Product Description; Ts2900 Tape Autoloader; Cartridge Magazine - IBM TS2900 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Product description

"Front panel" on page 3
"Cartridge magazine" on page 4
"Rear panel" on page 5
"Bar code reader" on page 6
"SAS host interface" on page 6
"Encryption" on page 6
"Supported Internet Protocols" on page 7
"Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) messaging" on page 7
"Network Time Protocol" on page 8
"Ultrium tape drives" on page 8
"Media" on page 9
"Logical Unit Number (LUN) scanning" on page 9
"Location coordinates and element addresses" on page 9
"Library specifications" on page 10
"Product environment" on page 11
"Supported servers, operating systems, and software" on page 12
"Supported device drivers" on page 12
Figure 1. TS2900 Tape Autoloader
The IBM TS2900 Tape Autoloader (Machine Type 3572) provides compact, high-capacity, low-cost
solutions for simple, unattended data backup. The library has a compact 1U form factor with easy access
to tape cartridges with a removable magazine. It is equipped with a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) host
adapter attachment that has a data transfer rate of up to 6.0 Gbps (S5H and S4H) or 3.0 Gbps (S4H and
S3H). The TS2900 Tape Autoloader is an external stand-alone or rack-mountable unit that incorporates:
v IBMUltrium 8 Half Height Tape Drive (Model S8H)
v IBMUltrium 7 Half Height Tape Drive (Model S7H)
v IBMUltrium 6 Half Height Tape Drive (Model S6H)
v IBMUltrium 5 Half Height Tape Drive (Model S5H)
v IBMUltrium 4 Half Height Tape Drive (Model S4H)
v IBM Ultrium 3 Half Height Tape Drive (Model S3H)
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