Datasheet

IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 2
Part number information
Table 1 lists the ordering part numbers and feature codes.
Table 1. Ordering part numbers and feature codes
Description Part number Feature code
IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 46C5399 5711
IBM DDS Generation 5 Media 5-Pack Option 71P9158 Not available
IBM DDS Generation 5 Single Cartridge Option 59H4456 Not available
The part number for the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive includes the following items:
IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive (5.25 inch form factor)
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Mounting screws
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CD-ROM containing the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive User’s Guide
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Cleaning cartridge
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Four USB cables for internal tape connectivity:
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14 inch USB cable with type 2x3 connector x3200 and x3200 M2
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28 inch USB cable with type B connector for x3400 and x3500
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12.5 inch USB cable with type 1x6 connector x3650 and x3655
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40 inch USB cable with type A locking connector for x3400 M2, x3500 M2, and x3650 M2, and
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other systems
The drive can be converted to a 3.5 inch form factor for use in some rack-optimized servers, which we
describe later in the section "Internal installation."
Features
The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive provides convenience and ease-of-use features while supporting
high speed tape backup. The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive provides the following features and
capabilities:
USB interface allows for direct internal connections with select System x servers
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Eliminates potential RAID conflicts and extra controllers
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5.25 inch half-high form factor
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Drive can be converted to 3.5 inch form factor either in the factory (CTO) or in the field using the
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appropriate enablement kit
Internal USB interface for simplified plug-and-play installation
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Optional DDS Tape Enablement kits allow for internal installation in select IBM System x
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rack-optimized servers
Flexible external USB configuration offerings when used with desktop or 1U rack-mount enclosures
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Support for leading operating systems and popular backup software
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