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• Mini-SAS/Mini-SAS 4x Interposer (from HBA with SFF-8088 to maximum four
cables with SFF-8088) (feature #5500)
Refer to the Specify or Special features section of the Sales Manual for a detailed
description of the above features.
Software requirements
For a current list of host software versions and release levels that support the
TS3100 or TS3200, visit
http://www-1.ibm.com/storage/tape/lto
Select the model, then Product Details, and Independent Software Vendor
(ISV) matrix for LTO for the product.
Spectrum Protect and other compatible software offerings can provide storage
and tape management software for the TS3100 or TS3200. Supporting software
and applications must be obtained separately from IBM, IBM Business Partners, or
independent software vendors (ISVs). A list of compatible software is available from
your IBM representative or at
http://www-1.ibm.com/storage/tape/lto
Select the model, then Product Details, and Independent Software Vendor
(ISV) matrix for LTO for the product.
IBM continues to work together with the ISVs to support the TS3100 and TS3200.
Individual application vendors should be contacted for specific information and
availability dates.
Note: All new IBM tape device drivers will only be posted to the web through the Fix
Central download portal and not through the ftpsite. IBM maintains the latest levels
of System Storage
Internet. Utilize the Fix Central download portal by accessing the following website
http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral
There are a few pull down menus to navigate to the correct download as follows:
1. In the first pull down menu labeled Product Group, select Storage Systems.
2. In the next pull down menu that appears which is labeled Product Family,
select Tape Systems.
3. With the next pull down menu, Product Type, select Tape Device Drivers and
Software.
4. This will bring up the "Product" menu, which provides selections for Platform
drivers, Tools, or Software.
5. In order to download your driver, select the correct operating system under
Platform drivers.
6. Two more pull down menus will appear with information. Click Continue.
7. The next screen can be used to narrow the search, however just click Continue
to view what is available.
The IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation and User's Guidecan be found at the
following website
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=577&uid=ssg1S7002972
LTO Ultrium 7 Encryption
Encryption for the TS3100/TS3200 Tape Library, with SAS and Fibre Channel
versions of the IBM LTO Ultrium 7, 6, 5 or 4 tape drives, is provided in AIX, Linux,
and Microsoft Windows operating system environments.
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 115-132
tape drive and library device drivers and documentation on the
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