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Figure 1-11 shows the 7216 Multi-Media Enclosure.
Figure 1-11
7216-1U2 Multi-Media Enclosure
In general, the 7216-1U2 is supported by the AIX, IBM i, and Linux operating systems. IBM i,
from Version 7.1, now fully supports the internal 5.25 inch RDX SATA removable HDD
docking station, including boot support (no VIOS support). This support provides a fast,
robust, high-performance alternative to tape backup and restore devices.
IBM System Storage 7226 Model 1U3 Multi-Media Enclosure
IBM System Storage 7226 Model 1U3 Multi-Media Enclosure can accommodate up to two
tape drives, two RDX removable disk drive docking stations, or up to four DVD RAM drives.
The 7226 offers SAS, USB, and FC electronic interface drive options.
The 7226 Storage Enclosure delivers external tape, removable disk drive, and DVD-RAM
drive options that allow data transfer within similar system archival storage and retrieval
technologies installed in existing IT facilities. The 7226 offers an expansive list of drive feature
options.