The IBM 7207 Model 330 30 GB External SLR60 Tape Drive is an entry-level save and restore device for medium-capacity fixed disk drive data and applications. The 7207 Model 330 is a stand-alone streaming tape drive in a single, externally attached enclosure, incorporating new 4-Channel Scalable Linear Recording (SLR) technology for attachment to the IBM eServer pSeries and iSeries families of workstations and servers.

Model Highlights 7207-330

The IBM 7207 Model 330 30 GB External SLR60 Tape Drive streaming tape drive has the following features:

• Tape capacity of 30 GB native per cartridge (60 GB with 2:1 compression)
• A lower capacity 5 GB native capacity tape option that is more economical for those smaller save and restore jobs
• Data transfer rate up to 4 MB per second (8 MB per second with 2:1 compression)
• Serpentine linear recording for maximum data integrity
• Attachment to an Ultra3 SCSI LVD, Ultra2 SCSI LVD/SE, or Ultra SCSI bus -- the attachment varies with server models
• Internal self-test capability
• Self-contained cartridge to help reduce wear and avoid contamination
• Flexible read and write compatibility with certain other QIC formats

Hardware Requirements For iSeries

This product can be attached to an iSeries server with one of the following features:

• PCI Magnetic Media Controller (# 2718)
• PCI Magnetic Media Controller (# 2768)
• PCI-X ULTRA Tape Controller (# 5702)
• PCI-X Tape/DASD Controller (# 5705)

The part numbers for additional supplies for the 7206 Tape Drive are: