• Modular, expandable, automated tape libraries with a low entry price providing an automated tape solution to a variety of system environments and capacities

• Provides a solution for automating tape operations such as save/restore, migration of data between direct access storage devices (DASD) and tape, and other mass data applications.

Model Highlights 3494-CX1

The Virtual Tape Frame 3494 Model CX1 contains two or four Virtual Tape Controllers (VTCs). The VTCs in a Model CX1 interconnect two VTSs into a single PtP VTS system for FICON or ESCON attachment to a host system. The VTCs replicate virtual volumes between the VTSs, either immediately or deferred based on server workload.
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Description

The IBM TotalStorage Virtual Tape Frame 3494 Model CX1 is one of the components of the IBM TotalStorage Peer-to-Peer Virtual Tape Server (PtP VTS). A PtP VTS uses robust distributed servers, Virtual Tape Controllers (VTCs) housed in the Virtual Tape Frame Model CX1, to interconnect two VTSs (Model B10, B18, or B20) into a single PtP VTS system for FICON or ESCON attachment to a host system. The VTS Models B10 and B20 can connect to ESCON or FICON channels, but the VTS Model B18 can only connect to ESCON channels. The Model CX1 provides the housing and power for two or four VTC features that interconnect two VTSs. There are two power control compartments, each with its own power cord to allow connection to two power sources. PtP VTS The VTS 3494 Models B10, B18, or B20 in an IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library 3494 can include Peer-to-Peer Copy features. These features allow two VTSs to be interconnected into a single system to form a PtP VTS, with no single point of failure that prevents access to data. Each of the VTSs in a PtP VTS continues to operate during scheduled or unscheduled service of the other VTS. The VTS Peer-to-Peer Copy features provide automatic copy of virtual volumes into both VTSs in a PtP VTS. When a volume is requested, the PtP VTS automatically retrieves one of the copies from either VTS. For even greater data protection, the VTSs in a PtP VTS can be in different locations to protect against disasters. A VTS Model B10, B18, or B20 with the Peer-to-Peer Copy features is an independently operating distributed server node in a PtP VTS. It incorporates all the functional capability of the VTS Model B10, B18, or B20 without Peer-to-Peer Copy features, except for SCSI host attachment and the Import/Export capability of Advanced Function. The VTS incorporates new channel commands to support large block transfers of compressed logical volumes to and from the VTC. These commands reduce the time needed to copy logical volumes, especially across extended distances. Other functions allow the the VTC to maintain copy synchronization of the two VTSs and provide expedited deletion of redundant logical volume copies from the tape volume cache. The PtP VTS enhances those capabilities by maintaining a copy of all virtual volumes in both VTSs of the PtP VTS. The VTCs will automatically create the second copy and maintain the copy synchronization of the two VTSs. The accessibility of the copy will depend on the mode of operation selected: Immediate Copy - Creates a copy in the companion connected VTS upon receipt of a Rewind Unload command and provides the highest level of protection of your data in the VTS Deferred Copy - Schedules creation of a copy in the companion connected VTS after receipt of a Rewind Unload command as activity permits Each PtP VTS will consist of four or eight VTCs and two VTSs (Models B10, B18, or B20), with each having a minimum of 144 GB of disk storage capacity and four or more 3590 Tape Drives. A maximum of 10.2 TB (assuming 3:1 compression) of disk storage will be available for tape volume cache and up to 24 3590 Tape Drives will be available for copy or recall activity. It is highly recommended that both VTSs be configured with the same disk storage capacity. A PtP VTS will appear to attached host processors as a single automated tape library with: Four or eight fully configured independent "3490E" tape subsystems with 16 or 32 tape drives each (64, 128, or 256 virtual tape drives total) Up to 10.2 TB (with 3:1 compression) of disk storage A maximum capacity of 250,000 logical volumes PtP Configurations The following 8 PtP configurations are supported: B10 Peer-to-Peer: 4 FICON VTCs 4 ESCON VTCs 2 FICON and 2 ESCON VTCs B20 Peer-to-Peer: 8 FICON VTCs 8 ESCON VTCs 4 FICON and 4 ESCON VTCs B18 Peer-to-Peer: 4 ESCON VTCs 8 ESCON VTCs Performance The performance of the PtP VTS will depend on several factors, including customer data characteristics, the mode of copy operation selected, the number of VTCs, the channel type, the VTS features, and the distance between PtP VTS components. In the Deferred Copy mode, the scheduling of a volume copy will be determined by the Virtual Tape Controller and its execution will have a lower priority than host I/O operations and allow a higher peak period bandwidth. If Immediate Copy mode is selected, then the copy operation is performed during the unload processing of the volume and will have a higher priority than host I/O operations. You can go beyond traditional ESCON performance levels and distances with FICON attachment. FICON PtP can provide aggregate peak data rates more than twice that of current ESCON PtP, resulting in significantly shorter job times. Furthermore, a single FICON VTC has a data bandwidth of up to six times that of an ESCON VTC, enabling the FICON VTC to better handle periodic VTC workload imbalances. Remote Operation The components of the PtP VTS can be physically separated to provide remote copy of virtual volumes. One of the VTSs with its companion 3494 would be in one location and the other VTS with its companion 3494 in another location. The required four or eight VTCs can be flexibly placed between the two locations. ESCON directors, Fibre Channel Directors, or Dense Wave Divison Multiplexors (DWDM) can be used to extend the maximum distance between components as shown in the following table: ESCON With ESCON DWDM(1) FICON ----- ---------- ------ Host Server to VTC 43 km 75 km 100 km VTC to VTS 26 km 50 km 100 km   Note: (1) The maximum end-to-end distance of the host system to VTC ESCON interface, including the DWDM pair length, is 75 km. The maximum end-to-end distance of the VTC to VTS ESCON interface, including the DWDM pair length, is 50 km. The VTS FICON attachments support 2-Gbps link speed when attached to a zSeries server, or an appropriate FICON/FC switch, with 2-Gbps FICON features and the appropriate levels of software to utilize the 2-Gbps capability. Extended distance connections can be provided by channel extenders (virtually unlimited distance) certified for use by providers with a PtP VTS ESCON configuration. Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS) Control The PtP VTS configuration allows the GDPS service offering to include tape data in its management of data consistency and integrity across sites. An I/O VTS selection option is provided especially for use with GDPS such that all virtual volumes are processed from a primary VTS, and a copy is stored on the secondary VTS. Control capability has been added to allow GDPS to 'freeze' copy operations so that tape data consistency can be maintained across GDPS managed sites during a switch between the primary and secondary VTSs, and also provide synchronization of system data sets such as catalogs, the tape control database, and tape management databases with the PtP VTS after an emergency switchover. Expanded DFSMS Tape Library Application Interface PtP VTS operations can be user controlled through use of the expanded DFSMS Tape Library Application Interface. You can now dynamically control the copy mode of operation and I/O VTS selection mode. Additional functions include enable/disable copy operation, and query virtual drive and volume status. Users can tailor the control of their PtP VTS by writing their own application program that exploits the application interface. Virtual Tape Controller A VTC in the Virtual Tape Frame 3494 Model CX1 provides interconnection between two VTSs with the Peer-to-Peer Copy features, and provides two host attachments for the PtP VTS. There must be four (for the Model B10 or B18) or eight (for the Model B20 or B18) VTCs in a PtP VTS configuration. Each VTC is an independently operating, distributed node within the PtP VTS and continues to operate during scheduled or unscheduled service of another VTC. Each VTC also provides two ESCON or two FICON host server attachments, 16 or 32 (with a B20 only) virtual addresses, and transfers data between host channels and the VTSs. Each ESCON attachment supports 64 logical paths and each FICON attachment supports 128 logical paths. A VTC with host server FICON attachment will also have two FICON attachments for VTS connectivity. Similarly, a VTC with host server ESCON attachment will have two ESCON attachments for VTS connectivity. Both Long Wavelength and Short Wavelength FICON connection are provided for server and VTS attachment. Within a Peer-to-Peer VTS, ESCON and FICON VTC intermix is provided. VTC Operation For a virtual mount on any of its addresses, the VTC will select one of the two VTSs to support the requested volume processing activities. Each VTC performs the following: Maintains synchronization of the copy of logical volumes Creates logical volume copies using large block transfers of compressed logical volumes Balances workload between the VTSs Directs specific volume mounts to the VTS with a cached copy of the requested virtual volume Provides status displays on a customer-selected Web site via the customer's intranet When one of the VTSs is off-line for service, all activity will be directed to the remaining active VTS. When a VTS is returned to an active state, each of the Virtual Tape Controllers will resume copy operations to bring the VTSs into synchronization. A VTC has two modes of operation for creating logical volume copies, either "Immediate Copy" or "Deferred Copy" mode, selectable using Advanced Policy Management functions. The service representative can also change the default setting. All VTCs within a PtP VTS must use the same mode of operation. In Immediate Copy mode, while both VTSs are active, a VTC will initiate the creation of a copy of a volume when a Rewind Unload command is received and will signal completion of the Rewind Unload when the copy operation is complete. If the companion VTS is inactive, then the Rewind Unload command will complete without a copy being made, and the copy creation operation will be given priority when the companion VTS returns to active state. In Deferred Copy mode, a VTC will schedule the copy operation after a Rewind Unload command is received. Completion time of the copy operation will depend on the activity of the VTSs. For each VTC, the customer can select which of the two VTSs is to be used to create a volume (preferred), or request that the workload be balanced between the two VTSs. PtP Specialist Each VTC provides an optional Web user interface to the IBM TotalStorage Peer-to-Peer Virtual Tape Server Specialist. The PtP Specialist provides a Web page that may be used to access PtP configuration, status, statistics, and online product documentation. This Web page may only be accessed through the Ethernet LAN connection provided on each VTC. The configuration and management of the Ethernet LAN connection must be provided by the user and its use is optional. Standby Virtual Tape Controllers An additional 3494 Model CX1 with four VTCs can be installed as standby for four active VTCs in a PtP VTS configuration. The standby VTCs at the remote site are intended for use where the VTSs are physically separated to provide disaster backup. If all the VTCs at the primary site become unavailable, then, with intervention by a service representative, the remote VTS and the standby VTCs can be started in read/write disconnected mode of operation to provide read and write access to volumes stored in the VTS. A host system must be configured and available to the remote site. "Call Home" Service Support When activated, the "Call Home" function automatically opens a service alert when a problem occurs with the 3494 Models B10, B18, B20, AX0, or CX1 VTC feature, or a 3590 Model A60 or A50 Controller in a 3494. The "Call Home" process can also be initiated by a user from the 3494 library manager operator panel for these same models installed in a 3494. A service representative can be sent to the installation and status information can be transmitted to the Support Center for problem evaluation. In addition, "Call Home" allows these service alerts to be sent to a pager service so that multiple people, including the customer, can be notified. This function utilizes the Remote Support Feature or the IBM TotalStorage Master Console. The service representative can activate or deactivate this function on the VTS or VTC, or the 3590 Model A60 or A50 Controller, using service menus. Back to top   Product Positioning The VTS Models B10 and B20 are premier tape solutions for: Disaster backup Data consolidation Data protection Data sharing The VTS is designed to provide the following benefits: Reduced operating costs, such as: Power Maintenance Operations and support staff Reduced batch window Reduced floor space consumed by tape operations Improved operational quality Increased level of tape automation Improved tape data availability Fast access to data Cross server data sharing Remote dual copy for use with: GDPS Disaster backup and recovery Remote tape vault A VTS can help improve the efficiency of mainframe and open systems tape