The IBM 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader is an external, stand-alone, or
rack-mounted autoloader that incorporates an IBM Ultrium Tape Drive.
Model Abstract 3581-H17
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
The IBM 3581 Model H17 has seven cart slots, 0.7 TB data capacity
(native), 1.4 data capacity (comp.), and one Ultrium tape drive. The H17
Model is equipped with a High-Voltage Differential (HVD) Ultra SCSI
interface.
Model Abstract 3581-L17
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
The IBM 3581 Model L17 has seven cart slots, 0.7 TB data capacity
(native), 1.4 data capacity (comp.), and one Ultrium tape drive. The L17
Model is equipped with a Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) Ultra2 SCSI
interface.
The 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader is an external, stand-alone or
rack-mounted autoloader that incorporates an IBM Ultrium Tape Drive. It
attaches to AS/400, RS/6000, RS/6000 SP, Netfinity, and other UNIX and PC
servers supporting OS/400, AIX**, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Microsoft Windows
2000, and Microsoft Windows NT open systems with a Small Computer Systems
Interface (SCSI). The 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader capacity is seven
tape cartridges, providing a media capacity of up to 700 GB (1.4 TB with
2:1 compression) data storage per library and a sustained data rate of up
to 15 MB per second (uncompressed).
In addition to reading and writing on IBM LTO Ultrium-format tape data
cartridges, the 3581 provides an excellent migration path from DLT, 4-mm,
or 8-mm autoloaders or libraries. The 3581 is a very cost-effective
solution for backup, save-and-restore, and archiving functions and is
part of a family of IBM Ultrium tape automation solutions.
The 3581 is a stand-alone or rack-mounted tape autoloader with a
sustained data transfer rate of up to 15 MB per second uncompressed, up
to 30 MB with 2.1 compression, depending on the characteristics of the
data transferred. The 3581 features data compression hardware that
provides an effective capacity of up to 200 GB per cartridge. The 3581
provides a cost-effective solution for save/restore and archiving
functions. The number of cartridges is up to seven for a total data
capacity of 700 GB native mode, 1.4 TB with 2.1 compression.
The 3581 is server-sized, allowing convenient placement on top of a
system server, or two units mounted side-by-side in only 5U of 19-inch
rack space. The IBM 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader is designed for easy,
unattended operation. The 3581 can be operated in sequential or
random-access modes. In sequential mode, the 3581 manages cartridge
access. In random-access mode, the 3581 relies on application software
for cartridge management.
The two 3581 models differ in the interface they provide. Model H17
is equipped with a High-Voltage Differential (HVD) Ultra SCSI interface,
and Model L17 is equipped with a Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) Ultra2
SCSI interface. Each model appears as two drives on the SCSI bus.
Indicators on the operator's panel provide status on power, autoloader
and drive activity, error status, and message information. Controls
provide display, mode, and power controls.
Note: Although the 3581 provides the capability for high tape
performance, other components of the system may limit the actual
performance achieved. Also, although the compression technology used in
the tape drive can typically double the amount of data that can be stored
on the media, the actual degree of compression achieved is highly
sensitive to the characteristics of the data being compressed.
The IBM 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader is an excellent solution for
customers who use tape or require a larger-capacity or higher-performance
tape backup with or without random access. It can be an alternative
product to other externally attached Digital Linear Tape, 1/4-inch, 4-mm,
or 8-mm tape devices for RS/6000, AS/400, RS/6000 SP, Netfinity, and
other non-IBM UNIX and Windows servers.
With its higher capacity and performance, the 3581 an excellent
replacement for IBM 1/4-inch models (7207), 4-mm models (7206, 7332),
8-mm models (7208, 7331), or DLT models (7205, 7337), and other
competitive products where this capability is needed.
For capacity and performance requirements beyond one IBM Ultrium Drive
and seven IBM Ultrium Tape Cartridges, consider other solutions in the
IBM Ultrium family. These include the IBM 3583 Ultrium Scalable Tape
Library and the IBM 3584 UltraScalable Tape Library.
