IBM TS3100 Technical Information
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IBM TS3100 and TS3200 tape library models with
LTO Ultrium 7 drives deliver increased capacity,
performance, and reliability
Table of contents
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Overview
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At a glance
IBM
TS3100 and TS3200 Tape Libraries combine IBM tape and automation
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reliability at open system prices. Both libraries are designed to support entry-level,
unattended backup, open system attachment flexibility, and enhanced capacity and
performance.
The TS3100 and TS3200 Tape Libraries include support for:
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New IBM LTO
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high 8 Gb Fibre Channel drives (feature numbers 8444, 8447, and 8448)
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LTO Generation 7 media specification native data transfer rate up to 300 MB/sec
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LTO Generation 7 media specification tape cartridge compressed capacity of up to
15 TB with 2.5 to 1 compression
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Encryption on LTO Ultrium 7 and Ultrium 6 tape drives
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Support for media partitioning and self describing tape
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Adherence to LTO specifications
The TS3100 can accommodate up to two Ultrium half-high tape drives or one
Ultrium full-high tape drive with 24 cartridge slots in two removable magazines,
including a standard one-cartridge I/O station, a remote management unit, and
barcode reader.
The TS3200 can accommodate up to four Ultrium half-high tape drives or two
Ultrium full-high tape drives with 48 data cartridge slots in four removable
magazines, including a standard three-cartridge I/O station and barcode reader.
Overview
IBM TS3100 Tape Library Model L2U (machine type 3573) and IBM TS3200 Tape
Library Model L4U (machine type 3573) now incorporate the new LTO Ultrium 7 full-
high Gb Fibre Channel, half-high 6 Gb SAS, and half-high 8 Gb Fibre Channel tape
drives, enhancing tape performance over the previous generation of IBM LTO Ultrium
6 tape drives with a native data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/sec.
Mixed LTO Ultrium generations and attachment tape drive types are supported
where drive space is available. Ultrium 7 SAS and Fibre Channel tape drives are
encryption capable.
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 115-132
IBM United States Hardware Announcement
115-132, dated October 6, 2015
Ultrium
7 half-high 6 Gb SAS and 8 Gb Fibre Channel, and full-
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Summary of Contents for IBM TS3100
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
• Adherence to LTO specifications The TS3100 can accommodate up to two Ultrium half-high tape drives or one Ultrium full-high tape drive with 24 cartridge slots in two removable magazines, including a standard one-cartridge I/O station, a remote management unit, and barcode reader. -
Page 2: Key Prerequisites
6 TB native capacity) compared to previous LTO 6 compressed capacity of up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression (up to 2.5 TB native capacity) per tape cartridge. IBM Ultrium 7 tape drives can read and write LTO Ultrium 6 and 7 data cartridges, and can read LTO Ultrium 5 data cartridges. - Page 3 Increased performance: LTO Generation 7 specification native data transfer rate is up to 300 MB/sec and data tracks are written 32 at a time. IBM Ultrium 7 tape drives can read and write LTO Ultrium 6 or 7 data cartridges, and can read LTO Ultrium 5 data cartridges.
- Page 4 These cartridges work with the IBM LTO Ultrium 7 tape drive to help prevent the alteration or deletion of user data. IBM LTO-7 WORM tape cartridges can be ordered as unique 3589 models with the following features: –...
- Page 5 IBM Ultrium 6 data cartridge compressed capacity of up to 6.25 TB with 2.5:1 compression. IBM LTO Ultrium 7 tape drives can read and write Ultrium 6 or 7 data cartridges, and read Ultrium 5 data cartridges. LTO 7 data cartridges should be ordered using machine type 3589, or as a feature number for restricted resellers at the time of purchase.
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Page 6: Product Number
High Fibre Channel Drive Business Partner information If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID). -
Page 7: Technical Information
Hardware requirements The TS3100 and TS3200 tape libraries come with raven black covers. TS3100 Model L2U and TS3200 Model L4U support the new Ultrium 7 half-high SAS and Fibre Channel and full-high Fibre Channel tape drives and can be attached... - Page 8 • Feature number AGK2 - 25 m OM3 fiber Cable (LC) SAS cables:A SAS cable is required to attach a TS3100 or TS3200 to the server host bus SAS adapter. SAS/Mini-SAS cables provide attachment from HBA with SFF-8470 to drives with SFF-8088. Mini-SAS/Mini-SAS cables provide attachment from HBA SFF-8088 to drives with SFF-8088.
- Page 9 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...
- Page 10 Application Managed (IBM Spectrum Protect Compatibility The IBM LTO Ultrium 7 tape drives can read and write IBM LTO Ultrium 6 or 7 data cartridges, and read IBM LTO Ultrium 5 data cartridges. The LTO Ultrium 7 tape drives support the LTO Generation 7 media specification.
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Page 11: Terms And Conditions
IBM to install Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged for that service. Cable orders A SAS cable for IBM Ultrium SAS tape drives is required to attach the TS3100 or TS3200 to the server. At least one cable should be specified on the initial plant order with the SAS drive feature. -
Page 12: Prices
Prices in the following PDF prices link are suggested list prices on day of announcement for the U.S. only. They are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. IBM list price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice.