The #6386 provides read/write compatibility with the following formats:
25 GB (up to 50 GB with compression in MLR3 format) with MLR3-25 GB Data Cartridge
16 GB (up to 32 GB with compression in QIC5010 format) with IBM MLR1-16 GB Data Cartridge
13 GB (up to 26 GB with compression in QIC5010 format) with IBM DC5010 Data Cartridge
2 GB (up to 4 GB with compression in QIC5010 format) with IBM MLR1-2 GB Data Cartridge
The #6386 provides read compatibility with the following formats:
8 GB (QIC4DC compressed format) with SLR5-4 GB Data Cartridge
5 GB (QIC2DC compressed format) with IBM DC9250 Data Cartridge
4 GB (QIC4GB format) with SLR5-4 GB Data Cartridge
2.5 GB (QIC2GB format) with IBM DC9250 Data Cartridge
This tape unit is not compatible with System/36 ¼-inch cartridge tape units.
Refer to 9.8, “QIC and VXA-2 tape specifications and compatibility for iSeries and AS/400e systems” on page 378, for
additional characteristics.
The #6386 is a Customer Install Feature.
Magnetic media controllers
#2718 #2718 PCI Magnetic Media Controller
The #2718 is an Ultra SCSI Tape IOA that provides attachment capability for the 7207-122 QIC-SLR Tape Bridge Box
(4 GB External ¼-inch Cartridge Tape Drive). The #2718 can attach one 7207.
Prerequisite: #7102 System Expansion Unit
The #2718 is a Customer Install Feature.
