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  • Page 1 IBM TS4500 Introduction and Planning Guide EC SC27-5990-06...
  • Page 2 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Safety notices and “Notices” on page 161. Edition notice This edition applies to the 2 release of the IBM TS4500 Introduction and Planning Guide and all subsequent releases until otherwise indicated.
  • Page 3 This product may not be certified in your country for connection by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks. Further certification may be required by law prior to making any such connection. Contact an IBM representative or reseller for any questions. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2014, 2017...
  • Page 4 IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Virtual I/O slots . . 46 Tables ....ix Power structure of the TS4500 tape library . . 46 TS4500 frame control assembly (FCA) . 46 Send us your feedback .
  • Page 6 Index ....191 Using 3592 tape drive media . . 137 Overview of 3592 tape drive media . . 137 WORM functionality for 3592 tape drive and media . . 138 IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 7: Figures

    Location for routing fire-suppression Door of the 3592 cleaning cartridge . . 145 equipment between frames . . 86 Sample bar code label on an IBM 3592 tape Standard power configuration (rear view of cartridge . . 147 the library) .
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  • Page 9: Tables

    . . 34 library frame models . . 96 Cartridges that are compatible with 3592 tape FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape drives . . 34 library . . 97 Differences between CPF and DPF .
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  • Page 11: Send Us Your Feedback

    Your feedback is important for us to provide the most accurate and high-quality information. Send comments about this publication by email to starpubs@us.ibm.com or use the readers' comments form at the back of this publication. Include the following information in your correspondence:...
  • Page 12 IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 13: Safety And Environmental Notices

    Most danger or caution notices contain a reference number (Dxxx or Cxxx). Use the reference number to check the translation in the IBM Systems Safety Notices, G229-9054 manual. The sections that follow define each type of safety notice and give examples.

  • Page 14: Environmental Notices

    In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C007) Caution The system contains circuit cards, assemblies, or both that contain lead solder.

  • Page 15: Publication Description

    Center: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/. Under Table of Contents, go to System Storage > Tape systems > Tape autoloaders and libraries > TS4500 tape library to open the TS4500 tape library information set. Or follow the instructions on the Knowledge Center welcome page to create your own information collection.

  • Page 16: Ibm I, System I, And I5/Os Source

    IBM. This information is applicable to bar code labels that are printed by the listed companies. IBM does not review the quality of the labels that are produced by software or services that are offered by companies that allow users to print labels on their own printing equipment.

  • Page 17: Data Storage Values

    1. This is an authorized supplier for radio frequency identification (RFID) labels. Data storage values TS4500 tape library documentation displays data storage values that have both decimal (base-10) prefixes and binary (base-2) units of measurement. Decimal units such as K, MB, GB, and TB are commonly used to express data storage values.

  • Page 18: Percentage Difference Between Binary And Decimal Units

    100 megabytes (MB) 95.36 mebibytes (MiB) 4.64% 100 gigabytes (GB) 93.13 gibibytes (GiB) 6.87% 100 terabytes (TB) 90.94 tebibytes (TiB) 9.06% 100 petabytes (PB) 88.81 pebibytes (PiB) 11.19% 100 exabytes (EB) 86.73 exbibytes (EiB) 13.27% xviii IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1. Overview

    Chapter 1. Overview The overview of the features and functions of the IBM TS4500 tape library is useful for high-level evaluation of the product and planning for the implementation of the product. Introduction to the IBM TS4500 tape library The TS4500 tape library is a next-generation cloud storage solution that delivers high storage density and integrated management.

  • Page 20: Ibm Ts4500 Tape Library

    In addition, IBM TS4500 now supports IBM z14 ™ , the latest generation of IBM Z ® servers. Mainframe administrators can trust TS4500 to help reduce floorspace costs and increase overall capacity. Figure 1. IBM TS4500 tape library IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 21: Inside Ts4500 Tape Library

    IBM TS1155, IBM TS1150, and IBM TS1140 tape drives, while TS4500 L55, D55 and S55 frames support LTO Ultrium 8, 7, 6 and 5 tape drives. LTO Ultrium tape drives and TS1155, TS1150 and TS1140 tape drives can be mixed within the TS4500 library, frame by frame.

  • Page 22: Ibm Ts4500 Tape Library At A Glance

    For example, the Advanced Library Management System (ALMS) feature supports dynamic storage management, enabling you to create and change logical libraries and configure any drive into any logical library. TS4500 also offers automatic control-path and data-path failover to help improve business continuity and disaster recovery, and policy-based automatic media verification can help minimize data risk.

  • Page 23: Structure Of The Ts4500 Tape Library

    The structure of the IBM TS4500 tape library consists of a high-density base frame and up to 17 high-density expansion frames. The TS4500 tape library is built from a single frame model that is called the base frame. The scalability of the library allows an increase in capacity by adding up to 17 more frames, called expansion frames.

  • Page 24: Ts4500 Tape Library Frame Models

    Table 5. TS4500 tape library frame models Capacity Frame Media Type Other Frame Frame Model type Position 1 Position 2+ Base frame 3592 Up to 12 Up to 16 tape v Equipped with two 16 tape drives drives and slot I/O stations...

  • Page 25: High-Density Technology

    High-density technology The TS4500 tape library offers high-density (HD), drive-capable and storage-only frame models that are designed to greatly increase storage capacity without increasing frame size or required floor space. HD slots contain tape cartridges in a tiered architecture. The cartridge immediately accessible in the HD slot is a Tier 1 cartridge.

  • Page 26: Top Rack

    The optional top rack (Figure 4 on page 9) reduces the storage footprint. It also simplifies cabling by providing extra rack space above the library for power distribution units, Fibre Channel switches, tape data movers, or IBM Linear Tape File System ™...

  • Page 27: Dual Accessors And Integrated Service Bays

    Figure 4. TS3500 tape library with top rack installed A top rack is installed in the field by an IBM service representative on one or more frames of a TS4500 tape library. The top rack, and any components that are housed in the rack, are supported and serviced independently of the or TS4500 tape library.
  • Page 28 If you already have an installed TS4500 tape library and you want to add a second accessor, your IBM service representative can add the accessor. Converting from a single accessor to a dual accessor disrupts the operations of the library.

  • Page 29: Components Of The Ts4500 Tape Library

    Components of the TS4500 tape library The TS4500 tape library consists of one or more library frames, and other components for powering the library and installed tape drives and for handling and storing tape cartridges.
  • Page 30 IBM tape drives use LTO tape cartridges; 3592 tape drives use IBM 3592 tape cartridges. 7 Front door The front door of any frame. The single-deep cartridge storage slots on the inside of the door are referred to as Tier 0 slots. Two I/O stations are installed on the front door of the base frame.

  • Page 31: Components Of The Ts4500 Tape Library. The

    Figure 5. Components of the TS4500 tape library. The front of an Lx5 frame is shown on the left. The rear of an Lx5 frame is shown on the right. Display panel The display panel on the base frame of the TS4500 tape library houses the library power and pause buttons and displays indicators of library status.

  • Page 32: Display Panel

    Figure 6. Display panel Component Component Warning indicator (yellow) Library beacon (blue) IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 33: Tape Library

    You can remotely use the I/O station action menu, available from the System page of the TS4500 management GUI, to open and close the I/O station doors. At the library, you can press the eject button ( 9 in Figure 7 on page 16) to open and close the doors.

