Datasheet
IBM Half-high LTO Generation 4 SAS Tape Drive 8
The IBM SAS Enclosure Adapter Kit, 40K2599, includes the following items:
SAS adapter/connector
3M external SAS cable 
Popular configurations
In this section, we illustrate how you can use the IBM Half-high LTO Generation 4 SAS Tape Drive in 
configurations.
Internal installation 
The following figure shows the IBM Half-high LTO Generation 4 SAS Tape Drive installed internally in a 
tower server.
Figure 4. The IBM Half-high LTO Generation 4 SAS Tape Drive installed internally in a tower server
Table 6 lists the parts that are used.
Table 6. Components used when installing the IBM Half-high LTO Generation 4 SAS Tape Drive into an 
x3500 M2 server
Diagram 
reference
Part number/ 
machine type
Description Quantity
Varies Supported server 1
44E8895 IBM Half High LTO Generation 4 SAS Tape Drive (includes 
internal cable)
1
46M0907  IBM 6 Gb SAS HBA Controller 1