For mission-critical data protection, optimized for enterprise
multi-mode and server attachment and read-and write-intensive
applications, consider the proven IBM Magstar 3590 Tape Subsystem or the
IBM Magstar 3494 Tape Library.
For fast access, near online performance, and multiple retrieve
storage applications, consider the IBM Magstar MP 3570 or 3575 Tape
Subsystem.
The IBM 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader is a high-performance, reliable,
autoloader tape subsystem. Designed for unattended operation, the IBM
3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader can be attached to AS/400 RS/6000, RS/6000
SP, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000, Sun Solaris, HP-UX,
Netfinity, and other open systems using SCSI attachment. The libraries
use the IBM Ultrium tape drives for faster data transfer and reliability
in automated library service. Each aspect of the library 3581 Tape
Autoloader has been optimized for repeated, reliable, unattended tape
handling. IBM Ultrium tape cartridges have been refined using the many
years of IBM tape experience to provide a tape cartridge that provides
extremely fast data transfer, but stands up to the rigors of automated
handling.
Tape capacity is 100 GB per cartridge in native format, and using
(2:1) compression is 200 GB. The Ultrium drives have sustained data
rates of 15 MB/sec. native and 30 MB/second at 2:1 compression. The
drive burst data rate (with Ultra2 SCSI interface) is 80 MB/sec. With
the Ultra SCSI interface, the drive burst data rate is UNDETERMINED/sec.
The 3581 Tape Autoloader accommodates seven cartridges and has an
aggregate sustained data throughput of 108 GB/hour with 2:1 compression.
Data rates depend on data structure, operating system, system hardware,
and the ability of the application to maintain this throughput.
The IBM 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader attaches to a server using a SCSI
adapter. The library control unit contains the electronics and logic for
autochanger operations. Each IBM Ultrium tape drive contains the
electronics and logic for reading and writing data, control of the tape
drive, management of the data buffer, and error recovery procedures. The
IBM 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader has its own power and cooling
components.
Total LVD SCSI cable length is 12 m (39 ft) using multi-drop
interconnection (multi-drop interconnection is internal to the
autoloader). Stub length at each device must not exceed 0.1 m (0.33 ft).
Total HVD SCSI cable lengths are limited to 25 m (81 ft) using
point-to-point or multi-drop interconnection (for example, one host
connected to more than one tape drive on the same SCSI bus). Stub length
at each device must not exceed 0.2 m (0.66 ft).
Although the compression technology can increase the amount of data
stored on the media, the actual degree of compression achieved is highly
sensitive to the characteristics of the data being compressed.
For performance reasons, the AS/400 configurator limits the attachment
to one device per adapter (IOP/IOA). Installing more than one 3581 Tape
Autoloader on an IOP/IOA may have an impact on tape performance.
Installing more than one Ultrium Drive on a SCSI bus may impact system
performance. Intermixing of other SCSI devices on the same SCSI bus as
the 3581 Tape Autoloader may impact performance of those devices.
The 3581 Tape Autoloader operating environment must not conflict with
media operating and storage requirements. If media is stored in the 3581
Tape Autoloader for more than 10 hours, the media storage temperature
requirements must be met.
The 3581 IBM Ultrium Autoloader Model H17 features an Ultra/Wide SCSI
High Voltage Differential (HVD). The 3581 Model H17 can be attached to
AS/400, RS/6000, RS/6000 SP, and non-IBM servers, workstations, and
personal computers that support Ultra/Wide SCSI HVD interface
specifications.
SCSI cables and appropriate interposers, as required, should be
ordered for attachment to a server. A power cord feature number, if
applicable, should also be specified.
The 3581 Model H17 has Raven Black covers.
AS/400
The 3581 Model H17 can be attached to models that support Version 4
Release 4 (V4R4), or later, and the following adapters:
Feature 2729, PCI Magnetic Media Controller (HVD, HD68)
Feature 2749, PCI Ultra Magnetic Media Controller (HVD, HD68)
(Requires Version 4 Release Release 5 (V4R5))
Feature 6501, Magnetic Media Subsystem Controller (HVD)
Feature 6534, Magnetic Media Controller (HVD, HD68)
pSeries, RS/6000, and RS/6000 SP
The 3581 Model H17 can be attached to models supporting AIX 4.3.2,
or later (depending on adapter type), and the following adapters:
#6204, PCI Universal Differential Ultra SCSI (HVD) (requires AIX
4.3.3, or later). This adapter is used in the following pSeries and
RS/6000
models:
#6207, PCI Differential Ultra SCSI Adapter (HVD). This adapter is
used in the following RS/6000 models and requires AIX 4.3.2 unless
otherwise noted:
7013-S7A, 7013-S70
7015-S7A, 7015-S70
7017-S7A, 7017-S70
7017-S80 (AIX 4.3.3 or later)
7024-E20, 7024-E30
7025-F30, 7025-F40, 7025-F50
7025-F80 (AIX 4.3.3 or later)
7025-H70
7026-H10, 7026-H50, 7026-H70
7026-H80 (AIX 4.3.3 or later)
7043-140, 7043-150, 7043-240, 7043-260
7043-270 (AIX 4.3.3 or later)
7046-B50 (AIX 4.3.3 or later)
7317-F3L
Note: Optimal performance is obtained when the 3581 Model H17 is the
sole device attached to the integrated SCSI adapter.
Intel-based Systems
The 3581 Model H17 can be attached to systems supporting the
Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft Windows 2000 operating systems and
the following adapter:
The 3581 Model H17 can be attached to A-, L-, and N-Class systems
supporting HP-UX 11.0 and the following adapter:
A4800A, Ultra Wide HVD SCSI Adapter
Other Systems
The 3581 Model H17 may also be compatible with other servers,
operating systems, and SCSI adapters. A current list of supported
open system configuration and software vendors is available from your
IBM representative, or on the World Wide Web at:
www.ibm.com/storage/lto
Cables
A SCSI cable is required for each server connection to a SCSI bus.
If no cable is available, one should be specified on the initial order
for each library. A SCSI differential terminator is included with
each cable. An interposer may also be required.
The following cables are available for Ultra SCSI HVD attachment.
Features for specifying SCSI cables available for the 3581 Model H17,
and their respective lengths, are as follows:
Cables with HD68 connectors on both ends:
5302 - 2.5 meters
5305 - 5 meters
5310 - 10 meters
9702 - 2.5 meters
Cables with a VHDCI connector on one end and an HD68 connector on
the other end:
5602 - 2.5 meters
5604 - 4.5 meters
5610 - 10 meters
9703 - 2.5 meters
An interposer may be required to connected a SCSI cable with HD/68
connectors to another connector. The following interposers are
available:
2895 - For AS/400 feature #6501
5099 - VHDCI/HD68 Cable/Interposer
See the Special Features section of the Sales Manual for
detailed descriptions of these features.
Model L17
The 3581 IBM Ultrium Autoloader Model L17 features an Ultra2/Wide
SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) interface. The 3581 Model L17 can
be attached to RS/6000, RS/6000 SP, Netfinity, and non-IBM servers,
workstations, and personal computers that support Ultra/Wide SCSI HVD
and Ultra2/Wide SCSI LVD interface specifications.
SCSI cables and appropriate interposers, as required, should be
ordered for attachment to a server. A power cord feature number, if
applicable, should also be specified.
The 3581 Model L17 has Raven Black covers.
pSeries, RS/6000, and RS/6000 SP
The 3581 Model L17 can be attached to models supporting AIX 4.3.2,
or later (depending on adapter type), and the following adapters:
Feature number 6203, PCI Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI Adapter (LVD/SE
with VHDCI connector). This adapter is used in the following pSeries
and RS/6000 models:
#6205, PCI Dual Channel Ultra2 SCSI Adapter (LVD/SE with VHDCI
connector) (requires AIX 4.3.3, or later). This adapter is using in
the following pSeries and RS/6000 models:
Integrated Ultra2 SCSI Adapter (LVD with VHDCI connector)
(requires AIX 4.3.3, or later). This adapter is used in the following
pSeries and RS/6000 models:
Note: Optimal performance is obtained when the 3581 is the sole device
attached to the integrated SCSI adapter.