operations by efficiently using disk storage, tape capacity, and tape speed, and by providing a large number of tape addresses. The VTS provides a wide range of configuration options to address the needs of small and large enterprises. The VTS allows you to standardize on a single tape technology across multiple diverse hardware and operating systems. Elimination of heterogeneous tape technologies such as DLT, 8mm, or 4mm tape should simplify operating procedures, allow data sharing, and reduce the cost of growth. These benefits make VTS a suitable repository for all your local and remote backups, and archival data. The VTS helps support your business intelligence initiatives by allowing shared volume access between mainframes and open systems platforms. The VTS Model B10 is an entry system for smaller environments and the VTS Model B20 is a high performance solution for customers with demanding performance requirements. Both models provide a wide range of capacity, attachment, and functional options to meet growth and configuration requirements. IBM continues to dramatically extend attachability, configurability, and manageability of the VTS family. The features and functions included in the VTS help to extend your investment in VTS and provide a growth path for a growing tape workload. The VTS has two separate features that you can use for disaster backup and recovery: Peer-to-Peer Copy: The Peer-to-Peer Copy feature, an IBM solution for disaster recovery, allows the VTS to operate in a PtP VTS configuration by interconnecting two VTSs and automatically maintaining volume copies in both VTSs. This option can improve your sequential file data availability and recoverability. The redundant components of the PtP VTS can be separated, thus making it an ideal solution for remote backup and recovery. If you have, or plan to have, a GDPS operation, PtP VTS is an ideal solution for the tape workload through its remote dual copy capability. Alternatively, the entire PtP VTS can be used in a local environment to improve data availability and recoverability. A clear benefit of this PtP VTS announcement is the increased performance and distance of FICON attachment, as compared to ESCON. Your business continuity is key and a very high priority in today's enterprise market space. This FICON offering demonstrates IBM's dedication and commitment to business continuity by providing additional benefits of a Dual Ethernet Switch with redundant power supplies. The extended distance of FICON over ESCON better enables VTS subsystems to be geographically disbursed allowing greater business continuance options. Import/Export: Volumes required for disaster backup can be exported from a stand-alone VTS using the import/export facility of the Advanced Function feature. These volumes can be stored remotely and entered into a disaster recovery VTS using the import facility of the Advanced Function and Advanced Policy Management features. The Advanced Policy Management features provide policy management for physical volume pooling and dual volume copy. Policies can be administered dynamically using DFSMS or statically with customer supplied definitions. The VTS uses disk storage and the unique performance and capacity of the 3590 Tape Drives to help reduce the total cost of ownership of tape solutions for z/OS, OS/390, MVS, TPF, z/VM, VM/ESA, VSE/ESA, AIX, Windows, and UNIX environments. Back to top   Model Model Summary Matrix Cartridge Flexible Technology Model Capacity Growth Supported ----- --------- ----------- ---------- CX1 0 2 or 4 VTCs VTS   Maximum There can be a maximum of eight VTCs in a PtP VTS configuration. The number of Model CX1s used to house the VTCs is a customer option. A Model CX1 can be configured with two or four VTCs. Customer Setup (CSU) None. Devices Supported Two or four VTCs Model Conversions CX0 to CX1 Feature Conversions To support the model conversion from Model CX0 to Model CX1, and moving AX0's from a CX0 to a CX1, the following feature conversions are provided: Feature #4690 to feature #4691: Field install of an AX0 in a CX0 to field install of an AX0 in a CX1 Feature #9690 to feature #4691: Field merge of an AX0 in a CX0 to field install of an AX0 in a CX1 Feature #9691 to feature #4691: Factory install of an AX0 in a CX0 to field install of an AX0 in a CX1 To remove Model AX0's from a CX0 as you are converting to a CX1, the following feature removals are supported: Remove feature #4691 Remove feature #9690 Remove feature #9691 To replace Model AX0's in a converted CX1 the following are provided: Remove feature #4691 Add features #1101-1122 To convert an ESCON VTC (feature #1001 or #1101) to a FICON VTC the following feature conversions are provided: Feature #1001 to feature #1111: ESCON to FICON Host LW/LW & VTS LW/LW Feature #1001 to feature #1112: ESCON to FICON Host LW/LW & VTS SW/SW Feature #1001 to feature #1113: ESCON to FICON Host LW/LW & VTS LW/SW Feature #1001 to feature #1114: ESCON to FICON Host SW/SW & VTS LW/LW Feature #1001 to feature #1115: ESCON to FICON Host SW/SW & VTS SW/SW Feature #1001 to feature #1116: ESCON to FICON Host SW/SW & VTS LW/SW Feature #1001 to feature #1117: ESCON to FICON Host LW/SW & VTS LW/LW Feature #1001 to feature #1118: ESCON to FICON Host LW/SW & VTS SW/SW Feature #1001 to feature #1119: ESCON to FICON Host LW/SW & VTS LW/SW Feature #1001 to feature #1120: ESCON to FICON Host LW/LW & VTS SW/LW Feature #1001 to feature #1121: ESCON to FICON Host SW/SW & VTS SW/LW Feature #1001 to feature #1122: ESCON to FICON Host LW/SW & VTS SW/LW Feature #1101 to feature #1111: ESCON to FICON Host LW/LW & VTS LW/LW Feature #1101 to feature #1112: ESCON to FICON Host LW/LW & VTS SW/SW Feature #1101 to feature #1113: ESCON to FICON Host LW/LW & VTS LW/SW Feature #1101 to feature #1114: ESCON to FICON Host SW/SW & VTS LW/LW Feature #1101 to feature #1115: ESCON to FICON Host SW/SW & VTS SW/SW Feature #1101 to feature #1116: ESCON to FICON Host SW/SW & VTS LW/SW Feature #1101 to feature #1117: ESCON to FICON Host LW/SW & VTS LW/LW Feature #1101 to feature #1118: ESCON to FICON Host LW/SW & VTS SW/SW Feature #1101 to feature #1119: ESCON to FICON Host LW/SW & VTS LW/SW Feature #1101 to feature #1120: ESCON to FICON Host LW/LW & VTS SW/LW Feature #1101 to feature #1121: ESCON to FICON Host SW/SW & VTS SW/LW Feature #1101 to feature #1122: ESCON to FICON Host LW/SW & VTS SW/LW Note: Parts removed as a result of these feature conversions become the property of IBM. In the field, to convert a specifically configured FICON VTC (some combination of host and VTS LW and SW FICON cards) to another configuration, the following feature codes are provided: Feature #1023: Convert LW to SW Adapter (return LW Adapter) Feature #1024: Convert SW to LW Adapter (return SW Adapter) Feature #1025: Reposition LW and SW Adapter (no parts involved) All of the FICON VTCs in a Model CX1 Frame