  • Page 34: Location Of I/O Stations And Display Panel On An Lx5 Frame

    Power indicator (green) Pause indicator (white) Library beacon (blue) Eject button Warning indicator (yellow) Cartridge magazine The cartridge magazine is used to load and unload one or more tape cartridges independent of the TS4500 tape library. IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 35: Cartridge Magazine Physical Specifications

    The base frame of the TS4500 tape library comes with two I/O stations. Any Dx5 expansion frame can optionally have two I/O stations installed. A removable cartridge magazine is installed in each I/O station and is used to insert or remove cartridges from the station.

  • Page 36: Supported Tape Drives

    TS4500 tape library. The system console application enables the IMC to provide service console capabilities, such as broadband call home. The TS4500 management GUI runs on a web browser in kiosk mode on the IMC. Kiosk mode means that the menu bar, address bar, and stop and reload buttons of the browser are disabled.

  • Page 37: Lto Tape Drives

    Table 8. Tape drives that are supported by the TS4500 tape library (continued) Speed of Native data HD2-compatible Type of drive connectivity rate Native capacity Also known as model IBM TS1155 10 Gbps 360 MB/s 15 TB (13.64 TiB) IBM 3592 55E...
  • Page 38 32 for detailed information about cartridge and drive compatibility. The LTO tape drives can read tapes that were written by non-IBM LTO drives. They also write to tapes that can be read by non-IBM LTO drives. All supported generations of LTO tape drives and cartridges can be in the same frame.

  • Page 39: 3592 Tape Drives

    For more information about encryption, see “Tape encryption overview” on page 110. The HD2 frames of the TS4500 tape library support the 3592 IBM TS1140 Tape Drive (Model 3592 EH7), IBM TS1150 Tape Drive (Model 3592 EH8), IBM TS1155 Tape Drive (Model 3592 55E, and Model 3592 55F).
  • Page 40 The 3592 tape drives provide the following performance, capacity, and availability features: N+1 power supplies When installed in a TS4500 tape library frame, these power supplies increase drive availability in the event of a power failure. Media reuse The 3592 tape drives can reuse different types of tape and multiple densities (logical formats) across various drive generations.
  • Page 41 increases the effective data rate performance from host servers that force explicit synchronize operations during write operations. Backhitchless backspace Backhitchless backspacing enables some backspace operations to be virtualized without physical back-hitching. If you write and overwrite multiple trailer labels, this firmware feature provides major performance improvements.

  • Page 42: Physical And Logical Addresses Of Drives

    26. Physical and logical addresses of drives The TS4500 tape library assigns each tape drive a unique address to indicate its physical location. The drive address consists of three values: a frame number, a column number, and a row number.

  • Page 43: Control Path Drives

    Drives table. The Location column is displayed by default. Logical addresses The TS4500 tape library assigns each drive a SCSI element address that consists of a value that defines a logical location in the library to the SCSI interface. This logical address is represented as xxxx(yyyh), where xxxx is a decimal value and yyyh is a hexadecimal value.

  • Page 44: Supported Tape Cartridges

    Supported tape cartridges In the TS4500 tape library, libraries that are installed with LTO tape drives use LTO tape cartridges. Libraries that are installed with 3592 tape drives use 3592 tape cartridges.

  • Page 45: Automatic Media Verification

    Cleaning cartridges are identified by a volume serial (VOLSER) number that begins with a prefix of CLNI or CLNU for LTO cleaning cartridges, and CLN for 3592 cleaning cartridges. Automatic media verification Apply policy-based automatic media verification to ensure that your TS4500 tape library cartridges are readable. Chapter 1. Overview...

  • Page 46: Elastic Capacity

    The TS4500 tape library supports media verification to verify that the data on your media is readable. The verification process is controlled at the logical library level. Media verification is set up to run automatically on a set date, but you can verify individual cartridges before the set date.
  • Page 47 Use for temporary overflow Use this setting to temporarily store media cartridges in the limited access (Elastic Capacity) columns. When the dual-access area is 100% full, new cartridges that are imported from the I/O stations are moved to the Elastic Capacity areas. Do not use Choose this setting if you do not want any media cartridges stored in the Elastic Capacity areas.

  • Page 48: A-Accessor In Service Bay A

    When the B accessor is in the Integrated Service Bay B (See 2 in Figure 9 on page 31), the A accessor cannot reach columns are 5-10 in that frame. The only cartridges the A accessor can reach are in columns 1, 3 1 and door-side columns IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...
  • Page 49 2 and 4. Figure 9. B-accessor in Service Bay B Chapter 1. Overview...

  • Page 50: Ts7700 Backend Switch Support

    GUI, or CLI TS7700 backend switch support A TS4500 tape library can be connected to a TS7700 system using two 16 Gb fibre channel switches. The switches can be installed in the bottom of the TS4500 frame, or in a TR1 rack mounted above the TS4500.

  • Page 51: Compatibility Among Lto Tape Drives And Tape Cartridges

    000764L6 is an LTO 6 cartridge v 000764L5 is an LTO 5 cartridge On a 3592 tape cartridge, the IBM product label represents whether it is a read/write (R/W) cartridge or a write-once-read-many (WORM) cartridge. In addition, the last 2 characters of the VOLSER indicate the media type.

  • Page 52: Cartridges That Are Compatible With 3592 Tape

    1. WORM tapes can be reformatted only if they are initialized and labeled. If data exists on the tape, reformatting is not allowed. Table 15. Cartridges that are compatible with 3592 tape drives TS1155 tape drive Media Recording format Encryption enabled Encryption not enabled Encrypted E08 Reformat JD, JL, JZ Encrypted 55F Reformat IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 53: Mixed Drives In A Logical Library

    The TS4500 tape library supports several combinations of drives, with certain limitations. The TS4500 tape library supports a mixture of LTO drive types in a logical library. However, the TS4500 tape library does not support a mixture of LTO and 3592 tape drives in a logical library.

  • Page 54: Supported Device Drivers

    Figure 10. Examples of methods for mixing LTO drive types in a logical library Supported device drivers IBM provides device driver support for the LTO and 3592 tape drives, and the robotics in the TS4500 tape library. IBM maintains the current levels of device drivers and driver documentation on Fix Central.

  • Page 55: Compatible Servers And Software

    Policy-based drive and cartridge allocation v Policy-based media-lifecycle management v 3494 Emulation – Emulation of an IBM 3494 library on top of an attached IBM TS3500 or TS4500 tape library. For more information about TSLM, see the IBM Tape System Library Manager User’s Guide (GA32-2208).

  • Page 56: Fibre Channel Interface

    Administration for a Class One Laser Product. This laser assembly is registered with the Department of Health and Human Services and is in compliance with IEC825. In the TS4500 tape library, for drives that use a Fibre Channel interface, the following information is available: IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 57: Library Sharing

    You can establish Fibre Channel connections between Fibre Channel ports that are in the TS4500 tape library, one or more servers, and the connecting network. The network can consist of such elements as switches, hubs, bridges, and repeaters.
  • Page 58 Backup, Recovery, and Media Services. Your library configuration is not limited to the examples shown in Figure 11 on page 41. Many configurations are possible, and you can design them according to your business needs. IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 59: Examples Of Configurations For Sharing An Ts4500 Tape Library

    Figure 11. Examples of configurations for sharing an TS4500 tape library. Lines from one or more drives to the library controller represent control paths. Chapter 1. Overview...

  • Page 60: Multipath Architecture

    The multipath architecture of the TS4500 tape library is designed to provide the capability to share the library robotics. The sharing is accomplished first by partitioning the library into as many as 192 logical libraries (up to the number of drives installed).

  • Page 61: Multiple Control Paths

    A LUN is a number that is used by a server to identify a drive. In a TS4500 tape library, a logical library shares empty storage slots, empty I/O slots, and the cartridge accessor on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Page 62: Advanced Library Management System

    IBM i and the System ® , iSeries, and AS/400 servers is unique. In general, every IBM i, System i, and iSeries input/output processor (IOP) based adapter must “see” the control path that is associated with the drives to which it is connected.

  • Page 63: Storage Slot Pooling

    (NVRAM). Transparent addition or removal of storage capacity The addition or removal of logical library capacity in the TS4500 tape library is transparent to any host application. With the Advanced Library Management System (ALMS), you can change the quantity of storage slots accessible to all logical libraries by adding licensed capacity or by adding physical capacity.

  • Page 64: Configuration Of Storage Capacity Without Disruption

    With the Advanced Library Management System (ALMS), virtual I/O slots enhance the import and export capabilities of the library. With the TS4500 tape library, virtual I/O slots are always enabled so that the library automatically queues all cartridge moves between the I/O station and the storage slots.

  • Page 65: Control Path Failover, Data Path Failover, And Load Balancing

    TS4500 frame control assembly. Control path failover, data path failover, and load balancing The path failover feature of the TS4500 tape library ensures the use of a redundant communication path when the primary path fails. Command failures and time outs are costly. You want your library to run smoothly and efficiently.

  • Page 66: Library Control Card Failover

    The TS4500 tape library allows for automatic Library Control Card (LCC) failover. The main control center of the TS4500 tape library is the LCC. In addition to the base L-frame, each D-frame with a Frame Control Assembly has a LCC. For libraries with multiple LCCs present the library firmware performs automatic LCC failover.

  • Page 67: Snmp Configuration Query

    When the TS4500 tape library powers up, one LCC is chosen to be the primary control card. Any other LCCs that are present in the library are used as cache LCCs. Should the primary LCC becomes degraded, the library firmware will automatically choose one of the cache LCCs to assume the primary role without interrupting library operations.

  • Page 68: Increasing Capacity

    More slots or frames are added to the library The Intermediate, Base, and High-Density Capacity-on-Demand features provide license keys so that you can enable more storage slots in the frames of the TS4500 tape library. For more information, see “Frame capacity” on page 109.

  • Page 69: Ts4500 Command-Line Interface

    IBM TS4500 customer online documentation in the IBM Knowledge Center. Remote support Remote support for the TS4500 tape library involves the use of a Call Home feature to detect and solve problems. Also, remote support requires several important security functions.

  • Page 70: Remote Support Through A System Console

    The Call Home feature of the TS4500 tape library has three different, but related, capabilities: Problem Call Home, Heartbeat Call Home, and Test Call Home. The TS4500 tape library sends data files that might be helpful to Support Center personnel for all three types of Call Home. These data files include library error logs and configuration information, such as the Machine Reported Product Data (MRPD) log.

  • Page 71: System Console And Remote Support Features

    Electronic Customer Care (ECC) Call Home function through the system console. To perform an ECC Call Home operation through a system console, the TS4500 tape library sends Call Home information across a private Ethernet connection to the system console.

  • Page 72: Remote Support Security

    Remote support security The system console provides Ethernet connectivity through a private internal network. The TS4500 tape library has a security design for remote support of the network-attached devices. Only one modem can be attached to the IMC. The system console provides Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connectivity through the modems to the private Ethernet network.

  • Page 73: Default System Console Ports For Outbound And Bidirectional Data To And From Retain

    None of the customer data that is stored on the tape or in memory for the TS4500 tape library is transmitted or accessed in a Call Home session. Call Home is enabled or disabled through the service menu of the TS4500 management GUI.

  • Page 74: Port Information For Firewall Environments

    Dial in security features of the IMC Dial-in is used by IBM service representatives to log on to the system console and provide service support. All dial-in connectivity to the system console is through either a modem or broadband connection, which restricts all incoming traffic.

  • Page 75: External Communication Connections To The Ts4500 Tape Library Control System

    Ports 161 and 162 are the standard ports for sending SNMP traps. (SNMP traps can be sent from the TS4500 tape library or from the IMC. The tape library can be configured to send traps to SNMP target machines. In this case, the firewall needs to allow outbound connections from the library from its port 161 to port 162 on the listening SNMP target machine.

  • Page 76: Alerts And Logging

    SNMP audit logging. When SNMP audit logging is enabled, the library sends notifications when certain events occur in the library. Alerts and logging The TS4500 tape library sends alerts about the library and attached tape drives, and offers audit-logging to track user actions. TapeAlert support...

  • Page 77: Snmp Messaging

    The library provides this error and diagnostic information as TapeAlert flags that are reported to the application by the SCSI LOG SENSE command. For a list of the TapeAlert flags for the drives and the library, refer to the IBM TS4500 customer online documentation in the IBM Knowledge Center.

  • Page 78: The Snmp Messaging System

    Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) audit logging provides logging information about specific TS4500 tape library user actions. The TS4500 tape library provides various interfaces that allow a user to configure different library or drive settings, move cartridges within or out of the library, and other actions.

  • Page 79: Secure Socket Layer (Ssl) Functions

    Note: The user name is only applicable for the web when security is enabled. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) functions The TS4500 tape library supports secure socket layer (SSL), which is a protocol for transmitting private documents across the Internet. Secure socket layer uses a cryptographic system that uses these two keys to...

  • Page 80: Ipv6 Functionality

    TS4500 role. Successfully authenticated users who are members of those groups inherit the permissions of the corresponding TS4500 role. If a user is a member of multiple groups that correspond to TS4500 roles, they inherit the permissions of the first match found.
  • Page 81 An IPv6 (Dual) address combines an IPv6 and an IPv4 address and has the following format: y : y : y : y : y : y : x . x . x . x. The IPv6 portion of the address (indicated with y's) is always at the beginning, followed by the IPv4 portion (indicated with x's).

  • Page 82: Network Ranges For Prefix Lengths Of Ipv6 Addresses

    Device range in subnetwork 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:0000:0000 2001:DB8:ABCD:12:: 2001:db8:abcd:0012::0/64 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:0000:0000 - 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:FFFF:FFFF:FFFF:FFFF 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:0000:0000 2001:DB8:ABCD:12:: 2001:db8:abcd:0012::0/80 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:0000:0000 - 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:FFFF:FFFF:FFFF 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:0000:0000 2001:DB8:ABCD:12:: 2001:db8:abcd:0012::0/96 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:0000:0000 - 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:FFFF:FFFF 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:0000:0000 2001:DB8:ABCD:12:: 2001:db8:abcd:0012::0/112 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:0000:0000 - 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:0000:FFFF 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:0000:0000 2001:DB8:ABCD:12:: 2001:db8:abcd:0012::0/128 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:0000:0000 - 2001:0DB8:ABCD:0012:0000:0000:0000:0000 IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 83: Drive Performance

    Drive performance Read this topic to learn about the performance specifications of the LTO and 3592 tape drives that are supported by the TS4500 tape library. Table 23. Performance specifications of the LTO tape drives Tape drive Performance parameter LTO 8...

  • Page 84: Performance Specifications Of The 3592 Tape Drive

    Scaled capacity with 0x35 setting (20%) Advanced Type C economy - Maximum 18 seconds 18 seconds 18 seconds short length Advanced Type C economy - Average 11 seconds 11 seconds 11 seconds short length IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 85: Library Performance

    Performance values, such as cartridge inventory times, mount performance, and cartridge move time, are obtained for the TS4500 tape library using specific measurements. Performance values for the TS4500 tape library, whether measured on test systems or modeled through simulations, are based on a fixed set of workload assumptions to ensure accurate comparisons;...

  • Page 86: Inventory Times

    The TS4500 tape library tracks the logical location of all of its elements by performing an automatic inventory as required. The automatic inventory improves application performance.

  • Page 87: Mount Performance

    TS4500 tape library with all mounts coming from Tier 0, which are the single-deep slots on the door side of the HD frame. Table 29. Mount performance for a TS4500 tape library with all mounts coming from Tier 0. Maximum Mounts Per Hour...
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  • Page 89: Chapter 2. Planning

    This topic provides the height of TS4500 tape library frames to help plan for shipment and installation. Each frame of the TS4500 tape library has a set of casters and four leveling jack screws. The casters and leveling jack screws that attach to the TS4500 tape library affect its height.

  • Page 90: Physical Specifications For Models L55 And D55

    Table 30. Physical characteristics of the TS4500 tape library, Models L25 and D25 (continued) Physical Characteristic Measurement Maximum weight of frame (with maximum tape drives L25: 586.5 kg (1 293 lb) L25 : 630.5 kg (1 390 lb) and cartridges)

  • Page 91: Physical Specifications For Model S25

    Table 31. Physical characteristics of the TS4500 tape library, Models L55 and D55 (continued) Physical Characteristic Measurement Notes: 1. A top rack can optionally be installed on any frame. Side panels and PDUs are also optional. Each side panel adds 6.8 kg (15 lb). Each PDU adds 4.5 kg (10 lb).

  • Page 92: Library Placement

    To ensure optimal performance, the TS4500 tape library must be placed in a location that meets certain requirements and environmental specifications. To avoid damage to the library, tape drives, and tape media, place the TS4500 tape library away from equipment that produces any of the following pollutants (such...

  • Page 93: Delivery Route

    The floor on which the TS4500 tape library is installed must be able to support: v Up to 4.8 kilograms per square centimeter (68.6 pounds per square inch) of point loads that are exerted by the leveling jack-screws. v Up to 211 kilograms per square meter (43.4 pounds per square foot) of overall floor loading.

  • Page 94: Move Restraints

    Knowledge Center. Move restraints The TS4500 tape library has several move restraints (adjustable points) that you can use to restrain the unit from potential movement (such as an earthquake). Use the diagram as a guide to help you locate the move restraints.

  • Page 95: Additional Library Grounding (Bonding)

    M6 hole. Clearance specifications for the library Clearances are required around the TS4500 tape library to enable access for you or IBM service representatives to use or work on the library. Use this information when you are determining the location and position of your library.

  • Page 96: Ts4500 Tape Library Footprint Including Service

    Plan for appropriate clearances around your TS4500 tape library. For a single accessor library you need a service clearance of a minimum of 762 mm (30 in) on the front and back of each frame, in addition to the side where the Integrated Management Console (IMC) is installed.

  • Page 97: Size Of Operator And Service Clearances For The Ibm Ts4500 Tape Library Models

    Note: In Figure 16, the top measurements are in millimeters; the bottom measurements (in parentheses) are in inches. Figure 16. Size of operator and service clearances for the IBM TS4500 tape library models. The top measurements are in millimeters; the bottom measurements (in parentheses) are in inches. The service clearance area (and operator clearance area at the front of both frames) is denoted by dotted lines.

  • Page 98: Cable Routing

    Cable routing Normally, cables are routed through the rear openings at bottom of the frame. If the TS4500 tape library library is being installed on a solid (non-raised) floor, your IBM Service Representative can route the Fibre Channel, Ethernet, and power cables through openings in the frame at the top of the library.

  • Page 99: Access Panel For Fibre Channel And Ethernet

    Figure 17. Access panel for Fibre Channel and Ethernet cable routing Chapter 2. Planning...

  • Page 100: Network Connections

    Figure 18. Opening in top of frame for power cables Network connections The TS4500 tape library provides support for an independent customer network. The Library Control Card (LCC) provides the Ethernet port A for the customer network. If a second, independent, customer network is required, Ethernet port A from an LCC on a D frame must be used.

  • Page 101: Web Cameras

    Figure 19. Customer network connections Web cameras A customer-supplied web camera can be mounted in a TS4500 tape library to visually monitor the location of the library’s robotics. The mounting hardware must be installed by an IBM service representative. A web camera can be installed in any frame, and the camera mount can be installed on the front or rear frame support.

  • Page 102: Fire Suppression

    Figure 20. Camera clearance from accessor Fire suppression Each Dx5, Lx5, S25 frame in the TS4500 tape library has areas on the top where you can cut opening to install pipes, conduits, or other fire suppression parts. A fire-suppression system is the responsibility of the customer...

  • Page 103: Allowable Areas For Routing Fire-Suppression Equipment (Top View Of The Library Frames)

    A side view of the area available to run cables, wiring, and pipes between frames of the TS4500 tape library is shown in Figure 22 on page 86. The area is a triangular section that is 81 mm (3.2 inches) wide by 140 mm (5.5 inches) long (see 1 in Figure 22 on page 86).

  • Page 104: Environmental Specifications

    The following tables show the environmental guidelines and acceptable levels of gas and particulate exposure for the TS4500 tape library. Attention: The environments in Table 35 refer to the hardware of the TS4500 tape library and may lead to temperatures greater than allowable for the cartridges and media stored in the library.

  • Page 105: Acoustical Specifications

    Use this table to view the acoustical specifications and noise emission values for Models L25, D25, L55, and D55 of the TS4500 tape library. Table 37. Noise emission values for the TS4500 tape library models L25, D25, L55, and Mean A-weighted Sound Pressure Level Declared Sound Power Level L at the 1 m (Bystander) Positions <L...

  • Page 106: Air Flow

    Air Flow The TS4500 Tape Library draws cool air in through the perforated holes in the front door and bottom front of the frame. Hot air vents through perforated holes in the back door and top back of the frame. The Sx5 frames do not have any perforated holes in the back door.

  • Page 107: Powering The Components Within The Frame

    Powering the components within the frame The TS4500 tape library connects to AC power in multiple ways. The library is powered by two AC to DC power supplies in the Lx5 frame. You can also have power supplies that are installed in a Dx5 frame.

