IBM TS3500 Introduction And Planning Guide

cartridges. Models L52 and L53 increase
from 64 to 129 cartridge slots for LTO
Ultrium tape cartridges.
Internet
The worldwide collection of
interconnected networks that use the
Internet suite of protocols and permit
public access.
interposer
An adapter-like device that allows a
connector of one size and style to connect
to a mating connector of a different size
and style.
inventory
(1) A survey of tape cartridges in the
library and frames.
(2) To make an inventory of.
I/O station
See input/output station.
IPL Initial program load.
ISV See independent software vendor.
K
kBtu KiloBtu.
key label
An alias to a encryption key (cipher) used
by the encryption key manager.
key manager
In cryptography, a software application
that manages one or more secret
encryption keys.
key manager address
In cryptography, the IP address of an
encryption key manager.
keystore
A database of private keys and their
associated digital certificate chains used to
authenticate the corresponding public
keys.
KiB One kibibyte (KiB) = 2
10
bytes = 1,024
bytes.
KiloBtu
1 000 Btu's.
KiloVolt
1 000 volts.
KiloWatt
1 000 watts.
kVA KiloVolt.
kW KiloWatt.
L
label See bar code label or radio frequency
identification label.
label area
On the LTO Ultrium tape cartridge or
3592 tape cartridge, a recessed area next
to the write-protect switch where a bar
code label must be affixed.
LAN See local area network.
LCD See liquid crystal display.
LDAP See lightweight directory access protocol.
leader pin
On the LTO Ultrium tape cartridge and
3592 tape cartridge, a small metal column
attached to the end of the magnetic tape.
During tape processing the leader pin is
grasped by a threading mechanism, which
pulls the pin and the tape out of the
cartridge, across the drive head, and onto
a takeup reel. The head can then read or
write data from or to the tape.
leveling jackscrews
Located on the bottom the TS3500 tape
Library, one of four screw-operated jacks
for raising or lowering the library.
library frame
The basic unit of the TS3500 Tape Library.
The frame includes the hardware support
structure, covers, mechanisms, and parts.
Two types of frames are available: base
frame (Models L22, L23, L32, L52, or L53)
and expansion frame (Models D22, D23,
D32, D52, D53, S24, or S54).
Library Manager
See IBM 3953 Library Manager Model L05.
library power switch
Located on the front of the TS3500 Tape
Library, a toggle switch that enables you
to turn the power to the library on and
off.
license key
A key or password that is required to
enable advanced function.
lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP)
A set of protocols used to access
information directories. LDAP, an open
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IBM TS3500 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	TS3500
Category	Storage
Language	English