IBM 7208-342 20GB External 8Mm Tape Drive
IBM 7208-342 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive
© IBM Corporation 2002
IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates
Type Model / Announced / Available / Marketing Withdrawn / Service Discontinued / Replaced By7208-342 / 1998/02/09 / 1998/02/20 / - / - / -
Abstract
The IBM 7208 is an External 8mm Tape Drive that provides additional function and enhancement capabilities to the AS/400 and RS/6000.
Model Abstract 7208-342
The IBM 7208 Model 342 20GB External 8mm Tape Drive is a stand-alone, SCSI, 8mm streaming tape drive packaged in a black enclosure that attaches to the AS/400 family of servers and systems. It provides a media capacity of 20 GB (40 GB with 2:1 compression) data storage per cartridge and a sustained data rate of 3.0 MB per second (6.0 MB per second with 2:1 compression). This is four times the capacity and six times the data rate of the IBM 7208 Model 012. The 7208 Model 342 features data compression hardware using an adaptation of IBM's Improved Data Recording Capability (IDRC) algorithm.
A new level of reliability is obtained in the 7208 Model 342 by incorporating a redesigned 20 GB Mammoth 8mm tape drive with enhanced helical scan and rotating head technology, in a 5.25-inch half-high form factor. It has 40% fewer parts, and features an improved capstanless tape path, dynamic head cleaner, simplified and gentle tape loading, highly integrated electronics and diagnostics, three-point shock mounting, and extensive parametric monitoring on tape and cartridge load motions. In addition to reading and writing on new Mammoth-compatible 8mm advanced metal-evaporated (AME) data cartridges, the 7208 Model 342 also reads other 7.0 GB or 2.3 GB 8mm metal particle (MP) tape cartridges and reads the 5.0 GB MP tape cartridges written by the 7208 Model 012. Providing an excellent migration and interchange path from other 8mm tape drives, the 7208 Model 342 is a cost-effective solution for save, restore, and archiving functions.
Highlights
· Is an external stand-alone tape-drive device.
· Attaches via SCSI cable.
· Uses an SCSI interface for attachment to RS/6000 (7208 models 001, 011, and 341), or uses a differential SCSI interface for attachment to AS/400 (7208 models 002, 012, 222, 232, 234 and 342).
Model Highlights 7208-342
The 7208 Model 342 is a large-capacity, high-performance 8mm tape drive that features:
· Increased tape capacity up to 20 GB native per cartridge (40 GB with 2:1 compression)
· Improved data transfer rate up to 3.0 MB per second (6.0 MB per second with 2:1 compression)
· Improved reliability over the Model 012 and Model 222
· Enhanced helical scan, rotating head technology
· The ability to read earlier 7.0 GB, 5.0 GB, and 2.3 GB 8mm tape formats
· Differential Fast/Wide SCSI-2 attachment (68-pin) that connects to differential fast/wide adapters
· External, self-powered packaging
Description
The IBM 7208 Model 342 20 GB External 8mm Tape Drive features data compression hardware adapted from IBM's Improved Data Recording Capability (IDRC), which provides an effective media capacity of 40 GB (with 2:1 compression) per cartridge and a sustained data rate of up to 6.0 MB per second (with 2:1 compression), depending on the characteristics of the data transferred. User productivity is enhanced with the four times larger capacity and six times improved data rate over the previous 7208 Model 012. It provides a more cost effective and reliable solution for save, restore, and archiving functions.
Note: Although the 7208 Model 342 tape drive can give you high tape performance, other components of the system may limit the actual performance achieved. In addition, the compression technology used in the tape drive can double the amount of data that can be stored on the media; however, the actual degree of compression achieved is highly sensitive to the characteristics of the data that is being compressed.
Year 2000
This product does not have date dependencies and is Year 2000 Ready. When used in accordance with its associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, provided all other products (for example, software, hardware, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it.
Product Positioning
The 7208 Model 342 20 GB External 8mm Tape Drive is an excellent solution for users of 8mm tape or require a larger capacity or higher performance tape backup. It can be an enhanced replacement for the IBM 7208 Models 012, 222, 232, or 234 Tape Drives or an alternative to other externally attached, 8mm tape devices for the AS/400 family of servers and systems. The 7208 Model 342 is the next generation replacement product for AS/400 users of internal 8mm tape drives.
Because of its read compatibility with earlier 8mm tape formats, the Model 342 is an excellent replacement for older 7208 8mm tape drives. For customers concerned with higher 20 GB Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) media costs and requiring only 2.5 GB (5 GB with 2.1 compression) cartridge capacity, the 22.5 meter AME tape cartridge (part number 59H2671) can also be used in the 7208 Model 342. With its higher capacity and performance it also is an excellent replacement for 1/4-inch tape drives and other competitive products where this capability is needed.