  • Page 108: Standard Power Configuration

    You can power TS4500 tape library in three basic ways (1) Standard Configuration, (2) Using Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Feature Code 1951, (3) Using Feature code 1751 with a Top Rack.

  • Page 109: Using Feature Code 1751 With A Top Rack

    Figure 24. Power configuration with Feature Code 1951 (rear view of the library) Using Feature code 1751 with a Top Rack Feature Code 1751 provides 1 PDU that is installed in a Top Rack, to power the TS4500. Chapter 2. Planning...

  • Page 110: Power Consumption And Cooling Requirements

    Figure 25. Power configuration with Feature Code 1751 and Top Rack (rear view of the library) Power consumption and cooling requirements The cooling requirements for each TS4500 tape library frame depends on how many tape drives are in the frame. Generally, the greater the number of tape drives in a frame, the more heat the frame generates.

  • Page 111: Power Consumption And Cooling Requirements For Ts4500 Tape Library Frame Models

    4. Lx5 frame power includes all frame loads, cartridge accessor, IMC, and display. For base models that do not include FC 1450 (TS4500 FCA), the power consumption that is shown in the table figures is power that is provided by other frames. The figures include power consumption for the lighting and two LFIs.

  • Page 112: Power Cords And Receptacles

    Refer to Figure 26 on page 96 and match the number that is beside each receptacle to the receptacle number listed in the table. Table 39. Specifications for power cords used with the TS4500 tape library xx5 frame models Part number...
  • Page 113 Table 39. Specifications for power cords used with the TS4500 tape library xx5 frame models (continued) Part number Length and type of power cord and feature Type of service receptacle code Dual 4.3 m (14 ft.) 250 V ac, 15A, single phase Russellstoll 3743U2 or 9R23U2W receptacles, or power cord, watertight 15A plugs.

  • Page 114: Types Of Receptacles For Models Of The Ts4500

    Electrical characteristics for the TS4500 tape library frame models Table 40 lists the electrical characteristics for the TS4500 tape library frame models. To calculate the total power consumption (in watts) of a particular library configuration, multiply the quantity of each power-consuming item in the configuration by the corresponding value in Table 38 on page 93.

  • Page 115: Feature Codes For The Ts4500

    To access the instructions for installing a CSU online, go to the Support Portal for the TS4500 Tape Library and choose Plan and install documentation. Table 41. FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library Model Description...
  • Page 116 Table 41. FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library (continued) Model Description 1407 L25, L55 LTO-6 and LTO-7 tape drive support This triggers the shipment of an L6 CE cartridge. When model L55 is ordered, a minimum of one of FC 1405 or 1407 is required but both can be selected.
  • Page 117 Table 41. FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library (continued) Model Description 1530 D25, D55, Web camera mounting hardware L25, L55, Provides mounting hardware only. S25 S55 1604 L25, L55 Transparent LTO encryption Provides license keys to enable transparent LTO encryption.
  • Page 118 Table 41. FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library (continued) Model Description 1742 TS4500 Control - Upgrade This includes 1x top panel and 2x Ethernet cables, card cages, ASCs, BPCs, and LFIs. 1750 Left-side and right-side end covers...
  • Page 119 Table 41. FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library (continued) Model Description 1909 L25, L55, D25, D55 Single power source bifurcated cable This feature allows attachment of a powered frame to a single outlet while it also maintains drive redundant power.
  • Page 120 Table 41. FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library (continued) Model Description 2715 L25, L55 TSSC attachment cable FC 2715 is a cable to attach a unit to the Ethernet switch provided by the TSSC. Note: A maximum of forty-three of the FC 2715 can be included in a single TSSC facility.
  • Page 121 Table 41. FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library (continued) Model Description 9002 L25, L55 First expansion frame attachment This feature is used as a part of the process to add any Dxx or Sxx frame. Prerequisites: FC 1460 and 1644. Also FC 9001 for Lxx models.
  • Page 122 Table 41. FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library (continued) Model Description 9608 D55, L55 3588 F7C field install Routing code for Mfg. Will require a prereq of drive mounting kit support (each FC 152x supports up to 4 of FC 96xx).
  • Page 123 Table 41. FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library (continued) Model Description 9954 D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55 NEMA L6-30 Power Cord FC 9954 is used with PDU FCs 1751 (in model; TR1), or 1951 (in model xx5). FC...
  • Page 124 Table 41. FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library (continued) Model Description 9970 D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55 Dual 4.3m power cord (international, 250 VAC 16A single phase, watertight connector, IEC-309) FC 9970 includes model-dependent contents. For countries other than the...
  • Page 125 Table 41. FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library (continued) Model Description 9977 D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55 Dual 4.3m power cords with 15 Amp/250 Vac with earth pin InMetro NBR 14136 plug FC 9977 is for Brazil.
  • Page 126 Table 41. FCs for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library (continued) Model Description 9984 D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55 Dual 4.3m power cords with 15 Amp/250V single phase power cord assemblies, NEMA L6-20P non-watertight twistlock 20A plug FC 9984 is 2x power cords which are UL / CSA certified for use in US and Canada.

  • Page 127: Frame Capacity

    FC 152x . Frame capacity The cartridge capacity of the frames of the TS4500 tape library varies depending on whether the frame has I/O stations, tape drives, or any of the available capacity on demand features that increase the amount of licensed capacity of the frame.

  • Page 128: Capacity Of L55, D55, And S55 Frames

    HD CoD 1320 Tape encryption overview The tape drives that are supported by the TS4500 tape library can encrypt data as it is written to a tape cartridge. Encryption is performed at full line speed in the tape drive after compression.

  • Page 129: Managing Encryption

    See “Managing encryption” for more information about each of the available methods. With the TS4500 tape library, the encryption policy is managed at the logical library level. The Logical Libraries page of the TS4500 management GUI is used to enable encryption for a logical library and modify the encryption method that is being used.

  • Page 130: Possible Locations For Encryption Policy

    Application layer Initiates data transfer for tape storage, for example Tivoli Storage Manager. Library layer The TS4500 tape library, which contains an internal interface to each tape drive installed in the library. Planning for application-managed encryption Application-managed encryption (AME) is useful in operating environments that run an application that is already capable of generating and managing encryption policies and keys, such as Tivoli Storage Manager.
  • Page 131 The extra cable is for redundancy and better backup job reliability. v When you use LME with LTO 5 or later LTO tape drives, the IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager (formerly the Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager) is required as the key manager.

  • Page 132: Prerequisites For Using Encryption

    Certain hardware and software prerequisites must be met before using encryption with the TS4500 tape library. With the TS4500 tape library, encryption is managed at the logical library level. All encryption-enabled drives that are assigned to a logical library use the same method of encryption.

  • Page 133: Worm Functionality For Lto Tape Drives And Media

    This section defines compatibility among generations of LTO tape drives and cartridges. “Mixed media in drives” on page 32 shows the compatibility among the LTO drives and cartridges. Note: Only LTO 5 and later tape drives are supported with the TS4500 tape library. Chapter 2. Planning...

