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1. Backup Solution The following figure shows three of the available cartridge sizes Figure 3 IBM RDX cartridges Features The IBM RDX USB 3 0 drives have the following features Affordable capacity 320 GB 500 GB and 1 TB disk cartridges Simplicity With only the native OS RDX provides random access to data and the convenience of drag and drop functionality through persistent drive letter access It can also be addressed like traditional removable tape media when used in conjunction with any of the supported backup applications Flexibility Internal and external RDX installation alternatives Plug and Play connectivity USB 3 0 interface for increased ease of use Inexpensive performance USB sustained transfer rate of up to 96 MBps Portability and durability RDX disk cartridges are shock resistant rugged and removable for safely transporting offsite Each is ruggedized to withstand a drop from up to 0 9 meters 36 in without damage Investment protection The carrier supports next generation capacities of cartridges Effortless ordering Internal and external single cartridge bundles by capacity additional cartridges can be ordered separately Secure Cartridges can be password protected and software encrypted for extra security IBM RDX USB 3 0 Disk Backup Solution Specifications The IBM RDX drives have the following specifications Up to 96 MBps native USB transfer rate Up to 1 TB native capacity Hot2. For more information refer to these documents IBM RDX Removable Disk overview and data sheet http www ibm com systems storage tape rdx IBM RDX Removable Disk specification http www ibm com systems storage tape rdx specifications html IBM RDX Removable Disk User s Guide http www ibm com support docview wss uid psg 1MIGR 5079206 IBM US Announcement Letter http ibm com common ssi cgi bin ssialias infotype dd amp subtype ca amp amp htmlfid 89 7 ENUS 112 046 IBM RDX USB 3 0 Disk Backup Solution 10 Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U S A IBM may not offer the products services or features discussed in this document in other countries Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area Any reference to an IBM product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead However it is the user s responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non IBM product program or service IBM may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents You can send license inquiries in writing to IB
3. IBM RDX cartridges The cartridges are not covered by the RDX product warranty and are considered consumable media RDX cartridges have a limited one year warranty provided by IBM Storage Media If any defect in material or manufacture appears within one year of the date of original purchase of this product it will be replaced or the purchase price refunded Supported servers The IBM RDX Internal and External USB 3 0 Docks are supported in the IBM System x servers listed in the following table Table 2 Supported System x servers 3200 M3 7327 7328 z x3250 M3 4251 4252 3100 M4 2582 x3250 M4 2583 x3750 M4 8722 3550 M4 7914 x3620 M3 7376 x3630 M3 7377 i 2 x3630 M4 7158 p lt x3650 M3 7945 z x3650 M4 7915 x3690 X5 7147 Product description y gt lt IBM RDX Internal Y Y NIYIN N USB 3 0 Dock IBM RDX USB 3 0 YIYIYI IYIYIYI ININIYINI YJIYIJN NININ Dock external For the latest information about the devices supported by each System x server type see IBM ServerProven You can either view by server or select the Tape backup units link at http ibm com servers eserver serverproven compat us lt x3400 M3 7378 7379 lt x3500 M3 7380 z x3500 M4 7383 z x3530 M4 7160 z x3550 M3 7944 a x3755 M3 7164 nra p 2 z x3850 X5 7143 z Z dx360 M3 6391 z z dx360 M4 7912 IBM RDX USB 3 0 Disk Backup Solution 6 Internal installation Th
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5. 81Y3645 A1VK IBM RDX 1TB Cartridge 81Y3647 A1VL External cables 3 Meter External USB 3 cable USB type B A A2X3 IBM RDX USB 3 0 Disk Backup Solution 2 The part numbers for the IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock with Cartridge include the following items One internal carrier dock drive to fit into a 5 25 inch HH bay e One cartridge either 320 GB 500 GB or 1 TB capacity e Documentation CD e Software CD e Four USB cables for internal tape connectivity 14 inch USB cable with type B 2x3 connector 28 inch USB cable with type B B connector 12 5 inch USB cable with type B 1x6 connector 1 meter USB cable with type B A connector e Mounting screws The internal drive can be converted to a 3 5 inch form factor for use in some rack optimized servers as described in the Supported Servers section of this guide The part numbers for the IBM RDX USB 3 0 Dock with Cartridge external include the following items One external carrier dock drive One cartridge either 320 GB 500 GB or 1 TB capacity Documentation CD Software CD AC adapter 12 output 100 240 V 50 60 Hz input 3 m external USB 3 cable The part numbers for the IBM RDX cartridges include the following item e One cartridge either 160 GB 320 GB 500 GB 750 GB or 1 TB capacity The following figure shows the IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock with rails for mounting in 5 25 inch bays Figure 2 IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock with rails IBM RDX USB 3 0 Disk
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7. drive bays The parts used are listed in the following table Table 4 Components used when connecting an external IBM RDX USB 3 0 Dock to an x3500 M3 server as shown in Figure 4 Diagram Part number Description Quantity reference x3500 M3 or other supported server See Table 1 IBM RDX USB 3 0 Dock external FC A2X3 3 Meter External USB 3 cable USB type B A included with the external RDX dock option IBM RDX USB 3 0 Disk Backup Solution 8 Internal USB drive The following figure shows the IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock installed in a supported rack mounted System x server Figure 5 The IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock installed in an x3650 M3 server The parts used are listed in the following table Table 5 Components used when installing RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock in an x3650 M3 server as shown in Figure 5 reference o See Table 1 IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock See Table 3 Internal USB cable included with the internal RDX dock option not 1 shown in Figure 5 Supported software products The IBM RDX USB 3 0 drives support the following software products CA BrightStor ARCServe Backup Yosemite Backup Basic with Disaster Recovery for Windows and Linux Version 8 7 Legato Networker IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Veritas Backup Exec IBM RDX USB 3 0 Disk Backup Solution 9 Supported operating systems The IBM RDX USB 3 0 drives support the following operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R
