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IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 8
Popular configurations
This section illustrates how the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive can be used in configurations.
Internal installation in an x 3650 M2 server
Figure 6 shows the DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed internally in an x3650 M2 server. This
configuration uses the x3650 M2 RDX-DDS Internal Enablement Kit, which allows customers to replace
four existing hot-swap disk drive bays with the USB tape drive. The enablement kit includes a bezel and
assembly to convert the drive to a 3.5 inch tape drive.
Figure 6. The DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive installed internally in an x3650 M2 server
Table 5 lists the parts that are used.
Table 5. Components that are used when installing DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive into x3650 M2
server
Diagram
reference
Part number/
machine type
Description Quantity
7947 x3650 M2 1
49Y9883 (fc 7551) x3650 M2 RDX-DDS Tape Enablement Kit 1
46C5399 DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive 1