  • Page 134: Lto 8 Type M Cartridge (M8)

    L7 density (i.e., at a 6 TB native capacity) even if the barcode label states M8. This could occur with the usage of non-TS4500 tape libraries, stand-alone LTO 7 tape drives, stand-alone LTO 8 tape drives, down-level LTO 8 tape drive...

  • Page 135: Lto Data Cartridge

    The IBM LTO 8 cartridge is burgundy with a silk screen label on top that specifies "Ultrium 8 - 12 TB." The IBM LTO 7 cartridge is purple with a silk screen label on top that specifies "Ultrium 7 - 6 TB." The IBM LTO 6 cartridge is black with a silk screen label on top that specifies "Ultrium 6 - 2.5 TB."...

  • Page 136: Lto Cleaning Cartridge

    TS4500 tape library. The insertion guide 6 is a large, notched area that prevents you from inserting the cartridge incorrectly. You can order tape cartridges with the bar code labels included, or you can order custom labels.

  • Page 137: Lto Diagnostic Cartridge

    IxxLy, where xx equals alphanumeric characters and y equals the generation of the cartridge type. The characters of the VOLSER are white on a black background. Note: Only LTO 5 and later LTO tape drives are supported in the TS4500 tape library.
  • Page 138 Attention: Do not place any type of mark on the white space at either end of the bar code. A mark in this area may prevent the TS4500 tape library from reading the label.

  • Page 139: Setting The Write-Protect Switch On An Lto Tape Cartridge

    Apply the following guidelines whenever you use LTO bar code labels: v Use only IBM-approved bar code labels. v Do not reuse a label or reapply a used label over an existing label. v Before you apply a new label, remove the old label by slowly pulling it at a right angle to the cartridge case.

  • Page 140: Handling Lto Tape Cartridges

    Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage IBM LTO tape cartridges or their magnetic tape. To avoid damage to your tape cartridges and ensure the continued high reliability of your IBM LTO tape drives, handle them properly as described in the following topics.

  • Page 141: Tape Cartridges In A Turtle Case

    Ensure proper packaging of LTO tape cartridges LTO tape cartridges must be packed and shipped according to specific guidelines in order to ensure they are not damaged during transport. Adhere to the following guidelines when packaging or shipping LTO tape cartridges: v When you ship a cartridge, ship it in its original or better packaging.

  • Page 142: Double-Boxing Tape Cartridges For Shipping

    (Refer to 1 in Figure 34 on page 125. If there are gaps in the seam, the leader pin may be dislodged and may need to be repositioned.) IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 143: Gap In Cartridge Seam

    Perform the following steps to determine the cause and recover data: 1. Look for cartridge mishandling. 2. Use the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit (part number 08L9129) to correctly position the pin. Then, immediately use data recovery procedures to minimize chances of data loss.

  • Page 144: Repositioning Or Reattaching A Leader Pin In An Lto Tape Cartridge

    If the leader pin in your LTO tape cartridge becomes dislodged from its pin-retaining spring clips or detaches from the tape, you must use the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit (part number 08L9129) to reposition or reattach it. Do not reattach the pin if you must remove more than 7 meters (23 feet) of leader tape.

  • Page 145: Leader Pin In The Incorrect And Correct Positions In An Lto Tape Cartridge

    Ensure that there are no gaps in the seam of the cartridge 4 . Note: If gaps exist, do not continue with this procedure and do not use the cartridge. Instead, contact your IBM service representative. 4. Close the cartridge door.

  • Page 146: Placing The Dislodged Leader Pin Into The

    After reattaching the leader pin, transfer data from the defective tape cartridge. Do not reuse the defective tape cartridge. The Leader Pin Reattachment Kit contains three parts: IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 147: Leader Pin Reattachment Kit

    Pin supplies (see 3 in Figure 38). Leader pins and C-clips. Attention: v Use only the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit to reattach the leader pin to the tape. Other methods of reattaching the pin will damage the tape, the drive, or both.

  • Page 148: Attaching The Leader Pin Attach Tool To An Lto Tape Cartridge

    (5 in.) of tape hangs from the cartridge door. If necessary, grasp the tape and pull gently to unwind it from the cartridge. 4. Remove the rewind tool by pulling it away from the cartridge. Set the tool and the cartridge aside. IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 149: Winding The Tape Out Of The Lto Tape

    Figure 40. Winding the tape out of the LTO tape cartridge. Turn the cartridge manual rewind tool clockwise to see the end of the tape, then turn it counterclockwise to bring the tape to the cartridge door. 5. On the leader pin ( 1 in Figure 41), locate the open side of the C-clip 2 . The C-clip is a small black part that secures the tape 3 to the pin.

  • Page 150: Environmental And Shipping Specifications For Lto Tape Cartridges

    16. Remove the leader pin attach tool by lifting its end up and away from the cartridge. Environmental and shipping specifications for LTO tape cartridges There are specific operating, storage, and shipping specifications for LTO tape cartridges. IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 151: Disposing Of Lto Tape Cartridges

    Attention: Depending on how many drives you have installed in the frame of a TS4500 tape library, the temperature inside the frame might be as high as 5°C (9°F) above the temperature outside the frame. To ensure continued reliability of your media, be sure to take this temperature difference into account when you set up the environment around your library.

  • Page 152: Ordering Additional Lto Cartridges And Media Supplies

    You can use one of the following methods to order the cartridges and media supplies shown in Table 47: v Order from your IBM Sales Representative or any authorized IBM Business Partner. v Order by calling 1-888-IBM-MEDIA.
  • Page 153 Table 47. Ordering LTO cartridges and media supplies (continued) Feature Codes for Supply Item Method of Ordering RFID Labels 6 TB Ultrium 7 WORM Data Cartridge Specify Machine Type 3589 Model 671. 20Pk Order VOLSER labels separately. 6 TB Ultrium 7 Data Cartridge 5Pk Specify Machine Type 3589 Model 651.

  • Page 154: Authorized Suppliers Of Custom Bar Code

    LTO tape cartridges. Bar code labels with volume serial (VOLSER) numbers are required for LTO tape cartridges that are read by the TS4500 tape library. You can order these labels separately from the IBM data cartridges and cleaning cartridges. Attention: The TS4500 tape library is designed to work with bar code labels that meet the specifications and requirements that are described in the IBM LTO Ultrium Cartridge Label Specification.

  • Page 155: Using 3592 Tape Drive Media

    Using 3592 tape drive media The TS4500 tape library automates the storage and movement of IBM 3592 tape cartridges. Overview of 3592 tape drive media Use the table below to view characteristics of the various cleaning and data cartridges used by the 3592 tape drive(s) in the TS4500 tape library.

  • Page 156: Worm Functionality For 3592 Tape Drive And Media

    (VOLSER) number are CLN. Also note: In addition to these cartridges, there is a Customer Engineer (CE) diagnostic cartridge for use by IBM service representatives only. The VOLSER for this cartridge is CE xxxJK where a space occurs after CE and xxx equals three numerals.

  • Page 157: Capacity Scaling And Segmentation

    The related control and status mechanisms for can be found primarily in mode pages X'23' and X'24'. For more information, see the IBM 3592 Tape Drive SCSI Reference (GA32-0466).
  • Page 158 These settings are fully certified and are available as labeled and initialized part-numbered cartridges. For the exact Mode Select commands and settings that are necessary to invoke scaling, see the IBM 3592 Tape Drive SCSI Reference. Scaling support in drive Capacity scaling in the TS1120 and later tape drives is controlled by the host program that performs a Scaling operation.

