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Allowable
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fire-suppression
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L22,
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L23,
D23,
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Figures
7
Tables
9
Fifth Edition (March 2010)
11
Read this First
11
Seventh Edition (June 2011)
11
Sixth Edition (June 2010)
11
What's New in this Edition (October 2012)
11
First Edition (September 2008)
12
Fourth Edition (September 2009)
12
Second Edition (November 2008)
12
Third Edition (December 2008)
12
Send Us Your Feedback
13
Safety and Environmental Notices
15
Safety Notices
15
Environmental Notices
16
Laser Safety and Compliance
16
Class II Laser Product
16
Class I Laser Product
17
Laser Safety Caution Label
17
About this Publication
19
Related Information
19
Publications about the TS3500 Tape Library
19
Enterprise Tape Cartridge
19
IBM I, System I, and I5/Os Source
20
IBM Power Systems and System P Source
20
IBM System Z Source
20
Other Sources
20
Authorized Suppliers of Bar Code Labels
22
Authorized Suppliers of Custom Bar Code
22
Terminology Used in this Book
19
Who Should Read this Book
19
Data Storage Values
23
Comparison of Binary and Decimal Units and Values
23
Percentage Difference between Binary and Decimal Units
23
Chapter 1. Introduction
25
Overview
25
The TS3500 Tape Library
26
TS3500 Tape Library Configurations
26
Structure of the Library
27
TS3500 Tape Library Frame Models
29
Frames in the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape
30
Dual Accessors and Service Bays
31
Location of Service Bays in the TS3500 Tape
31
Cartridge Slots in the Service Bays of the TS3500
32
High Density Technology
33
The HD Frame (Left) and Top-Down View of
34
Components of the Library
36
Components of the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library
38
Structure of the Shuttle Complex
39
TS3500 Tape Library Shuttle Complex
40
Supported Tape Drives
41
Tape Drives that Are Supported by the TS3500
41
LTO Ultrium Tape Drives
42
3592 Tape Drives
44
Features of the 3592 Tape Drive
44
Supported Tape Cartridges
49
Capacity of Ultrium Tape Catridges
49
Capacity of 3592 Tape Cartridges
49
Compatible Servers and Software
50
System Storage TS3500 Tape Library
50
Supported Device Drivers
52
Using TSLM for Communication
52
Attachment Interfaces
54
Fibre Channel Interface
55
Small Computer System Interface
55
FICON and ESCON Interfaces
56
Mixing Drives in Frames
58
Attaching the TS3500 Tape Library to the System Z Server (Mainframe Host)
58
Mixing Drives in a Logical Library
59
Mixing Drives in the Physical Frames of the TS3500 Tape Library
59
Examples of Methods for Mixing Ultrium Drive Types in a Logical Library
60
Mixing Media in Drives
61
Tape Library
61
Compatibility Among Ultrium Tape Drives and Tape Cartridges
61
Cartridges that Are Compatible with 3592 Tape
62
Multi-Path Architecture
64
Library Sharing
65
Examples of Configurations for Sharing an IBM
66
Using Multiple Logical Libraries
67
Using Multiple Control Paths
68
Advanced Library Management System
69
Dynamic Partitioning
70
Transparent Addition or Removal of Storage Capacity
71
Configuration of Storage Capacity Without Disruption
71
Virtual I/O Slots
71
Cartridge Assignment Policy
72
Insert Notification Setting
73
Power Structure of the TS3500 Tape Library
74
Frame Control Assembly and Dual Ac Power
74
Enhanced Frame Control Assembly
75
Control Path Failover, Data Path Failover, and Load Balancing
75
Expanded I/O Capacity
77
Increasing Capacity
78
Capacity Expansion Feature for Model L32
78
Mixing I/O Stations Among Frames of the TS3500 Tape Library
78
Intermediate, Full, and Capacity on Demand Features for Models L22, L23, L52, and L53
79
High Density Capacity on Demand
79
Web Interface
80
TS3500 Tape Library Command Line Interface
81
IBM Tape System Reporter
81
Remote Support
82
Tape System Reporter Data Flow
82
Remote Support through a Modem
83
Requirements for Remote Support
83
Remote Support through a System Console
84
Desktop and Rack Mountable TS3000 System Consoles
84
For Remote Support
85
