IBM 95P1986 server / storage / networking hardware Server Hardware / Parts

The IBM 95P1986 is a 36/72GB DAT72 (DDS-5) 4mm SCSI/LVD internal half-height tape drive for pSeries systems, confirmed independently by multiple secondary-market listings at this exact part number. DAT72 uses 36GB native capacity, roughly doubling to 72GB with typical 2:1 compression, and was IBM’s standard internal 4mm tape format for entry and mid-range pSeries backup during this hardware generation. It shares its feature code and physical form factor with the closely related parts 95P1987 and 95P1988 in the same series, all describing functionally identical drives reissued under different part numbers over the product’s service life. Confirm the exact machine type this is destined for before ordering, since internal tape drives are tied to a specific drive bay and controller interface. IBM equipment of this generation remains in service across many established data-centre deployments, and genuine spares like this one are a routine requirement for maintaining backup capability. Tech-Star (UK-based, shipped worldwide) stocks IBM components to support ongoing server and network maintenance projects. Please contact our sales team for current stock and pricing.