IBM System Storage TS3100

IBM System Storage TS3100 and TS3200 Tape Libraries 1
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IBM System Storage TS3100 and TS3200 Tape
Libraries
IBM Storage at-a-glance guide
The IBM® System Storage
®
TS3100 and TS3200 Tape Libraries are well-suited for handling the backup,
restore, and archive data-storage needs for small-to-medium environments.
The TS3100 and TS3200 Tape Libraries are shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. TS3100 (3573 L2U) Tape Library and TS3200 (3573 L4U) Tape Library
The TS3100 library with its use of one Ultrium LTO-5 Full-High tape drive or up to two Ultrium LTO-5
Half-High tape drives and 24 tape cartridge capacity can store up to 72 TB compressed (36 TB native).
The TS3200 48 tape cartridge capacity and use of up to two Ultrium LTO-5 Full-High tape drives or up to
four Ultrium LTO-5 Half-High tape drives scales to 144 TB compressed (72 TB native). The IBM Ultrium
LTO-5 tape drive supports up to 140 MBps native data-transfer.
Both libraries come standard with a bar-code reader, supporting the libraries operation in sequential or
random access mode. The design of the remote library management through a standard web interface
offers flexibility and greater administrative control of storage operations. Path Failover, a new optional
feature for the libraries, is designed to provide automatic control path failover to a preconfigured
redundant control path in the event that a host adapter or control path drive is lost, without aborting the
current job in process.
Did you know?
The TS3100 and TS3200 Tape Libraries are designed for storage management, capacity, performance,
data protection, reliability, affordability, and application requirements. They are functionally rich,
high-capacity, entry-level tape-storage solutions that incorporate the latest generation of LTO IBM Ultrium
5 tape technology.
Both IBM TS3100 and TS3200 Models are excellent solutions for large-capacity or high-performance tape
backup with or without random access. They are also excellent choices for tape automation for IBM
Power Systems
™, IBM System x®, and other open systems.

IBM System Storage TS3100 Specifications

General

Number of Tape Drives	1
Number of Tape Cartridges	24
Product Type	Tape Library
Operating Humidity	20% to 80% non-condensing
Interface	SAS
Supported Tape Drive Types	LTO Ultrium 5, LTO Ultrium 6
Tape Drive Technology	LTO Ultrium

Summary

IBM Storage at-a-glance guide

TS3100 and TS3200 Overview

Details on TS3100/TS3200 tape libraries, including capacity, drives, barcode readers, web interface, and Path Failover.

Highlights

TS3100 and TS3200 Configurations

Summary of TS3100 and TS3200 tape library configurations, including drive and cartridge capacity.

LTO Technology Features

Details on IBM Ultrium LTO-5 tape drive capabilities, performance, and backward compatibility.

Security Features

Explanation of data security and encryption features like WORM, AME, LME, SME, and TKLM.

IBM Linear Tape File System (LTFS)

LTFS Library Edition Benefits

Advantages of LTFS Library Edition, such as GUI, cost savings, and mount-less cartridge inquiry.

LTFS Functionality and Ordering

Explanation of LTFS functionality, API use, and ordering information for LTFS LE software.

TS3100 Shipment Contents

TS3200 Shipment Contents

Supported Platforms and Systems

Supported Hardware Platforms

List of hardware platforms supported by the TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries.

Supported Operating Systems

List of operating systems compatible with the TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries.

Supported Software Products

Software Compatibility

List of IBM and third-party software products supported by the TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries.

Warranty and Maintenance

CRU Service and Options

Details on CRU service and available warranty and maintenance options for TS3100/TS3200.

Related Publications and Resources

Further Information Links

List of links to related IBM publications, guides, and data sheets for further information.