Remote Support System Console Connection
86
Remote Support Security
87
Remote Support Capabilities
87
Attachment of the System Console to the TS3500 Tape Library and the 3953 Tape System
88
Port Information for Firewall Environments
90
External Communication Connections to the TS3500 Tape Library Control System
91
Methods of Cleaning Drives
93
Tapealert Support
93
In the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape
93
SNMP Messaging
94
SNMP Audit Logging
95
SMI-S Support
96
Required Upgrade for those Frames Providing Ethernet Attachment to the SMI-S Agent
97
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Functionality
98
Storage Authentication Service
98
Storage Authentication Service Overview
99
Ipv6 Functionality
100
Ipv4 and Ipv6 Address Formats
100
Drive Performance
103
Performance Specifications of the Ultrium Tape
103
Performance Specifications of the 3592 Tape
104
Average Block Locate Time from Load Point for 3592 Tape Cartridge in 3592 Tape Drives
105
Library Performance
107
Inventory Times
108
Mount Performance and Cartridge Move Time
109
Frame
109
Mount Performance and Move Time for Drives in a TS3500 Tape Library Without Dual Accessors and Without HD Frames
109
Mount Performance for Drives in a TS3500 Tape Library with Dual Accessors but Without HD Frames
109
Import and Export Performance with Virtual I/O Slots
110
HD Frame Performance Considerations
111
Specifications for Imports Per Hour and Average I/O Station Drain Time for a TS3500 Tape Library Using One Active Accessor
111
Specifications for Imports Per Hour for a TS3500 Tape Library with Dual Active Accessors and I/O Stations in both Accessor Zones
111
Shuttle Complex Performance Considerations
112
Chapter 2. Physical Planning Specifications
115
Height and Length of Library
115
Library Placement
115
Physical Specifications for Models L22 and D22
116
Physical Characteristics of the TS3500 Tape Library, Models L22 and D22
116
Physical Specifications for Models L23 and D23
117
Physical Specifications for Models L32 and D32
118
Physical Characteristics of the TS3500 Tape Library, Models L32 and D32
118
Physical Specifications for Models L52 and D52
119
Physical Characteristics of the TS3500 Tape Library, Models L52 and D52
119
Physical Specifications for Models L53 and D53
120
Physical Characteristics of the TS3500 Tape Library, Models L53 and D53
120
Physical Specifications for HA1 Frame
121
Physical Characteristics of the HA1 Frame
121
Physical Specifications for Model S24
122
Physical Characteristics of the TS3500 Tape Librarymodel S24
122
Physical Specifications for Model S54
123
Physical Characteristics of the TS3500 Tape Library, Model S54
123
Floor Requirements
124
Delivery Route
125
Delivery and Subsequent Transportation of the Equipment
125
Security
126
Move Restraints
126
Clearance Specifications for the Library
127
Clearance Specifications for Models of the Library
127
Clearance Requirements for the TS3500 Tape
128
Size of Operator and Service Clearances for the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library
129
Size of Operator and Service Clearances for the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library
130
Clearance Specifications for the Shuttle Complex
131
Routing Fibre Channel Cables through the Top of a Frame
132
Shuttle Complex Dimensions and Clearances
132
Opening for Routing Fibre Channel Cables from Servers through the Top of a Frame
133
Opening the Cable Access Door at the Top of a
133
Positioning the Fibre Channel Cable Inside the Frame
134
Positioning the Fibre Channel Cable Outside the Frame
134
Routing Cables through the Top for Installations on a Solid Floor
135
Fire Suppression for the Library
135
Fire Suppression for Models L32 and D32
135
Fire Suppression for All Other Models
136
Allowable Area for Mounting Fire-Suppression Equipment (Top View of Model L32 or D32 Frames)
136
Allowable Area for Mounting Fire-Suppression Equipment (Top View of Models L22, D22, L23, D23, L52, D52, L53, D53, S24, S54, or the HA1 Frame)
137
Running Cables, Wiring, and Pipes between Frames
138
Location for Routing Fire-Suppression Equipment between Frames
138
Environmental Specifications
139
