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New Features on IBM 7226 Model 1U3 Multimedia Enclosure

SAS external cables, DVD-RAM USB front port sled with one drive

The following new storage hardware features are available on the IBM 7226 Model 1U3 Multimedia Storage Enclosure:

  • HD SAS to Mini-SAS external cable
  • Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS external cable
  • Y SAS HD to Mini-SAS external cable
  • DVD-RAM USB front port sled with one drive

IBM 7226 Model 1U3 Multimedia Enclosure,sas,usb,dvd-ram

The HD-SAS function offers higher performance through a 6G/s sustained data rate versus 3Gb/s with Mini-SAS.

Existing features with modifications

  • HHLTO5 SAS Tape Drive – SAS external cable option must be specified
  • HHLTO6 SAS Tape Drive – SAS external cable option must be specified

These SAS features available on the 7226 may also be used for the HD function on POWER Systems through a unique HBA on the system and HD external SAS cables.

The 7226 DVD-RAM USB sled/drive feature with a USB port located on the front bezel of the drive is available for PureFlex system applications that require frequent access to the USB port.

Key prerequisites

  • SAS External Cables
  • Attaching an 7226 Model 1U3 Multimedia Storage Enclosure to the HHLTO5 and HHLTO6 SAS tape drive with a HD SAS to Mini-SAS cable or Y SAS HD Mini-SAS cable will support all system function supported by current Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS cables, as well as HD capabilities that may be available on the attaching POWER7 System.
  • The attaching system must have an HD HBA available for attaching the HHLTO5 and HHLTO6 SAS tape drive features on the 7226 in order to run high density functions.
  • The external SAS cable required for each system application must be specified with each 7226 order that includes an HHLTO5 or HHLTO6 SAS Tape Drive feature.

Planned availability

  • November 22, 2013: Features 5507, 5508, 5509, 8241, 8341, 9849, and 9850
  • November 8, 2013: Features EFDE, EFDF, EFDH, EFD0, 4651, and 5763
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