3570 Cxx Models - IBM i series Handbook

Externally Attached Automated Libraries
The 3570 rack-mounted Models C11 and C12 require an AS/400 9309 Rack Enclosure.
Multiple systems may be attached to the 3570. The 3570 Cx2 models may be varied online to
two systems at a time, with each drive allocated to one system.
Each #6501 can support up to two 3570 models and requires a #2895 AS/400 interposer
feature for each SCSI cable. Each #6534, #2729, or #2749 supports one 3570 and does not
require an interposer. See "I/O Adapters and Controllers" on page 291 for a description of
these controllers.
Content Manager OnDemand (5722-RD1) is an application that stores and retrieves data on
disk, optical, or tape media. It supports the 3570 to provide record level access to data.
In addition, the IBM 3570 offers connectivity to other systems through the support of storage
management offerings such as the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) for iSeries Version 3.7
and IBM Backup Recovery and Media Services (BRMS), and third-party products.

3570 Cxx Models

The 3570-Cxx is available in five models, which are shown in the following table. Refer to
"IBM 3570 Model C00 Magstar MP Tape Drive" on page 357 for the C00 models.
Model
C00 Table-Top Unit
C01 Stand-alone Library
C02 Stand-alone Library
C11 Rack-Mounted Library
C12 Rack-Mounted Library
The Cxx models can read/write both B-format and C-format cartridges. The drive data
transfer rate is 7 MB/sec (uncompressed) with up to 15 MB/sec (compressed) using C-format
cartridges. For B-format cartridges, the rates are 3.5 MB/sec and 10.5 MB/sec. Actual
throughput achieved is a function of many factors and can vary.
Prerequisites
The minimum OS/400 release required is V3R1. PTFs may also be required. At least V4R5 is
required to attach via a #2749.
Features
A SCSI cable must be specified with any order to attach the tape drive to the controller card.
Options are the #5205 (0.5m/1.6ft), the # 5212 (12m/39ft), the #5218 (18m/59ft), the #5225
(25m/81ft), and the #5245 (4.5m/15ft). When attaching to a #6501, an Interposer (#2895)
must be ordered for each SCSI cable that will be attached.
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Description No. of Drives Cassette Slots
1 1
1 20
2 20
1 20
2 20