8. e IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock can be installed internally in specific servers as listed in Table 2 Depending on the server the Internal Dock is installed in the server s standard 5 25 inch form factor bay or it can be mounted internally with the addition of a 3 5 inch enablement kit The following table lists the internal USB cables and the enablement kits if required for the servers in which Internal Docks are Supported Table 3 Supported System x servers Part Feature Product description number code IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock See See Table 1 Table 1 Internal USB cables x3100 M4 2582 x3200 M3 7327 7328 x3400 M3 7378 7379 x3500 M3 7380 lt x3620 M3 7376 lt x3650 M3 7945 7 seoses ws eor n o EET 1 meter internal USB cable USB None 9266 type B A Internal x3200 M3 USB Cable USB None 9275 type B 2x3 Internal x3650 x3655 USB Cable None 3833 N USB type B 1x6 3 5 inch enablement kits Tape Enablement Kit option for IBM 59Y3806 1746 N N N N N Y System x3650 M3 BM 3620 M3 Tape Enablement Kit 69Y0798 6419 IBM RDX USB 3 0 Disk Backup Solution 7 Popular configurations This section illustrates how the IBM RDX USB 3 0 drives can be used in configurations External USB drive The following figures shows the IBM RDX USB 3 0 Dock external connected to a supported System x server Figure 4 The IBM RDX USB 3 0 Dock connected to an x3500 M3 server with 24 hard
9. height units to seamlessly integrate into your IBM System x environment The USB interface ensures a simple installation while providing high performance with sustained transfer rates of up to 96 MBps Through rigorous testing by IBM through the IBM ServerProven program you can maintain a high degree of confidence that your IBM System x server configuration is compatible with and functions reliably when using these RDX backup units For an extra measure of confidence IBM RDX USB 3 0 backup units are covered under IBM warranty IBM RDX USB 3 0 Disk Backup Solution 1 Part number information The following table provides the ordering part numbers and feature codes for the IBM RDX USB 3 0 disk backup options Table 1 Ordering part numbers and feature codes External backup units External Carrier USB 3 None A2VM IBM RDX USB 3 0 Dock with 320GB Cartridge 362532Y Not applicable IBM RDX USB 3 0 Dock with 500GB Cartridge 362550Y Not applicable S6251TY IBM RDX USB 3 0 Dock with 1TB Cartridge Not applicable Internal backup units IBM RDX 3 Internal USB Drive dock carrier None A2U7 IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock with 320GB Cartridge 00D2786 A2VE IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock with 500GB Cartridge 00D2787 A2VF IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock with 1TB Cartridge 00D2788 A2VG Cartridges IBM RDX 160 GB Cartridge 46C5366 5707 IBM RDX 320 GB Cartridge 46C5367 5708 IBM RDX 500 GB Cartridge 46C5368 9 09 IBM RDX 750GB Cartridge
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13. plug capability 5 20 inch Internal form factor convertible to 3 5 inch form factor in certain configurations External USB stand alone offering or internal docks can be used with external enclosure Physical specifications IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock Height 41 mm 1 6 in Width 146 mm 5 75 in Depth 172 mm 6 8 in including bezel Weight 635 g 1 4 Ib IBM RDX USB 3 0 Dock external Height 52 mm 2 0 in Width 110 mm 4 3 in Depth 177 mm 7 0 in including bezel Weight 540 g 1 2 Ib IBM RDX cartridge Height 24 mm 0 9 in Width 87 mm 3 4 in Depth 119 mm 4 7 in Weight 173 g 0 4 Ib Operating environment The IBM RDX USB 3 0 drives are supported in this environment Temperature e Operating 10 40 C 50 104 F e Non operating 40 65 C 40 149 F Relative humidity e Operating 20 80 non condensing e Non operating 10 90 non condensing IBM RDX USB 3 0 Disk Backup Solution Warranty Your RDX purchase is covered under IBM warranty Warranty on the IBM RDX Internal USB 3 0 Dock One year customer replaceable unit CRU limited warranty or when installed in an IBM System x server or IBM external tape enclosure the internal dock assumes your system s or enclosures base warranty and any IBM ServicePac upgrade Warranty on the IBM RDX USB 3 0 Dock external Three year customer replaceable unit CRU limited warranty Warranty on the
14. tl ye Redbooks IBM RDX USB 3 0 Disk Backup Solution IBM Redbooks Product Guide The new IBM Removable Disk EXchange RDX USB 3 0 removable disk backup solution is designed to address your increasing capacity and backup requirements and reliably and cost effectively protect your business valuable assets while alleviating the deployment and management complexity of traditional tape drives It uses a rugged removable disk cartridge and docking station to provide an easy to use highly secure fast and portable answer to your data protection concerns The IBM RDX USB 3 0 internal and external removable disk drives are shown in the following figure Figure 1 IBM RDX USB 3 0 internal and external drives Did you know The IBM RDX solution provides all the benefits of disk with fast random access to data and drag and drop functionality in addition to the historic portability and durability benefits of tape Designed for portability and longevity the rugged RDX cartridges are engineered to be durable so you can safely transport them off site while providing the shelf life required for archival requirements IBM RDX features high capacity shock resistant cartridges with up to 1 TB capacity making your storage options extremely flexible Each cartridge is ruggedized to withstand a drop from up to 0 9 meters 36 in without damage The RDX USB 3 0 docking stations are offered in external stand alone and internal 5 20 inch half
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