v For a list of compatible software, operating systems, and servers for Ultrium
tape drives, visit the web at http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/storage/tape/
ts3500/index.html. Under Learn more, select Independent Software Vendor
(ISV) matrix for LTO.
v For a list of compatible software, operating systems, and servers for 3592 tape
drives, visit the Web at http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/tape/drives.
Under the appropriate section for the specific drive, select Product details.
Then, under Learn more, select Independent Software Vendor (ISV) matrix.
Connecting the library to IBM i, System i, and iSeries
This topic provides information that is necessary for connecting the TS3500 Tape
Library to a Power System running IBM i or to aSystem i or iSeries server
(mainframe host).
The IBM i or OS/400 operating system supports a maximum of:
v 96 tape drives per logical library
v 32 tape drives per library device description
v 16 devices per IOP-based tape adapter (a device is a media changer or tape
drive)
v Up to 128 devices per IOP-less (Smart IOA) tape adapter
Note: Although the IOA allows for a greater number, the 32 tape drives per
library device description still applies.
The System i or iSeries does not require or allow you to set the Fibre Channel
adapter settings. The adapter automatically detects the connection type and device
addressing. IBM i or OS/400 support is as follows:
v For V5R1, the adapter supports:
– A single target with multiple LUNs
– 1 Gbps connection
– For a Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop topology, connection through an L_ port
to a device, hub or switch
– Does not support fabric
v For V5R2 and later, the IOP-based adapters support:
– Up to 16 devices, including multiple targets and multiple LUNs (each LUN
on each target counts as a device)
– 1, 2, or 4 Gbps connection (but will negotiate for the maximum speed
supported by the connection.)
– For a Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop topology, connection through an L_ port
to a device, hub or switch
– For a point-to-point topology, connection through an N_port to an F_port
v For V6R1 and later running Power 6 hardware, the IOP-less (Smart IOA)
adapters support:
– Up to 128 devices, including multiple targets and multiple LUNs (each LUN
on each target counts as a device)
– 4 or 8 Gbps connection
– For a Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop topology, connection through an L_ port
to a device or switch
– For a point-to-point topology, connection through an N_port to an F_port
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