Enterprise Tape Cartridge
139
Equipment Environment Specifications for the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library
139
Acoustical Specifications
140
Gas and Particulate Exposure
140
Acoustical Specifications for Models L32 and D32
141
Acoustical Specifications for Models L22, D22, L52, and D52
141
Acoustical Specifications for Models L23, D23, L53, and D53
141
Noise Emission Values for the IBM System
141
Power and Cooling Requirements
142
Power and Cooling Specifications for Models L22, D22, L32, D32, L52, and D52
142
Power and Cooling Specifications for Models L23, D23, L53, and D53
143
Power Requirements for Frames
144
D32, D22, D52
144
Electrical Characteristics of the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library Frame Models
144
Power Consumption of TS3500 Tape Library Frame Models, Power Consuming Features, and Drive Canisters
144
Sample Calculation of Total Library Power
146
Power Requirements for Remote Support Features
147
Power Cords for Models L32 and D32
148
Specifications for 200-240 V Ac Power Cord Used with the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library, Models L32 and D32
149
Types of Receptacles for Power Cords Used by
150
Specifications for 100-127 V Ac Power Cords Used with the TS3500 Tape Library, Models L32 and D32
150
Power Cords for Models L22, D22, L52, and D52
151
Specifications for Power Cords Used with the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library
151
Power Cords for Models L23, D23, L53, and D53
152
Types of Receptacles for Power Cords Used by Models L22, D22, L52, and D52 of the TS3500 Tape Library
152
Types of Receptacles for Models L23, D23, L53, and D53 of the TS3500 Tape Library
154
FC 9989 Cable Positions
155
Chapter 3. Standard Features of the Library
157
Elements in the Library
158
Elements in the TS3500 Tape Library
158
Service Bay a
158
Feature Codes for Elements in the Library
159
Feature Codes for the Models of the TS3500 Tape Library
159
Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media
169
Overview of Ultrium Media
169
WORM Functionality for Ultrium Tape Drives and Media
169
The IBM System Storage LTO Data Cartridge for Ultrium 3 Tape Drives
169
LTO WORM Cartridge Capacities
170
Ultrium Data Cartridge
171
The IBM System Storage LTO Data Cartridge
172
Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
173
Ultrium Diagnostic Cartridge
175
LTO Ultrium Diagnostic Cartridge and Tape
175
Ultrium Bar Code Label
176
Guidelines for Using Ultrium Bar Code Labels
177
Sample Bar Code Label on the LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Cartridge
177
Setting the Write-Protect Switch on an Ultrium Tape Cartridge
178
Handling Ultrium Tape Cartridges
179
Provide Training for Using Ultrium Tape Cartridges
179
Ensure Proper Packaging of Ultrium Tape Cartridges
180
Tape Cartridges in a Turtle Case
180
Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions for Ultrium Tape Cartridges
181
Perform a Thorough Inspection of Ultrium Tape Cartridges
181
Double-Boxing Tape Cartridges for Shipping
181
Handle the Ultrium Tape Cartridge Carefully
182
Examples of Problems with Ultrium Tape Cartridges
183
Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin in an Ultrium Cartridge
184
Repositioning a Leader Pin in an Ultrium Cartridge
184
Leader Pin in the Incorrect and Correct
184
Placing the Dislodged Leader Pin into the
185
Rewinding the Tape into the Cartridge
185
Reattaching a Leader Pin in an Ultrium Cartridge
186
Attaching the Leader Pin Attach Tool to an
187
Winding the Tape out of the Ultrium Tape
188
Removing the C-Clip from the Leader Pin
188
Attaching the Leader Pin to the Tape
189
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Ultrium Cartridges
190
Environment for Operating, Storing, and Shipping the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridges
190
Disposing of Ultrium Tape Cartridges
191
Ordering Additional Ultrium Cartridges and Media Supplies
192
Ordering Ultrium Cartridges and Media Supplies
192
Leader Pin Reattachment Kit
194
Ordering Bar Code Labels for Ultrium Cartridges
195
Authorized Suppliers of Custom Bar Code
195
Chapter 5. Using 3592 Tape Drive Media
