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Externally Attached Automated Libraries
Ultra/Wide SCSI High Voltage Differential (HVD)
The #1455 LTO Ultrium HVD Drive Sled is required when using an Ultra/Wide SCSI High
Voltage Differential (HVD) attachment to connect a 3584 Library to an AS/400 or iSeries. The
library supports LVD SCSI attach, however, the iSeries supports the HVD interface only.
A terminator is included with each tape drive. SCSI cables and appropriate interposers, as
required, should be ordered for attachment to a server. A power cord feature number, if
applicable, should also be specified.
Software requirements
Support for the 3584 UltraScalable Tape Library is planned for these products:
• Backup Recovery and Media Management for AS/400 (BRMS)
• Computer Associates ARCserveIT
• Legato Systems NetWorker
• Sterling Alexandria
• SCH Technologies REELlibrarian and REELbackup
• Veritas NetBackup and Backup Exec
• Help/Systems
IBM intends to work together with the ISV product manufacturers listed above to support the
3584 UltraScalable Tape Library. Individual application vendors should be contacted for
specific information and availability dates.
Note: The list represents our best knowledge at the time of publication and does not imply
completeness.
Additional software support is available through library management software products. The
software to manage the 3584 UltraScalable Tape Library is not provided with the libraries.
Supporting software and applications must be obtained separately from IBM, IBM Business
Partners, or independent software providers. A list of compatible software is available from
your IBM representative or at:
Limitations
Installing more than one IBM LTO Ultrium drive on a SCSI bus may impact system
performance. Intermixing other SCSI devices on the same SCSI bus as the 3584
UltraScalable Tape Library may impact performance of those devices.
Product Preview
Future features and capabilities of the IBM 3584 UltraScalable Tape Library that provide
additional attachment and expansion capabilities will include:
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