IBM System Storage TS3100 User Manual

IBM System Storage TS3100 and TS3200 Tape Libraries 8
Supported hardware platforms
Supported hardware platforms for the TS3100 and the TS3200 are:
IBM BladeCenter®
z
IBM Power Systems™ z
IBM System p®z
IBM System i®z
IBM System x®z
IBM System z® and S/390®z
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
z
Hewlett Packard
z
Intel (x86 and x86
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64)
z
Sun
z
Supported operating systems
Supported operation systems for the TS3100 and the TS3200 are:
IBM AIX® 7.1 or later
z
IBM i 7.1 or laterz
IBM VIOS 2.2.0 or later with client IBM iz
HP HP-UX 11iv3 or laterz
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 or laterz
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 or laterz
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 or laterz
Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1 or laterz
Red Hat Linux Enterprise 5.5 or laterz
Oracle Solaris 10 or laterz
Check the latest support levels and configuration information for LTO drives, platforms, operating
systems, and attachments at the Systems Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC):
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic

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.