  • Page 159: 3592 Data Cartridge

    See the 3592 tape cartridges in “Supported tape cartridges” on page 26 for these details. Encryption-enabled TS1140, TS1150, and TS1155 tape drives encrypt the data after compression. Figure 44 on page 142 shows an IBM 3592 tape cartridge and its components. Component Component Cartridge case...

  • Page 160: Components Of The Ibm 3592 Tape Cartridge

    Figure 44. Components of the IBM 3592 tape cartridge Through its vision system, the TS4500 tape library identifies the types of cartridges it contains during an inventory operation. The bar code reader reads the VOLSER (see 3 in Figure 44) of the cartridge bar code label 2 that is in the label area 4 of the cartridge.

  • Page 161: 3592 Cleaning Cartridge

    3592 tape drives and to manually clean the outside of its data cartridges, when needed. For each TS4500 tape library, IBM supplies a specially labeled IBM 3592 cleaning cartridge with the first 3592 tape drive in the library. This cleaning cartridge may be used in all 3592 tape drive.

  • Page 162: Leader Pin In Proper Position In The 3592

    While the cleaning is in process, the 8-character message display on the drive shows the message, CLEAN*. The IBM 3592 cleaning cartridge contains a cartridge memory (CM) device that automatically keeps track of the number of times it has been used. Cleaning cartridges need to be replaced after 50 uses.

  • Page 163: 3592 Diagnostic Cartridge

    In the TS4500 tape library, the diagnostic cartridge is stored in a tier 0 cartridge storage slot. During a service call, your IBM service representative uses the cartridge to ensure that the tape drives run correctly and to specification.
  • Page 164 WORM (JR), WORM (JW), extended WORM (JX), advanced type C WORM (JY), advanced type D WORM (JZ), cleaning, or diagnostic cartridge. Figure 48 on page 147 shows a sample bar code label for the IBM TotalStorage 3592 Enterprise Tape Cartridge.

  • Page 165: Setting The Write-Protect Switch On A 3592 Cartridge

    *1PJ1H906JA Figure 48. Sample bar code label on an IBM 3592 tape cartridge. The volume serial number (J1H906JA) and bar code are printed on the label. Guidelines for using 3592 bar code labels Apply the following guidelines whenever you use bar code labels: v Use only IBM-approved bar code labels.

  • Page 166: Handling 3592 Tape Cartridges

    Incorrect handling or an inhospitable environment can damage IBM 3592 tape cartridges or their magnetic tape. To avoid damage to your tape cartridges and ensure the continued high reliability of your IBM 3592 tape drives, handle them properly as described in the following topics.
  • Page 167 It is recommended that you adhere to the following packaging and shipping guidelines to avoid damage to 3592 tape cartridges: v When you ship a cartridge, ship it in its original or better packaging. v Use only shipping containers that securely hold the cartridge in place during transportation.

  • Page 168: Repositioning A Leader Pin In A 3592 Cartridge

    If the leader pin in your 3592 tape cartridge becomes dislodged from its pin-retaining spring clips, you must use the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit (part number 18P8887) to reposition it. A leader pin that is improperly seated inside a cartridge can interfere with the operation of the drive.

  • Page 169: Leader Pin In The Incorrect And Correct Positions In A 3592 Tape Cartridge

    Figure 50. Leader pin in the incorrect and correct positions in a 3592 tape cartridge. The cartridge door is open and the leader pin is visible inside the cartridge. To reposition the leader pin, perform the following steps. Procedure 1. Slide open the cartridge door (see 1 in Figure 51) and locate the leader pin 2 (you may need to shake the cartridge gently to roll the pin toward the door).

  • Page 170: Environmental And Shipping Specifications For 3592 Tape Cartridges

    Table 50 lists the environmental conditions for operating, storing, and shipping IBM 3592 tape cartridges. Table 50. Environment for operating, storing, and shipping the IBM 3592 tape cartridge Environmental Specifications Environmental Factor Operational Storage...

  • Page 171: Disposing Of 3592 Cartridges

    Contact your account representative for information about the materials that are in the cartridge. If a tape cartridge must be disposed of in a secure manner, IBM recommends that you use a qualified service provider to degauss and destroy the media.

  • Page 172: Ordering 3592 Media Supplies

    Ordering 3592 media supplies by using the 3599 tape media method If you order media by using the 3599 tape media method, IBM Enterprise Tape Media 3599 provides the ability to order unlabeled, pre-labeled, initialized, and bulk-packaged data cartridges in a variety of combinations. You can also order cleaning cartridges.
  • Page 173 Table 51. Descriptions of 3599 tape media features (continued). Feature Code for Labeling, Media ID/ Individual Initialization, and Quantity 3599 Model Feature Format Cartridge Description Code Capacity 2, 5 Regular RFID JB/9032 5020 5021 700 GB 20-pack 3592 Extended (651.93 GiB) Data cartridges, labeled, not initialized JB/9032...
  • Page 174 JY/9046 6400 4 TB 20-pack 3592 Advanced (3.64 TiB) WORM cartridges, not labeled and not initialized JZ/9049 4455 4465 9085 10 TB 20-pack 3592 Advanced (9.1 TiB) Type D WORM cartridges, labeled and initialized IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 175: Cartridge

    3592 tape drives by part number. Use one of the following methods to order these supplies: v Order from an IBM-authorized distributor (find the closest distributor on the IBM Storage Media web page). v Order from any authorized IBM business partner or your IBM sales representative.

  • Page 176: Ordering 3592 Media Supplies By Using Part

    500 GB (465.66 GiB) J1A format: 300 GB (279.39 GiB) IBM Enterprise 3592 Extended WORM E07 format: 23R9831 1600 GB (1490.12 GiB) E06 format: 1000 GB (931.32 GiB) E05 format: 700 GB (651.93 GiB) IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 177: Tape Cartridge

    This kit contains the necessary tools to reattach the leader pin to the tape. It includes the rewind tool, which can be used to add tension to a tape if the leader pin is displaced. To order the kit, call 1-888-IBM-MEDIA to order as IBM part number 18P8887.
  • Page 178 Netc Asia Pacific Pty Ltd PO Box 872 Cooroy QLD 4563 Australia Telephone: 61 (0) 7 5442 6263 Fax: 61 (0) 7 5442 6522 http://www.NetcLabels.com.au Note: 1. This is an authorized supplier for radio frequency identification (RFID) labels. IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 179: Notices

    Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 180: Trademarks

    The licensed program described in this document and all licensed material available for it are provided by IBM under terms of the IBM Customer Agreement, IBM International Program License Agreement or any equivalent agreement between us.
  • Page 181 IBM, the IBM logo, and ibm.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. If these and other IBM trademarked terms are marked on their first occurrence in this information with a trademark symbol ((R) or (TM)), these symbols indicate U.S.

  • Page 182: Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices

    Electromagnetic compatibility notices The following Class A statements apply to IBM products and their features unless designated as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Class B in the feature information. When attaching a monitor to the equipment, you must use the designated monitor cable and any interference suppression devices that are supplied with the monitor.
  • Page 183 Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung von IBM verändert bzw.