If you are considering tape libraries with software for automatic backup because of rapid growth in online storage and a need to reduce manual operations and interventions, try the IBM 9427 8mm Tape Library with an 8mm tape drive.
If you need higher performance tape drives, consider the IBM Magstar MP 3570 Tape Subsystem, the IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem, or the IBM 3490 Enhanced Capability Magnetic Tape Subsystem. The Magstar 3590 and the 3490 are available for inclusion in the Magstar 3494 Tape Library.
Model
Model Summary Matrix
Media Data Effective
Attaches Capacity Effective Transfer Transfer
Model to (Cartrdg) Capacity Rate Rate
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342 AS/400 20.0 GB 40.0 GB 3MB/sec 6MB/sec
Maximum
There are certain limitations as to the number of SCSI devices that can be attached to each SCSI adapter. Refer to the SCSI adapter documentation for additional information.
Customer Setup (CSU)
Yes.
Devices Supported
None.
Model Conversions
None.
Technical Description
The 7208 Model 342 is a 20 GB external 8mm tape drive for Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) attachment to AS/400 servers and systems. It has a sustained data transfer rate of 3.0 MB per second. It contains data compression hardware using an adaptation of IBM's Improved Data Recording Capability (IDRC) which provides an effective capacity of up to 40 GB and an effective transfer rate of 6.0 MB per second, depending on the characteristics of the data transferred. This is four times the capacity and six times the data rate of the prior 7208 Model 012. It provides a larger capacity and higher data rate than other attached 1/4-inch tape drives and is designed for save, restore and archiving functions.
Physical Specifications
· Width: 250 mm (9.8 in)
· Depth: 275 mm (10.8 in)
· Height: 55 mm (2.2 in)
· Weight: 5 kg (11 lb)
Operating Environment
Power Specifications:
· kVA: .041 @ 120 V ac
· V AC: 100 to 125, or 200 to 240
· Hertz: 50 to 60
· Btu Average: 67 Btu/hr
· Watts: 20 watts @ 240 V ac
· Power factor: 0.58
· Maximum altitude: 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Recommended Environment:
Environmental
Factor Operating Non-Operating
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Temperature 16 to 32 degrees C 1 to 60 degrees C
(60 to 90 degrees F) (34 to 140 degrees F)
Relative Humidity 20% to 80% 10% to 80%
Maximum Wet Bulb 23 degrees C 29 degrees C
(73 degrees F) (84 degrees F)
Limitations
The 7208 Model 342 can read but cannot write on 7.0 GB, 5.0 GB, or 2.3 GB 8mm metal particle (MP) tape data cartridges.
Hardware Requirements
AS/400
This product can be attached to any AS/400 server or system that supports these AS/400 adapters:
· AS/400 Magnetic Media Controller (#6534)
· PCI Magnetic Media Controller (#2729)
Cables: One SCSI cable should be specified on the initial plant order. The following table shows the various SCSI cable feature codes that can be ordered depending on the host system adapter to which the product will be attached.
SCSI Cable
AS/400 Plant MES
Adapter Feature Length Feature Feature
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2729 or 6534 12.0 m 9212 5212
18.0 m 9218 5218
4.5 m 9245 5245
Refer to the Specify Features in the IBM Sales Manual for a detailed description of the features above.
Software Requirements
Device support for the 7208 Model 342 is provided on OS/400 Version 4 Release 1, or later.
Publications
The following publications are shipped with the product. Additional copies are planned for availability by February 1998. To order, contact your IBM representative.