Integrated Ultra3 SCSI Adapter (LVD with VHDCI connector). This
adapter is used in the following pSeries and RS/6000 models:
pSeries 610 (7028-6C1), pSeries 610 (7028-6E1)
Netfinity Systems
The 3581 Model L17 can be attached to Netfinity systems supporting
Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft Windows 2000 operating systems and
the following adapter:
The 3581 Model L17 can be attached to systems supporting the
Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft Windows 2000 operating systems and
the following adapters:
The 3581 Model L17 may also be compatible with other servers,
operating systems, and SCSI adapters. A current list of supported
open system configuration and software vendors is available from your
IBM representative or on the World Wide Web at:
www.ibm.com/storage/lto
Cables
A SCSI cable is required for each server connection to a SCSI bus.
If no cable is available, one should be specified on the initial order
for each library. A SCSI differential terminator is included with
each cable. An interposer may also be required.
The following cables are available for Ultra2 SCSI LVD attachment.
Features for specifying SCSI cables available for the 3581 Model
L17, and their respective lengths, are as follows:
Cables with HD68 connectors on both ends:
5302 - 2.5 meters
5305 - 5 meters
5310 - 10 meters
5318 - 18 meters
5325 - 25 meters
9702 - 2.5 meters
Cables with a VHDCI connector on one end and an HD68 connector on
the other end:
5602 - 2.5 meters
5604 - 4.5 meters
5610 - 10 meters
9703 - 2.5 meters
An interposer may be required to connected a SCSI cable with HD/68
connectors to another connector. The following interposers are
available:
2895 - For AS/400 feature #6501
5099 - VHDCI/HD68 Cable/Interposer
See the Special Features section of the Sales Manual for
detailed descriptions of these features.
The 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader is supported on the following
operating systems at the minimum levels indicated:
OS/400 V4R4 or later (model H17)
AIX Version 4.3.2 or later
Sun Solaris 2.6, Solaris 7, Solaris 8
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6
Microsoft Windows 2000, build 2195 or greater
HP-UX 11.0
Support for the Tape Autoloader 3581 is planned for the following
products:
Tivoli Storage Manager for AIX, Sun, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft
Windows 2000, and Microsoft Windows NT supports the IBM 3581. Tivoli
Storage Manager offers highly automated, centrally-scheduled,
policy-managed backup and archive facilities to protect data in
distributed enterprises using AIX/6000, Sun, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft
Windows NT, and Microsoft Windows 2000 systems as servers.
Backup Recovery and Media Management for AS/400 (BRMS) (model H17).
Computer Associates ARCserveIT.
Legato Systems NetWorker.
Sterling Alexandria.
SCH Technologies REELlibrarian and REELbackup.
Veritas NetBackup and Backup Exec.
Help/Systems.
IBM intends to work together with the ISV product manufacturers listed
above to support the 3581 Tape Autoloader. Individual application
vendors should be contacted for specific information and availability
dates. The list represents out best knowledge at the time of publication
and does not imply completeness.