  • Page 184: People's Republic Of China Notice

    IBM Taiwan Contact Information: Taiwan Contact Information This topic contains the product service contact information for Taiwan. IBM Taiwan Product Service Contact Information: IBM Taiwan Corporation 3F, No 7, Song Ren Rd., Taipei Taiwan Tel: 0800-016-888 IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 185: Japan Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) Notice

    Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Notice Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Notice This statement applies to products less than or equal to 20 A per phase. This statement applies to products greater than 20 A, single phase. This statement applies to products greater than 20 A per phase, three-phase.

  • Page 186: Korea Notice

    Korea Notice Russia Notice IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...

  • Page 187: Glossary

    The input voltage (in volts) that is 3588 Tape Drive required by the TS3500 or TS4500 for See IBM 3588 Tape Drive Model F3A, IBM normal operation. TS1030 Tape Drive Model F3B, IBM TS1040...
  • Page 188 Advanced Interactive eXecutive (AIX) configured product for sale to their A UNIX operating system that was customers. developed by IBM that is designed and optimized to run on POWER ® automatic cleaning microprocessor-based hardware such as A method by which the library servers, workstations, and blades.
  • Page 189 Call Home The bar code reader reads the bar code on the labels of cartridges or at the rear of A feature that allows the TS4500 tape empty storage slots. library to report failures to a support center. base frame The primary unit of the TS4500 tape See Controller Area Network.
  • Page 190 One of four wheels that are mounted in (1) Designated by the operator of the swivel frames and used to support the TS4500 tape library, a logical path into the weight of the library. library through which a server sends...
  • Page 191 The rate is expressed door safety switch in bits, characters, or blocks per second, minute, or hour. On each frame of the TS4500 tape library, a mechanism that automatically turns off Decibel. the power to the cartridge accessor Direct current.
  • Page 192 A unit that can be added to the base terminals over a computer network. frame of the TS4500 tape library. The element address expansion frame includes a rail assembly The SCSI term for the host's view of a for the cartridge accessor and up to 16 cartridge location.
  • Page 193 The assembly consists of one Library Control Card (LCC), internal library communication cables, and two 12 V See high availability. power supplies. HACMP front door See High Availability Clustered At the front of each frame in the TS4500 Multiprocessing. See host bus adapter. Glossary...
  • Page 194 See High Density Capacity on Demand. integrated service bay. All expansion frames that are installed to the left of the HD frame TS4500 base frame, or that are serving as See High density frame. a TS4500 service bay, must be HD2 HD slot frames.
  • Page 195 (I/O) station more supported servers and used to write On the front door of the TS4500 tape data to and from magnetic tape. The library, two compartments into which you library can include up to 4 frames and 64 insert and remove cartridges into and drives.

  • Page 196: The Library

    An alias to a encryption key (cipher) used tape. by the encryption key manager. leveling jackscrews On the bottom of the TS4500 tape library, IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...
  • Page 197 (performed by the tape drive) for On the front of the TS4500 tape library, a reading or writing by the drive head. button that switches the power to the load and unload cycle library on and off.
  • Page 198 Units of managed information that logical library configuration specifically describe an aspect of a system, A way of using the TS4500 tape library so such as the system name, hardware that its robotics are shared by number, or communications configuration.
  • Page 199 NetView licensed program can be used to The concept of using both LTO and 3592 provide network management services for tape cartridges in the TS4500 tape library. OSI Communications Subsystem. (2) A A library can consist of frames that house...
  • Page 200 The unit of magnetic field strength in the Pause key unrationalized centimeter-gram-second On the display panel of the TS4500 tape (cgs) electromagnetic system. The Oersted library, a button that causes the cartridge is the magnetic field strength in the...
  • Page 201 Acrobat Reader, which is software from states of network components. Adobe Systems that can be downloaded Pertaining to the TS4500 tape library, to at no cost from the Adobe Systems home place, by means of a robotic device, a tape page.
  • Page 202 RETAIN storage device, from a data medium, or See Remote Technical Assistance Information from another source. Network. ready The operating condition that the TS4500 RFID See radio frequency identification labels. tape library is in when the host robotics applications can interact with it.
  • Page 203 Examples include a file server, a print SCSI device server, and a mail server. The IBM System Anything that can connect into the SCSI p, IBM System i, HP, and Sun are servers. bus and actively participate in bus Synonymous with host. activity.
  • Page 204 780 nanometers Base (MIB). and is only compatible with multi-mode single-phase power fiber. Pertaining to the TS4500 tape library, shuffle electricity that is transmitted via three In HD frames, the process of moving wires (line, neutral, and ground), with a cartridges in lower tiers into the gripper line-to-neutral voltage of 200-240 V ac.
  • Page 205 The temperature, relative humidity rate, of a tape device and media, and detects and wet bulb temperature of the problems as they occur. environment in which the TS4500 tape TapeAlert flags library is non-operational and being Status and error messages that are stored for future use.
  • Page 206 These tools are identical to those tools provided by the IBM TS3000 system On the touchscreen of the , an array of console (TSSC), an externally small, touch-sensitive keypads that lets rack-mounted system console. you select and navigate through menus.
  • Page 207 200-240 V ac. Sometimes referred to as single phase Volume serial number. power. VOLSER ranges With the TS4500 tape library, a method that is used to automatically assign Ultra SCSI cartridges to a logical library by using See Small Computer Systems Interface.
  • Page 208 X-axis and Y-axis motion assemblies Within the TS4500 tape library, a group of parts that provides the motive force to move the accessor side to side (on the X-axis) and up and down (on the Y-axis).

  • Page 209: Index

    LTO tape cartridges 117 3592 tape cartridges 159 cartridge move time 69 LTO tape cartridges 136 channel calibration 22 data buffer with read ahead feature, in silo compatibility 145 LTO tape drives 20 3592 tape drives 24 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2014, 2017...
  • Page 210 TS4500 tape of Models S25 and S55 71 high-density frame library 97 device drivers, supported 36 description 7 features and functions of the TS4500 1 diagnostic cartridge homologation v fiber 90 3592 rape Cartridge 145 host...
  • Page 211 26 multiple control paths media K xvii for control path failover 44 ordering key management for IBM i, System i, iSeries, and 3592 tape cartridges 154 methods 111 AS/400 attachment 44 LTO tape cartridges 134 key manager using...
  • Page 212 92 library 45 Send us your feedback xi frames 90 structure of the TS4500 tape library 5 serial number, cartridge power consumption 92 subnet mask (IPv4) 62, 63 for 3592 tape cartridges 145 power consumption requirements 96...
  • Page 213 54 3592 tape cartridges 148 with 3592 tape drives 26, 28 TS4500 command line interface (CLI) 51 LTO tape cartridges 125 with 3592 Tape Drives 137 TS4500 tape library frame models 5 insertion guide on LTO data...
  • Page 214 WORM tape drive 19 write once read many(WORM) 23 write-protect switch location 3592 tape cartridges 141, 142 setting 3592 tape cartridges 147 LTO tape cartridges 121 zone, setting, viewing, or changing preferred accessor 10 IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide...
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