197
Overview of 3592 Media
197
Components of the IBM Totalstorage 3592
197
Types of IBM 3592 Totalstorage Enterprise Tape Cartridges
198
WORM Functionality for 3592 Tape Drives and Media
199
Capacity Scaling and Segmentation
200
3592 Data Cartridge
202
Components of the IBM Totalstorage 3592
203
Cartridge Memory in 3592 Tape Cartridges
204
3592 Cleaning Cartridge
205
Leader Pin in Proper Position in the 3592
206
Characteristics that Identify the 3592 Cleaning
206
3592 Diagnostic Cartridge
207
3592 Bar Code Label
207
Door of the 3592 Cleaning Cartridge
207
Guidelines for Using 3592 Bar Code Labels
209
Guidelines for Using Silo-Style Bar Code Labels
209
Sample Bar Code Label on the IBM Totalstorage 3592 Enterprise Tape Cartridge
209
Setting the Write-Protect Switch on a 3592 Cartridge
211
Setting the Write-Protect Switch on the 3592 Tape Cartridge
211
Handling 3592 Tape Cartridges
212
Provide Training for Using 3592 Tape Cartridges
212
Ensure Proper Packaging of 3592 Tape Cartridges
212
Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions for 3592 Tape Cartridges
212
Perform a Thorough Inspection of 3592 Tape Cartridges
213
Handle the 3592 Tape Cartridge Carefully
213
Repositioning a Leader Pin in a 3592 Cartridge
213
Leader Pin in the Incorrect and Correct Positions in a 3592 Tape Cartridge
214
Placing the Dislodged Leader Pin into the
215
Rewinding the Tape into the Cartridge
215
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for 3592 Cartridges
216
Environment for Operating, Storing, and Shipping the IBM Totalstorage 3592 Enterprise Tape Cartridge
216
Disposing of 3592 Cartridges
217
Cartridge Quality and Library Maintenance
217
Ordering 3592 Media Supplies
217
Ordering 3592 Media Supplies by Using the 3599 Tape Media Method
218
Ordering 3592 Media Supplies by Using Part Numbers
220
Ordering Supplies for Repairs
221
Ordering 3592 Media Supplies by Using Part
221
Ordering 3592 Bar Code Labels
222
Authorized Suppliers of Custom Bar Code
222
Chapter 6. Using the Fibre Channel Interface
223
Overview of Fibre Channel Interface
223
Physical Characteristics of the Fibre Channel Interface
223
Cables and Speeds of Fibre Channel Drives
224
Supported Topologies
225
Two-Node Switched Fabric Topology
226
Two-Node Direct Connection Topology
227
Fibre Channel Addressing
227
LUN Assignments
230
Using World Wide Names
230
Using Persistent Binding to Ensure SCSI ID Assignment
231
Using Zoning to Isolate Devices and Enhance Security
231
Connectors and Adapters
231
Connecting the Library to IBM I, System I, and Iseries
232
Sharing Drives on a Storage Area Network
233
Chapter 7. Frame Capacity
235
Capacity of Model L22, D22, L23, D23, and S24 Frames
235
Quantity of Storage Slots in L22, D22, L23, D23, and S24 Frames
235
Capacity of Model L32 and D32 Frames
236
Quantity of Storage Slots in Model L32 and
236
Capacity of Model L52, D52, L53, D53, and S54 Frames
237
Quantity of Storage Slots in Model L52, D52, L53, D53, and S54 Frames
237
Chapter 8. Tape Encryption Overview
239
Managing Encryption
240
Planning for Application-Managed Encryption
241
Three Possible Locations for Encryption Policy Engine and Key Management
241
Planning for System-Managed Encryption
242
Planning for Library-Managed Encryption
243
Configuration Prerequisites for Encryption
243
Tape Drive Configuration for Encryption
244
Accessibility
245
Notices
247
Homologation
248
Trademarks
248
Electronic Emission Notices
249
Federal Communications Commission Statement
249
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
250
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
250
People's Republic of China Class a Electronic Emission Statement
252
Taiwan Class a Compliance Statement
252
Taiwan Contact Information
252
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class a Statement
252
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Statement (Less than or Equal to 20 a Per Phase)
253
Korean Communications Commission (KCC) Class a Statement
253
Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class a Statement
253
Glossary
255
Drives
264
Index
279
Tape Library
287
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