External backup units

The server supports the external backup attachment options that are listed in Table 19.

Table 23. External backup options (Part 1)

Part number

Description

 

 

External tape expansion enclosures for internal tape drives

 

 

87651UX

1U Tape Drive Enclosure

 

 

8767HHX

Half High Tape Drive Enclosure

 

 

87651NX

1U Tape Drive Enclosure (with Nema 5-15P power cord)

 

 

8767HNX

Half High Tape Drive Enclosure (with Nema 5-15P power cord)

 

 

Tape enclosure adapters (with cables)

 

 

44E8869

USB Enclosure Adapter Kit

 

 

40K2599

SAS Enclosure Adapter Kit

 

 

Internal backup drives supported by external tape enclosures

 

 

43W8478

IBM Half High LTO Gen 3 SAS Tape Drive

 

 

44E8895

IBM Half High LTO Gen 4 SAS Tape Drive

 

 

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IBM x3759 M4, 88Y7429 manual External backup units

88Y7429, x3759 M4 specifications

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