Title Order Number
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7208 20 GB External 8mm Tape Drive
Setup and Operator Guide SA37-0380
7208 20 GB External 8mm Tape Drive
Service Guide SA37-0381
External Device Safety Manual SA26-7003
Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange
No Charge Specify Codes
Field Plant
Machine Feature Install Install
Description Type Model Numbers Only Only
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1-8mm AME Data Cartridge Media Kit 9019 (1) N Y
9ft Watertight Power 9080 N Y
12 Meter SCSI Cable 9212 N Y
18 Meter SCSI Cable 9218 N Y
4.5 Meter SCSI Cable 9245 N Y
Publication Language - English/U.S. 9300 (1) N Y
Publication Language - French 9703 (1) N Y
Publication Language - German 9704 (1) N Y
Publication Language - Spanish 9708 (1) N Y
Publication Language - Japanese 9714 (1) N Y
9-foot (2.7 m) Power Cords
125V, 15A U.S./Canada 9800 (1) N Y
250V, 16A (AC) France 9820 (1) N Y
250V, 11A Denmark 9821 (1) N Y
250V, 13A United Kingdom 9825 (1) N Y
250V, 6-16A Israel 9827 (1) N Y
255V, 10A Switzerland 9828 (1) N Y
250V, 16A South Africa 9829 (1) N Y
250V, 10 and 16A Italy 9830 (1) N Y
250V, 10A Australia 9831 (1) N Y
250V, 15A U.S./Canada 9833 (1) N Y
6-foot (1.8 m) Power Cord
125V, 15A Chicago U.S./Canada 9986 (1) N Y
(1) These features were previously announced on other 7208 models
Power Cord
The appropriate power cord will automatically be supplied based on the 3-digit country code. If any power cord other than the default is required, it should be specified from the following feature codes:
FC 9080 2.7M(9ft) Watertight Power Cord, 125V, 15A U.S./Canada
FC 9800 2.7M(9ft) Power Cord 125V, 15A U.S./Canada
FC 9820 2.7M(9ft) Power Cord 250V, 16A (AC) France
FC 9821 2.7M(9ft) Power Cord 250V, 11A Denmark
FC 9825 2.7M(9ft) Power Cord 250V, 13A United Kingdom
FC 9827 2.7M(9ft) Power Cord 250V, 6-16A Israel
FC 9828 2.7M(9ft) Power Cord 255V, 10A Switzerland
FC 9829 2.7M(9ft) Power Cord 250V, 16A South Africa
FC 9830 2.7M(9ft) Power Cord 250V, 10 and 16A Italy
FC 9831 2.7M(9ft) Power Cord 250V, 10A Australia
FC 9833 2.7M(9ft) Power Cord 250V, 15A U.S./Canada
FC 9986 1.8M(6ft) Power Cord 125V, 15A Chicago U.S./Canada
FC 9986/9080 1.8M(6ft) Watertight Power Cord, 125V, 15A U.S./Canada
These features are optional, and are for plant shipment only.
Publication Language
Publications are included with the hardware and if translations are available they will be provided in the language based on country code. If anything other than the standard language for that country is required, it must be specified with the following feature codes:
· FC 9300 English
· FC 9703 French
· FC 9704 German
· FC 9708 Spanish
· FC 9714 Japanese
Custom QuickShip
(#1736) Expedited Delivery Service Indicator:
This feature number specifies that a system will be shipped to the customer with expedited 2 day delivery.
· Attributes provided: None
· Attributes required: None
· For 7208-342: (#1736)
o Minimum required: 0
o Maximum allowed: 1 (Initial order maximum: 1)
o OS level required: None
o Initial Order/MES/Both/Supported: Initial
o CSU: Does not apply
o Return parts MES: Does not apply
(#1748) Custom QuickShip Expedite
For countries authorized under the Premier Response Program, specify this feature to request Custom QuickShip service. This will provide improved product delivery. The product will be delivered within five to seven business days (depending on geographic destination) from order entry to delivery.
Maximum: One. Field Installation: No.
These features are optional, and are for plant shipment only.
SCSI Cables
One of the following SCSI cables (FC 9212, 9218, or 9245) should be specified on the initial order. Additional cables can be ordered via an MES. A terminator is shipped with each SCSI cable.
(#9212) 12 Meter SCSI Cable
This feature provides a 12 meter (39 foot) cable for direct attachment to the AS/400 Magnetic Media Controller (#6534) or the PCI Magnetic Media Controller (#2729). Additional cables may be ordered via MES with Special Feature number 5212.
Maximum: One. Plant installable only.
(#9218) 18 Meter SCSI Cable
This feature provides a 18 meter (59 foot) cable for direct attachment to the AS/400 Magnetic Media Controller (#6534) or the PCI Magnetic Media Controller (#2729). Additional cables may be ordered via MES with Special Feature number 5218.
Maximum: One. Plant installable only.
(#9245) 4.5 Meter SCSI Cable
This feature provides a 4.5 meter (15 foot) cable for direct attachment to the AS/400 Magnetic Media Controller (#6534) or the PCI Magnetic Media Controller (#2729). Additional cables may be ordered via MES with Special Feature number 5245.
Maximum: One. Plant installable only.
Cartridge Feature
The following feature is provided to order an 8mm advanced metal- evaporative (AME) data cartridge and cleaner cartridge with this model. One of feature numbers 9019 or 7019 must be specified on the initial order. One free data cartridge, cleaning cartridge, and test cartridge is available by specifying feature number 9019, but if additional data cartridges are desired then feature 7019 should be ordered. The data cartridges are warranted separately.
(#9019) 1-8mm AME Data Cartridge Media Kit
This feature provides a media kit consisting of one 8mm AME data cartridge, one cleaning cartridge, and one test cartridge for the 7208 Model 342 Tape Drive. The data cartridge contains 170 meters of media. If additional data cartridges are desired with the initial order then special feature number 7019 should be specified.