Chapter 1. IBM AS/400e 170 models 21
#6831 #6831 1.6 GB Read Cache Device
The #6831 provides 1.6 Gb of capacity for large read cache function. It is mutually exclusive with DASD compression.
The system arrives in performance mode with the compression function turned off on the disk controller.
Mirroring is not supported on the #6831.
Prerequisites: #2748 PCI RAID Disk Unit Controller
One DASD slot
Maximum: One per #2748 PCI RAID Disk Unit Controller
Minimum operating system level: OS/400 V4R4
#8813 8.58 GB Optional Base Two-byte Disk Unit (Ultra SCSI)
The #8813 provides a 3 ½-inch single disk unit with 8.58 GB capacity as the optional base disk unit in place of #9707.
#8817 #8817 8.58 GB Optional Base Two-byte Disk Unit 10k RPM (Ultra SCSI)
The #8817 provides a 3 ½-inch single disk unit with 8.58 GB of high-performance (10k RPM) capacity
Minimum operating system level: OS/400 V4R3
#8818 #8818 17.54 GB Optional Base Two-byte Disk Unit 10k RPM(Ultra SCSI)
The #8817 provides a 3 ½-inch single disk unit with 17.54 GB of high-performance (10k RPM) capacity.
Minimum operating system level: OS/400 V4R4
#8824 17.54 GB Optional Base Two-byte Disk Unit (Ultra SCSI)
The #8824 provides a 3 ½-inch single disk unit with 17.54 GB capacity as the optional base disk unit in place of a #9707
4.19 GB Base Two-byte Disk Unit (Ultra SCSI).
The #8824 supports integrated hardware disk compression.
Minimum operating system level: OS/400 V4R2
The #8824 was withdrawn from marketing on 31 January 2001.
#9707 #9707 4.19 GB Base Two-byte Disk Unit (Ultra SCSI)
The #9707 provides a 3 ½-inch single disk unit with 4.19 GB capacity as the base disk unit.
Internal tape units
Supported
media
See 9.8, “QIC and VXA-2 tape specifications and compatibility for iSeries and AS/400e systems” on page378, for the
supported media for each tape device.
#6381 #6381 2.5 GB ¼-inch Cartridge Tape
The #6381 can be used for save/restore, alternate IPL, migration, and ¼-inch cartridge tape exchange using the
appropriate media and density. It should be used when compatibility with System/36™ ¼-inch cartridge tape unit is
required.
Refer to 9.8, “QIC and VXA-2 tape specifications and compatibility for iSeries and AS/400e systems” on page378, for
additional characteristics.
The #6381 is a Customer Install Feature for an MES that only includes CIF features.
#6382 #6382 4 GB ¼-inch Cartridge Tape Unit
The #6382 can be used for save/restore, alternate IPL, migration, and ¼-inch cartridge tape exchange using the
appropriate media and density. 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 page378, for
additional characteristics.
The #6382 is a Customer Install Feature for an MES that only includes CIF features.