Overview25
- The TS3500 Tape Library26
- TS3500 Tape Library Configurations26
Structure of the Library27
- TS3500 Tape Library Frame Models29
- Frames in the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape30
- Dual Accessors and Service Bays31
- Location of Service Bays in the TS3500 Tape31
- Cartridge Slots in the Service Bays of the TS350032
- High Density Technology33
- The HD Frame (Left) and Top-Down View of34
- Components of the Library36
- Components of the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library38
Structure of the Shuttle Complex39
- TS3500 Tape Library Shuttle Complex40
Supported Tape Drives41
- Tape Drives that Are Supported by the TS350041
- LTO Ultrium Tape Drives42
- 3592 Tape Drives44
- Features of the 3592 Tape Drive44
Supported Tape Cartridges49
- Capacity of Ultrium Tape Catridges49
- Capacity of 3592 Tape Cartridges49
Compatible Servers and Software50
- System Storage TS3500 Tape Library50
Supported Device Drivers52
- Using TSLM for Communication52
Attachment Interfaces54
- Fibre Channel Interface55
- Small Computer System Interface55
- FICON and ESCON Interfaces56
Mixing Drives in Frames58
- Attaching the TS3500 Tape Library to the System Z Server (Mainframe Host)58
Mixing Drives in a Logical Library59
- Mixing Drives in the Physical Frames of the TS3500 Tape Library59
- Examples of Methods for Mixing Ultrium Drive Types in a Logical Library60
Mixing Media in Drives61
- Tape Library61
- Compatibility Among Ultrium Tape Drives and Tape Cartridges61
- Cartridges that Are Compatible with 3592 Tape62
Multi-Path Architecture64
Library Sharing65
- Examples of Configurations for Sharing an IBM66
- Using Multiple Logical Libraries67
- Using Multiple Control Paths68
Advanced Library Management System69
- Dynamic Partitioning70
- Transparent Addition or Removal of Storage Capacity71
- Configuration of Storage Capacity Without Disruption71
- Virtual I/O Slots71
Cartridge Assignment Policy72
Insert Notification Setting73
Power Structure of the TS3500 Tape Library74
- Frame Control Assembly and Dual Ac Power74
- Enhanced Frame Control Assembly75
Control Path Failover, Data Path Failover, and Load Balancing75
Expanded I/O Capacity77
Increasing Capacity78
- Capacity Expansion Feature for Model L3278
- Mixing I/O Stations Among Frames of the TS3500 Tape Library78
- Intermediate, Full, and Capacity on Demand Features for Models L22, L23, L52, and L5379
- High Density Capacity on Demand79
Web Interface80
TS3500 Tape Library Command Line Interface81
IBM Tape System Reporter81
Remote Support82
- Tape System Reporter Data Flow82
- Remote Support through a Modem83
- Requirements for Remote Support83
- Remote Support through a System Console84
- Desktop and Rack Mountable TS3000 System Consoles84
- For Remote Support85
- Remote Support System Console Connection86
- Remote Support Security87
- Remote Support Capabilities87
- Attachment of the System Console to the TS3500 Tape Library and the 3953 Tape System88
- Port Information for Firewall Environments90
- External Communication Connections to the TS3500 Tape Library Control System91
Methods of Cleaning Drives93
Tapealert Support93
- In the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape93
SNMP Messaging94
- SNMP Audit Logging95
SMI-S Support96
- Required Upgrade for those Frames Providing Ethernet Attachment to the SMI-S Agent97
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Functionality98
Storage Authentication Service98
- Storage Authentication Service Overview99
Ipv6 Functionality100
- Ipv4 and Ipv6 Address Formats100
Drive Performance103
- Performance Specifications of the Ultrium Tape103
- Performance Specifications of the 3592 Tape104
- Average Block Locate Time from Load Point for 3592 Tape Cartridge in 3592 Tape Drives105
Library Performance107
- Inventory Times108
- Mount Performance and Cartridge Move Time109
- Frame109
- Mount Performance and Move Time for Drives in a TS3500 Tape Library Without Dual Accessors and Without HD Frames109
- Mount Performance for Drives in a TS3500 Tape Library with Dual Accessors but Without HD Frames109
- Import and Export Performance with Virtual I/O Slots110
- HD Frame Performance Considerations111
- Specifications for Imports Per Hour and Average I/O Station Drain Time for a TS3500 Tape Library Using One Active Accessor111
- Specifications for Imports Per Hour for a TS3500 Tape Library with Dual Active Accessors and I/O Stations in both Accessor Zones111
- Shuttle Complex Performance Considerations112

Chapter 2. Physical Planning Specifications115

Chapter 3. Standard Features of the Library157

Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media169

Chapter 5. Using 3592 Tape Drive Media197

Overview of 3592 Media197
- Components of the IBM Totalstorage 3592197
- Types of IBM 3592 Totalstorage Enterprise Tape Cartridges198

WORM Functionality for 3592 Tape Drives and Media199

Chapter 6. Using the Fibre Channel Interface223

Chapter 7. Frame Capacity235

Chapter 8. Tape Encryption Overview239

Accessibility245

Notices247

Glossary255

Drives264

Index279

Tape Library287

Type	Tape Library
Model	TS3500
Max. drives	Up to 192
Interface	Fibre Channel, SAS
Encryption	Yes
Tape Technology	LTO, IBM TS11xx
Drive support	IBM TS1160

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