must be updated to be the same. Back to top   Technical Description Physical Specifications Operating Environment Limitations Hardware Requirements Software Requirements The PtP VTS will interconnect two Model B10, B18, or B20 VTSs with four or eight VTCs, to provide both remote and local peer-to-peer copy capability between two VTSs using either FICON or ESCON connections (the VTS Model B18 can only connect to ESCON channels). It will automatically create a copy of any newly created or updated volume in either VTS transparently to customer applications with no host processor resources required to copy virtual volumes. Either volume copy can be used to satisfy a specific mount request. The interconnected VTSs and VTCs can be in separate locations to allow remote copy for remote vaulting applications. A PtP VTS having a local VTS and a remote VTS can enhance the disaster backup and recovery process and improve data availability and recovery. Each component in a PtP VTS is replicated one or more times to maximize access to data and eliminate single points of failure. Access to volumes will be maintained after single and many multiple component failures. Service on one component of the PtP VTS can occur concurrently with the operation of the rest of the PtP VTS. Automatic copy of volumes between two local VTSs will improve data availability, data recovery, and balance workload between the VTSs. The interconnected components of a PtP VTS are: VTCs - provide host FICON or ESCON attachment and interconnection of two VTSs Model B10, B18 (ESCON only), or B20 VTS - VTS with the Peer-to-Peer Copy features Model CX1 - holds two or four VTCs The Virtual Tape Frame 3494 Model CX1 provides the housing and power for two or four VTCs. There are two power control compartments, each with its own power cord to allow connection to two power sources. Physical Specifications Model CX1: Width: 724 mm (28.5 in) Depth: 1036 mm (40.8 in) Height: 1800 mm (70.9 in) Weight: 350 kg (770 lb) (without any VTC) Each VTC feature: Width: 427 mm (16.8 in) Depth: 630 mm (24.8 in) Height: 218 mm (8.6 in) Weight: 34 kg (75 lb) maximum Operating Environment Temperature: 10 to 32C (50 to 89.6F) Relative humidity: 20% to 80% Wet bulb temperature: 23C (73.4F) Caloric value: 4914 Btu/Hour (maximum with four VTC) Electrical power: 1.6 kVA (with four VTC) Noise level: 7.5 Bels idle; 7.5 Bels operating Inrush current: 150 Amperes (maximum per line cord) Limitations The Model CX1 must include two or four VTCs. All FICON VTC features in a Model CX1 must be the same. For a PtP configuration with two VTS Model B20s, where half the connections are ESCON and half are FICON, the ESCON and FICON VTCs must be in separate Model CX1 Frames. If Model AX0s are installed in a Model CX1 Frame, the Model AX0s must be installed in the top of the frame. Each VTC in a Model CX1 is connected to two VTSs, with the Peer-to-Peer Copy feature, that can be located up to 26 km away with ESCON cables and directors or 100 km with FICON. Each VTC in a Model CX1 can be attached to two ESCON host systems that are located up to 43 km away with ESCON cables and directors. Each VTC in a Model CX1 can be attached to two FICON host systems that are located up to 100 km away using appropriate switches and Dense Wave Division Multiplexors (DWDM). One level of cascade support is provided (two dynamic switches). Short wavelength attachments provide for a direct link of up to 300 meter distance on 50 micron fiber and up to 125 meter distance on 62.5 micron fiber when running at 2-Gbps. Long wavelength attachments provide for a direct link of up to 10 km distance on 9 micron fiber. Hardware Requirements The PtP VTS consists of two VTSs attached to two different 3494s and interconnected with four or eight VTCs contained in Virtual Tape Frame 3494 Model CX1s. The VTC is connected by ESCON or FICON cables to the VTS which is externally attached to the Tape Library Base Frame 3494 Model L10, L12, or L14. Virtual Tape Frame The Virtual Tape Frame 3494 Model CX1 is a frame for holding the VTCs. The Model CX1 supplies power for the installed VTCs. It contains two power control compartments, each with its own power cord to allow connection to two power sources. The feature for the proper VTC configuration depends on your PtP configuration of ESCON, FICON long wavelength (LW), or FICON short wavelength (SW) attachments between the VTC and host system attachments, and the VTC to VTS attachments. Each Model CX1 must contain two or four VTCs by specifying two or four of the following features: Plant MES Feature Feature Description ------- ------- -------------------------------------------- 1001 1101 ESCON VTC 1011 1111 FICON VTC to Host: LW/LW - VTC to VTS: LW/LW 1012 1112 FICON VTC to Host: LW/LW - VTC to VTS: SW/SW 1013 1113 FICON VTC to Host: LW/LW - VTC to VTS: LW/SW 1014 1114 FICON VTC to Host: SW/SW - VTC to VTS: LW/LW 1015 1115 FICON VTC to Host: SW/SW - VTC to VTS: SW/SW 1016 1116 FICON VTC to Host: SW/SW - VTC to VTS: LW/SW 1017 1117 FICON VTC to Host: LW/SW - VTC to VTS: LW/LW 1018 1118 FICON VTC to Host: LW/SW - VTC to VTS: SW/SW 1019 1119 FICON VTC to Host: LW/SW - VTC to VTS: LW/SW 1020 1120 FICON VTC to Host: LW/LW - VTC to VTS: SW/LW 1021 1121 FICON VTC to Host: SW/SW - VTC to VTS: SW/LW 1022 1122 FICON VTC to Host: LW/SW - VTC to VTS: SW/LW   All FICON VTCs in a Model CX1 must be the same feature number. Refer to the Special Features section for a description of these features. Two of the Virtual Tape Controller 3494 Model AX0 in the Virtual Tape Frame 3494 Model CX0 in installed PtP configurations can be removed and installed in the Model CX1 with the following feature: 4691 - Field Install AX0 in CX1 An installed Virtual Tape Frame Model CX0 can be converted to a Model CX1. Two of the Virtual Tape Controller 3494 Model AX0 can remain in the converted frame using the following feature conversions: 4690 to 4691 - Field install of an AX0 in a CX0 to field install of an AX0 in a CX1 9690 to 4691 - Field merge of an AX0 in a CX0 to field install of an AX0 in a CX1 9691 to 4691 - Factory install of an AX0 in a CX0 to field install of an AX0 in a CX1 The FICON configurations of LW and SW connections can be changed through the ordering of the following features on the Model CX1: 1023 - Convert LW to SW Adapter 1024 - Convert SW to LW Adapter 1025 - Reposition LW and SW Adapter All of the FICON VTCs in a Model CX1 Frame must be updated to be the same. Cables Two 30.5 meter (100 foot) ESCON cables are included with each ESCON attached VTC feature (#1001) to attach it to ESCON channels of ES/3090, ES/9000, or S/390 systems. Two 30.5 meter (100 foot) ESCON cables are included with each ESCON feature on the VTS to attach it to ESCON channels on the VTC. If different ESCON cable lengths are needed, they must be ordered separately. Refer to the IBM Magstar 3494 Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide (GA32-0279) for ESCON cable planning information. A FICON attached VTC feature (#1011 to #1022, or #1111 to #1122) can attach to FICON channels of host zSeries, ES/3090, ES/9000, or S/390 systems using fibre cable features ordered on the VTC. Two fibre cables, each 31 meters in length, can be ordered on each VTC with the following features: 0201 (9 Micron with LC connectors on both ends) 0202 (9 Micron with an LC connector on one end and an SC connector on the other end) 0203 (50 Micron with LC connectors on both ends) 0204 (50 Micron with an LC connector on one end and an SC connector on the other end) 0205 (62.5 Micron with LC connectors on both ends) 0206 (62.5 Micron with an LC connector on one end and an SC connector on the other end) The VTC FICON features have LC connectors, and support either native FICON short wavelength or long wavelength attachments with either LC or SC Duplex connectors (with the appropriate cable feature). FICON Long Wavelength The 9 micron fibre cable with SC Duplex connectors on the host end can be attached to fibre components with SC Duplex connectors, such as FICON Longwave channel features on G5 or G6 servers (#2314) or zSeries servers (#2315), or Longwave GBIC features on the IBM 2042 INRANGE FC/9000 Fibre Channel Director. The 9 micron LC Duplex connector can be attached to fibre components with LC Duplex connectors, such as the new FICON channel feature for zSeries servers (FICON Express LW 1.75, #2319) or the IBM 2032 McData ED-6064 Enterprise Fibre Channel Director. FICON Short Wavelength The 50 (or 62.5) micron fibre cable with SC Duplex connectors on the host end can be attached to fibre components with SC Duplex connectors, such as FICON Shortwave channel features on G5 or G6 servers (#2316) or zSeries servers (#2318), or Shortwave GBIC features on the IBM 2042 INRANGE FC/9000 Fibre Channel Director. The 50 (or 62.5) micron LC Duplex connector can be attached to fibre components with LC Duplex connectors, such as the new FICON channel feature for zSeries servers (FICON Express SW 1.75, #2320) or the IBM 2032 McData ED-6064 Enterprise Fibre Channel Director. If different FICON cable lengths are needed, they must be ordered separately. Refer to the FICON cable planning information in the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide (GA32-0448) or the following information. Additional Cables, Fabric Components, and Cabling Solutions Conversion cables from SC Duplex to LC Duplex are available as features on the zSeries servers for customers currently using cables with SC Duplex connectors that now require attachment to fibre components with LC Duplex connections. Refer to the IBM 2064 or 2066 sales manuals for more information on these conversion kits. In many situations, the configuration and facility specifications may require different cable lengths or the installation of cables. Product Support Services offered by IBM Global Services can provide additional fiber optic components and fiber optic cabling solutions. IBM Site and Connectivity Services (IT Consulting and Implementation Services in the U.S.) provides structured, modular, fiber optic data center connectivity solutions as part of its Fiber Transport Services (FTS) offering. Pre-terminated fiber optic trunk cables in standard lengths up to 138 m (450 ft) and fiber optic jumper cables in lengths up to 61 m (200 ft) are available as part of the planning, fiber optic commodities, and installation activities performed by IBM personnel. Custom lengths and custom installation of fiber optic cables, both Multimode and Single Mode, can also be provided as part of IBM Site and Connectivity Services' solutions. Contact your local IBM Services Sales Specialist for additional information on Fiber Transport Services or IBM Site and Connectivity Services. In the United States, call 1-800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968). Additional information can be found at: http://www.as.ibm.com/asus/connectivity.html Software Requirements The PtP VTS appears to attached host system software as four or eight fully configured independent "3490E" tape subsystems with 16 or 32 tape drives, each (64, 128, or 256 virtual drives total) in a single composite library with associated Cartridge System Tape or Enhanced Capacity Cartridge System Tape cartridges. This allows applications that use IBM's current 3490E tape drives and automation systems to easily use the PtP VTS. The software support is via the VTC and the VTS. Native VM/ESA or z/VM hosts, and VSE/ESA guest hosts of VM/ESA or z/VM, attached to a PtP VTS are supported in an environment where an OS/390 or z/OS host with full support of PtP VTS is also attached to the library. Software support for the PtP VTS is provided on the following minimum operating system levels: OS/390 and z/OS: OS/390 Version 2 Release 10 and its associated level of DFSMS. z/OS Version 1 Release 1, or later, and the associated level of DFSMS. EREP Version 3.5 plus PTF's. z/VM: z/VM Version 3 Release 1, or later. APAR VM62710 is required for native z/VM support with FICON. EREP Version 3.5 plus PTF's. VM/ESA: VM/ESA Version 2 Release 4, or later. APAR VM62710 is required for native VM/ESA support with FICON. EREP Version 3.5 plus PTF's. VSE/ESA guest hosts: VSE/ESA Version 2 Release 5, or later. EREP Version 3.5 plus PTF's. Enhancements to DFSMS/MVS allow the host to recognize that a library is a PtP VTS. The host is aware of the distributed, or peer, VTSs as well as the composite PtP VTS library image that contains virtual drives and logical volumes. The operations staff can request the status of distributed VTS libraries and the composite PtP VTS library image. With the enhanced software, the host can identify the originating distributed library related to events and status changes so that the operations staff sees useful messages when intervention is required. In addition, the host logs hourly statistical records from distributed libraries as well as from the composite PtP VTS library image. Back to top   Publications The Model CX1 is included in the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide (GA32-0448) and the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library Operator Guide (GA32-0449). Back to top   Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange No Charge Specify Codes Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable Feature Exchanges No Charge Specify Codes Power Cord The appropriate power cords are attached at the factory except for the following: (#9986) 6-Foot Chicago Power Cord Plant specify only. Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable FICON Cables A FICON attached VTC feature (#1011 to #1022, or #1111 to #1122) can attach to a FICON attachment on a host system or appropriate FICON/FC switch with the following FICON cables. Two host attachment cables are required for each FICON VTC, and should be supplied by the customer or ordered from the following cable features. Each VTC FICON interface has a LC duplex connector. The VTC to VTS cables should be ordered on the VTS. (#0201) 9 Micron LC/LC 31 Meter Cable This feature provides one 31 meter (101 ft.) 9 micron single mode fibre cable with LC Duplex connectors on both ends, for connection between a VTC Long Wavelength FICON Channel interface and a host system or fibre component long wavelength channel with a 9 micron fibre cable LC Duplex adapter. Minimum: None. Maximum: 16, in any combination of cable features #0201, #0202, #0203, #0204, #0205, and #0206. One FICON cable feature #0201 or #0202 should be ordered with each VTC to host Long Wavelength FICON Channel interface, unless the customer provides an equivalent cable. Two host attachment cables are required for each FICON VTC in a Model CX1. Plant or field installable. (#0202) 9 Micron LC/SC 31 Meter Cable This feature provides one 31 meter (101 ft.) 9 micron single mode fibre cable with an LC Duplex connector on one end, for connection to a VTC Long Wavelength FICON Channel interface, and an SC Duplex connector on the other end, for connection to a host system or fibre component long wavelength channel with a 9 micron fibre cable SC Duplex adapter. Minimum: None. Maximum: 16, in any combination of cable features #0201, #0202, #0203, #0204, #0205, and #0206. One FICON cable feature #0201 or #0202 should be ordered with each VTC to host Long Wavelength FICON Channel interface, unless the customer provides an equivalent cable. Two host attachment cables are required for each FICON VTC in a Model CX1. Plant or field installable. (#0203) 50 Micron LC/LC 31 Meter Cable This feature provides one 31 meter (101 ft.) 50 micron multimode fibre cable with LC Duplex connectors on both ends, for connection between a VTC Short Wavelength FICON Channel interface and a host system or fibre component short wavelength channel with a 50 micron fibre cable LC Duplex adapter. Minimum: None. Maximum: 16, in any combination of cable features #0201, #0202, #0203, #0204, #0205, and #0206. One FICON cable feature #0203, #0204, #0205, or #0206 should be ordered with each VTC to host Short Wavelength FICON Channel interface, unless the customer provides an equivalent cable. Two host attachment cables are required for each FICON VTC in a Model CX1. Plant or field installable. (#0204) 50 Micron LC/SC 31 Meter Cable This feature provides one 31 meter (101 ft.) 50 micron multimode fibre cable with an LC Duplex connector on one end, for connection to a VTC Short Wavelength FICON Channel interface, and an SC Duplex connector on the other end, for connection to a host system or fibre component short wavelength channel with a 50 micron fibre cable SC Duplex adapter. Minimum: None. Maximum: 16, in any combination of cable features #0201, #0202, #0203, #0204, #0205, and #0206. One FICON cable feature #0203, #0204, #0205, or #0206 should be ordered with each VTC to host Short Wavelength FICON Channel interface, unless the customer provides an equivalent cable. Two host attachment cables are required for each FICON VTC in a Model CX1. Plant or field installable. (#0205) 62.5 Micron LC/LC 31 Meter Cable This feature provides one 31 meter (101 ft.) 62.5 micron multimode fibre cable with LC Duplex connectors on both ends, for connection between a VTC Short Wavelength FICON Channel interface and a host system or fibre component short wavelength channel with a 62.5 micron fibre cable LC Duplex adapter. Minimum: None. Maximum: 16, in any combination of cable features #0201, #0202, #0203, #0204, #0205, and #0206. One FICON cable feature #0203, #0204, #0205, or #0206 should be ordered with each VTC to host Short Wavelength FICON Channel interface, unless the customer provides an equivalent cable. Two host attachment cables are required for each FICON VTC in a Model CX1. Plant or field installable. (#0206) 62.5 Micron LC/SC 31 Meter Cable This feature provides one 31 meter (101 ft.) 62.5 micron multimode fibre cable with an LC Duplex connector on one end, for connection to a VTC Short Wavelength FICON Channel interface, and an SC Duplex connector on the other end, for connection to a host system or fibre component short wavelength channel with a 62.5 micron fibre cable SC Duplex adapter. Minimum: None. Maximum: 16, in any combination of cable features #0201, #0202, #0203, #0204, #0205, and #0206. One FICON cable feature #0203, #0204, #0205, or #0206 should be ordered with each VTC to host Short Wavelength FICON Channel interface, unless the customer provides an equivalent cable. Two host attachment cables are required for each FICON VTC in a Model CX1. Plant or field installable. Virtual Tape Controller Features The VTC provides interconnection between host systems and two VTSs with Peer-to-Peer Copy features using either ESCON or FICON interfaces. The VTC feature for the proper VTC attachment depends on your PtP configuration of ESCON, FICON long wavelength (LW), or FICON short wavelength (SW) attachments between the VTC and host system attachments, and the VTC to VTS attachments. For VTC to VTS FICON attachments, VTS 0 must be attached to the adapter in slot 1 of each VTC in the PtP VTS configuration, and VTS 1 must be attached to the adapter in slot 2 of each VTC in the PtP VTS configuration. The wavelength (long or short) of the VTC card must match the wavelength of the FICON switch or interface it is attaching to, so wavelength configuration of each VTC in the Model CX1 must match the PtP configuration requirements. Refer to the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library Introduction and Planning Guide (GA32-0448) for assistance in determining the correct features to order. Note: All FICON VTCs ordered in a Model CX1 must be the same feature number. (#1001) ESCON Virtual Tape Controller - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports two ESCON host channel attachments and two ESCON interfaces for connection of two VTSs. This feature code must be installed in pairs in a Model CX1. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Feature Conversions: Can be converted to #1111-1122. Plant Installation Only. (#1011) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/LW & VTC to VTS: LW/LW - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports two Long Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1011. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Plant Installation Only. (#1012) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/LW & VTC to VTS: SW/SW - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports two Long Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1012. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Plant Installation Only. (#1013) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/LW & VTC to VTS: LW/SW - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports two Long Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1013. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Plant Installation Only. (#1014) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: SW/SW & VTC to VTS: LW/LW - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports two Short Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1014. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Plant Installation Only. (#1015) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: SW/SW & VTC to VTS: SW/SW - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports two Short Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1015. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Plant Installation Only. (#1016) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: SW/SW & VTC to VTS: LW/SW - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports two Short Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1016. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Plant Installation Only. (#1017) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/SW & VTC to VTS: LW/LW - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports one Long Wavelength FICON and one Short Wavelength host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1017. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Plant Installation Only. (#1018) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/SW & VTC to VTS: SW/SW - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports one Long Wavelength FICON and one Short Wavelength host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1018. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Plant Installation Only. (#1019) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/SW & VTC to VTS: LW/SW - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports one Long Wavelength FICON and one Short Wavelength host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1019. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Plant Installation Only. (#1020) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/LW & VTC to VTS: SW/LW - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports two Long Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1020. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Plant Installation Only. (#1021) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: SW/SW & VTC to VTS: SW/LW - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports two Short Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1021. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Plant Installation Only. (#1022) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/SW & VTC to VTS: SW/LW - Plant This feature code provides the factory installation of one VTC controller for the Model CX1 shipping from the factory that supports one Long Wavelength FICON and one Short Wavelength host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1022. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Plant Installation Only. (#1023) Convert One FICON LW Adapter to a SW Adapter This feature code converts one VTC FICON Long Wavelength adapter to a Short Wavelength adapter. Removed parts must be returned to IBM. Maximum: None. Field installation Only. (#1024) Convert One FICON SW Adapter to a LW Adapter This feature code converts one VTC FICON Short Wavelength adapter to a Long Wavelength adapter. Removed parts must be returned to IBM. Maximum: None. Field installation Only. (#1025) Reposition FICON LW Adapter With a SW Adapter This feature code exchanges the positions of one VTC FICON Long Wavelength adapter ane one Short Wavelength adapter. Maximum: None. Field installation Only. (#1101) ESCON Virtual Tape Controller - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports two ESCON host channel attachments and two ESCON interfaces for connection of two VTSs. This feature code must be installed in pairs in a Model CX1. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Feature Conversions: Can be converted to #1111-1122. Field Installation Only. (#1111) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/LW & VTC to VTS: LW/LW - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports two Long Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1111. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Field Installation Only. (#1112) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/LW & VTC to VTS: SW/SW - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports two Long Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1112. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Field Installation Only. (#1113) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/LW & VTC to VTS: LW/SW - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports two Long Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1113. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Field Installation Only. (#1114) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: SW/SW & VTC to VTS: LW/LW - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports two Short Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1114. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Field Installation Only. (#1115) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: SW/SW & VTC to VTS: SW/SW - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports two Short Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1115. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Field Installation Only. (#1116) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: SW/SW & VTC to VTS: LW/SW - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports two Short Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1116. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Field Installation Only. (#1117) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/SW & VTC to VTS: LW/LW - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports one Long Wavelength FICON and one Short Wavelength host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1117. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Field Installation Only. (#1118) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/SW & VTC to VTS: SW/SW - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports one Long Wavelength FICON and one Short Wavelength host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1118. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Field Installation Only. (#1119) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/SW & VTC to VTS: LW/SW - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports one Long Wavelength FICON and one Short Wavelength host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1119. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Field Installation Only. (#1120) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/LW & VTC to VTS: SW/LW - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports two Long Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1120. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Field Installation Only. (#1121) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: SW/SW & VTC to VTS: SW/LW - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports two Short Wavelength FICON host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1121. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Field Installation Only. (#1122) FICON VTC with Host to VTC: LW/SW & VTC to VTS: SW/LW - Field This feature code provides the field installation of one VTC controller for an installed Model CX1 that supports one Long Wavelength FICON and one Short Wavelength host channel attachments, and one VTC slot 1 Short Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 0) and one VTC slot 2 Long Wavelength FICON interface (for connection to VTS 1). This feature code must be installed with a least one other feature #1122. Maximum: Four. The maximum of features #1001, #1011-1022, #1101, #1111-1122, or #4691 is four. Field Installation Only. Remote Support Features The following features are to provide rapid diagnostic and remote support capability. The same modem and switch may be shared between the following units: 3494 Model AX0, B10, B16, B18, B20, L10, L12, L14, and HA1 VTC in a 3494 Model CX1 3590 Model A60, A50, and A00 3490 Model F1A (or FC0) Control Unit (FC 3000 or 3500) One of the following three features should be selected based on the number of units in the installation. (#2710) Remote Support Facility (No Longer Available as of December 31, 2004) This feature supplies a cable and connectors for connection to an IBM supplied modem to enable remote diagnostic support. This feature should only be specified on the first unit of each set of fourteen units in an installation site. One feature #2710, #2711, or #2712 must be specified for each VTC in the 3494 Model CX1. Maximum: Four; of #2710, #2711, or #2712. Field Installation: Yes. (#2711) Remote Support Switch (No Longer Available as of December 31, 2004) This feature provides a switch, cables, and connectors for the attachment of multiple units through the switch to a modem. It should be ordered on the second unit attached to the modem in an installation. One switch should be specified for every set of fourteen units in an installation site. One feature #2710, #2711, or #2712 must be specified for each VTC in the 3494 Model CX1. Maximum: Four; of #2710, #2711, or #2712. Field Installation: Yes. (#2712) Remote Support Attachment (No Longer Available as of December 31, 2004) This feature provides an additional cable and connector to attach to the Remote Support Switch (FC 2711). It should be ordered on the third through the fourteenth unit attached to the Remote Support Switch in an installation site. One feature #2710, #2711, or #2712 must be specified for each VTC in the 3494 Model CX1. Maximum: Four; of #2710, #2711, or #2712. Field Installation: Yes. IBM TotalStorage Master Console Features The following features #2713, #2714, and #2715 provide connection to an IBM TotalStorage Master Console for remote monitoring of each VTS to enable early detection of unusual conditions. This connection is required on a VTC in a 3494 Model CX1, or a 3494 Model AX0 Virtual Tape Controller, attached to a Model B10 or B20 VTS in a Peer-to-Peer VTS configuration, It is optional on a VTC in a Model CX1 that is attached to a Model B18 VTS. The same master console may be shared between the following units: 3494 Model AX0, B10, B18, or B20 VTC in a 3494 Model CX1 One of the following three features may be selected based on the number of units in the installation. (#2713) Master Console For Service This feature provides the IBM TotalStorage Master Console, an Ethernet hub and a cable and connectors for connection of one of the above units to an IBM supplied modem to enable remote enhanced service. This feature should be specified on the first unit in an installation connected to a master console facility. The Ethernet hub provides 14 additional connections for cables supplied with feature #2714 or #2715. If a master console connection is desired on the Model CX1, then one feature #2713, #2714, or #2715 must be specified for each VTC in the 3494 Model CX1 that is attached to the master console. Maximum: One; a total of four of #2713 + #2714 + #2715. A maximum of one of feature #2714 may be connected to the Master Console For Service feature (#2713). Field Installation: Yes. (#2714) Console Expansion This feature provides an attachment cable for connection of one of the above units, and an Ethernet hub for expanding the number of units that can be attached to the Master Console For Service (#2713). Up to 14 additional connections are provided by this feature for connection of #2715 or another #2714. If a master console connection is desired on the Model CX1, then one feature #2713, #2714, or #2715 must be specified for each VTC in the 3494 Model CX1 that is attached to the master console. Maximum: Two; a total of four of #2713 + #2714 + #2715. A maximum of one other Console Expansion (#2714) may be connected to the Ethernet hub provided by this feature #2714. A maximum of two of feature #2714 may be included in a single master console facility (providing a total maximum of 43 unit connections). Field Installation: Yes. (#2715) Console Attachment This feature provides a cable to attach a unit to the Ethernet hub provided by the Master Console For Service (#2713) or the Console Expansion (#2714). A maximum of 40 of feature #2715 may be included in a single master console facility. If a master console connection is desired on the Model CX1, then one feature #2713, #2714, or #2715 must be specified for each VTC in the 3494 Model CX1 that is attached to the master console. Maximum: Four; a total of four of #2713 + #2714 + #2715. Field Installation: Yes. Other Special Features (#0521) VTS Functional Enhancement Field This feature provides an update to the microcode of an installed VTS model to provide enhanced functions contained in the latest level of functional microcode firmware support. Newer microcode levels may be required when adding new functions. Note: Installation of this enhanced firmware may require an update to the microcode firmware of an installed library manager in a 3494 Frame, which may also require the installation of a new library manager feature (#5047, or later). Maximum: None Field Installation Only (#4691) Field Install 3494 Model AX0 Into a Model CX1 Frame This feature is required on a Model CX1 to add a Model AX0 Virtual Tape Controller to a currently installed Virtual Tape Frame Model CX1. It provides the mounting hardware for one Model AX0. Maximum: Two. Field installation only. Feature Exchanges Not available. 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