Additional software support is available through library management
software products. The software to manage the 3581 Tape Autoloader is
not provided with the libraries. Supporting software and applications
must be obtained separately from IBM, IBM Business Partners, or
independent software providers. A list of compatible software is
available from your IBM representative or at:
Plant/
Field
Only
Machine Feature Install
Description Type Model Number Feature
----------------------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------
Attached to HP-UX System 9210 Both
Attached to Sun System 9211 Both
Attached to Windows System 9212 Both
Attached to Other non-IBM System 9213 Both
Attached to AS/400 System 9400 (H17) Both
Attached to RS/6000 System 9600 Both
2.5 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable 9702 Plant
2.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable 9703 Plant
2.7 M Power Cord 125V, 15A, U.S./Canada 9800 Plant
2.7 M Power Cord 250V, 16A (AC), France, 9820 Plant
Germany, & others
2.7 M Power Cord 250V, 11A, Denmark 9821 Plant
2.7 M Power Cord 250V, 13A, United Kingdom, 9825 Plant
China, & others
2.7 M Power Cord 250V, 6-16A, Israel 9827 Plant
2.7 M Power Cord 255V, 10A, Switzerland 9828 Plant
2.7 M Power Cord 250V, 16A, South Africa 9829 Plant
2.7 M Power Cord 250V, 10 and 16A, Italy 9830 Plant
2.7 M Power Cord 250V, 10A, Australia 9831 Plant
2.7 M Power Cord 250V, 15A, U.S./Canada 9833 Plant
2.7 M Power Cord 250V, 10A, Uruguay 9834 Plant
Power Cord, 1.8 M, Chicago 9986 Plant
SCSI Cables
A SCSI cable is available as a no-charge specify feature with the
initial order. Additional SCSI cables are available as optional features
for attaching the 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader to servers and other
adapters. A SCSI differential terminator is included with each IBM
Ultrium drive.
(#9702) 2.5 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9703) 2.5 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
Feature type: No-charge
Required feature: No
Maximum number of features: One of either #9702 or #9703
Installation: Plant Only
System Attachment
The following specify codes indicate the type of server to which the
IBM 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader is attached.
(#9210) Attached to HP-UX
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9211) Attached to Sun System
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9212) Attached to Windows System
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9400) Attached to AS/400 System
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
Note: Not available for the model L17.
(#9600) Attached to RS/6000
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
The following attributes apply to the system attachment codes listed
above:
Feature type: No Charge
Required feature: No
Maximum number of features: 99
Initial order only: No
Power Cords
One of the following power cords must be selected:
(#9800) 2.7 m Power Cord, 125 V, 15 A, U.S./Canada
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9820) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 16 A, France, Germany, & others
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9821) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 11 A, Denmark
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9825) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 13 A, United Kingdom, China & others
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9827) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 6-16 A, Israel
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9828) 2.7 m Power Cord, 255 V, 10 A, Switzerland
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9829) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 16 A, South Africa
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9830) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 10 & 16 A, Italy
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9831) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 10 A, Australia
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9833) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 15 A, U.S./Canada
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9834) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 10 A, Uruguay
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9986) Chicago Power Cord, 1.8 m
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
The following attributes apply to the power cords listed above:
Feature type: No Charge
Required feature: The power cord shipped with the 3581 is determined
by the Country Code. Use the features above if a different power cord is
needed.
Plant/
Field
Machine Feature Install
Description Type Model Number Feature
----------------------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------
Autoloader 3581 H17
Interposer, AS/400 Feature 6501 2895 Both
VHDCI/HD68 Cable/Interposer 5099 Both
0.4 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable 5301 Both
2.5 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable 5302 Both
5 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable 5305 Both
10 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable 5310 Both
18 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable 5318 Both
25 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable 5325 Both
2.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable 5602 Both
4.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable 5604 Both
10 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable 5610 Both
20 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable 5620 Both
25 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable 5625 Both
5U Rack Mount Option 7003 Both
Bar Code Reader 7004 Both
1 Data Cartridge 8001 Plant
1 Cleaning Cartridge 8002 Plant
Autoloader 3581 L17
VHDCI/HD68 Cable/Interposer 5099 Both
0.4 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable 5301 Both
2.5 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable 5302 Both
5 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable 5305 Both
10 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable 5310 Both
2.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable 5602 Both
4.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable 5604 Both
10 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable 5610 Both
5U Rack Mount Option 7003 Both
Bar Code Reader 7004 Both
1 Data Cartridge 8001 Plant
1 Cleaning Cartridge 8002 Plant
Product Number - Preview Features
Future features for the 3581 Tape Autoloader include the following:
Linux operating system support for open systems servers
Previews provide insight into IBM plans and direction. Specific
availability dates, ordering information, and terms and conditions will
be provided when the product is announced.
Autoloader Features
(#7003) 5U Rack Mount Option
This feature provides the necessary hardware to mount the 3581 Tape
Autoloader in a standard 19-inch EIA equipment rack. Five EIA units are
required.
