Datasheet

IBM RDX Removable Disk Backup Solution 7
External use
The IBM RDX External Dock is designed to be used externally connected to the server or BladeCenter S
chassis as listed in Table 2. The IBM RDX Internal Dock can also be used externally connected to
supported servers (see Table 2) when installed inside one of the following enclosures and as listed in
Table 4:
IBM 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure
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IBM 4U Rackmount Tape Enclosure (now withdrawn)

IBM Half High Tabletop Tape Enclosure

Note: Each of these enclosures also requires an IBM USB Enclosure Adapter Kit, 44E8869, to route the
USB cabling from the tape drive to the rear of the enclosure. The IBM USB Enclosure Adapter Kit includes
the following components:
USB adapter/connector

One 3 m (12 ft) USB cable

One 25 cm (1 ft) USB cable

Table 4. External enclosures for use with the IBM RDX Internal Dock
Description Part number Feature code
IBM 1U Rackmount Tape Enclosure 87651UX (AG)*
87651NX (AP and EMEA)†
8765HC1 fc 2290
IBM 4U Rackmount Tape Enclosure (withdrawn) 87664UX (AG)*
87664NX (AP and EMEA)†
Not available
(product is
withdrawn)
IBM Half High Tabletop Tape Enclosure 8767HHX (AG)*
87671NX (AP and EMEA)†
8767HC1 fc 2287
IBM USB Enclosure Adapter Kit‡ 44E8869 5396
* These models are for customers in the Americas Group (AG - Canada, U.S., and countries in South
America). These models ship with a NEMA 5-15P line cord.
† These models are for customers in the countries known collectively as Asia Pacific (AP) and Europe,
Middle East, Africa (EMEA). These models do not ship with a line cord.
‡ See the above note.