Feature type: Chargeable
Required feature: No
Maximum number of features: One
Installation: Plant or Field
(#7004) Bar Code Reader
This feature enables the 3581 Tape Autoloader to read cartridge
information contained in a bar code label on the IBM Ultrium cartridges.
User-installed application software provides the inventory management
functions enabled by the bar code reader feature.
Note: Installing feature 7004 reduces the autoloader capacity to six
data cartridges.
Feature type: Chargeable
Required feature: No
Maximum number of features: One
Installation: Plant or Field
Interposers
A SCSI interposer can be ordered for attachment to various servers and
adapters.
(#2895) Interposer for AS/400 Feature #6501
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
Note: Not available for the Model L17.
This feature provides an interposer for connection to an AS/400 server
using SCSI adapter feature #6501.
Feature type: Chargeable
Required feature: No
Maximum number of features: None
Installation: Plant or Field
(#5098) Inline HVD SCSI Terminator
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
Note: Not available for the Model L17.
This inline terminator provides the required host termination to
connect a SCSI cable from drive feature 8004 with an industry standard
high-density 68-pin (HD68) cable connector, to a HP F/W Differential
SCSI 2 adapter (A4800A) on an HP V-Class system.
Feature type: Chargeable
Required feature: No
Maximum number of features: None
Installation: Plant or Field
(#5099) VHDCI/HD68 Cable/Interposer
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
This feature provides a 16-bit SCSI cable used to convert from a
Mini-68 pin VHDCI connector to a 68 pin HD68 connector. This feature is
used to attach to the RS/6000 feature #6205, or any other SCSI adapter
using a VHDCI connector. The 0.3 meter cable has male Mini-68 pin VHDCI
connector on one end and a female 68-pin HD68 connector on the other.
This feature requires a SCSI cable to connect the device with the VHDCI
Cable/Interposer. Features #5301, #5302, #5305, or #5310 can be used.
To minimize cabling errors, it is recommended that server adapters
with VHDCI connectors use a cable such as features #5602, #5604, and
#5610 which eliminates the need for feature 5099.
Feature type: Chargeable
Required feature: No
Maximum number of features: None
Installation: Plant or Field
SCSI Cables
The following Ultra2 SCSI cables are available as optional features
for attaching the 3581 Ultrium Tape Autoloader to servers and other
adapters. A SCSI differential terminator is included with each IBM
Ultrium drive.
(#5301) 0.4 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
This feature provides a 0.4 meter (1.3 ft.) cable with an HD68
connector on each end. Each of the following cables has an HD68
connector on each end:
(#5302) 2.5 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#5305) 5 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#5310) 10 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#5318) 18 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
Note: Not available for the Model L17.
(#5325) 25 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
Note: Not available for the Model L17.
Each of the following cables has a VHDCI connector on one end and an
HD68 connector on the other end (for connection to a systems adapter with
a VHDCI connector):
(#5602) 2.5 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#5604) 4.5 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#5610) 10 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#5620) 20 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
Note: Not available for the Model L17.
(#5625) 25 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
Note: Not available for the Model L17.
Feature type: Chargeable
Required feature: No
Maximum number of features: None
Installation: Plant or Field
Cartridge Features
The following are optional cartridge features for the IBM 3581 Ultrium
Tape Autoloader. Features 8001 and 8002 be ordered only with the initial
order.
One IBM Ultrium cleaning cartridge and one IBM Ultrium data cartridge
are included with each library order. Additional data and cleaner
cartridges are optional and need to be ordered, as needed. All media and
cleaner cartridges are warranted separately from the IBM Ultrium 3581
Tape Autoloader.
(#8001) One IBM Ultrium Data Cartridge
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
This feature provides one unlabeled 100 MB data cartridge for use with
Ultrium tape drives. This feature is not available in Japan.
Feature type: Chargeable
Required feature: No.
Maximum number of features: Seven
Installation: Plant Only
(#8002) IBM Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
This feature provides one cleaning cartridge, used to clean the
Ultrium tape drives. This feature is not available in Japan.
Physical Specifications
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