The IBM 3581 TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Autoloader models
offer high capacity, performance, and technology designed for the
midrange open systems environment. These models incorporate a single
Linear Tape-Open (LTO) IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, which more
than doubles tape drive performance over the generation 1 LTO Ultrium
Tape Drives (Ultrium 1), up to 35 MB/sec native data transfer rate (70
MB/sec with 2:1 compression). In addition, with the use of the IBM
TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge, the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive
has the capability of writing twice as much data, up to 200 GB native
capacity (400 GB with 2:1 compression). IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drives can
read and write original LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges at original Ultrium 1
capacities and with an improved performance of up to 20 MB/sec native
data transfer rate (40 MB/sec with 2:1 compression).
Model Abstract 3581-H23
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
The IBM 3581 Model H23 comes with an HVD Ultra SCSI attachment for
connection to a wide spectrum of open systems servers.
Model Abstract 3581-L23
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
The IBM 3581 Model L23 comes with an LVD Ultra160 SCSI attachment.
The Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 combines IBM tape and automation
reliability at open systems prices. These Models L23 and H23 support
entry level unattended backup, open systems attachment flexibility,
enhanced capacity and performance, and include:
LVD (L23) and HVD (H23) SCSI drive attachment
LTO Ultrium 2 native data capacities up to 1.4 TB (up to 2.8 TB using
2:1 compression) with seven cartridge slots
Use of LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive with a drive data rate of 70
MB/second (2:1 data compression)
Digital speed matching -- to adjust the drive data rate with the
host, which reduces backhitching and improves throughput performance
Power management -- to reduce power consumption
Channel calibration -- to customize each read/write data channel for
optimum performance
Separate writing of multiple filemarks -- to improve performance when
writing multiple files
Larger internal buffer -- the internal buffer size is 64 MB, double
the buffer size of the Ultrium 1 drives
Faster drive speeds -- faster data access time, reduced rewind time,
reduced cartridge load time, and faster cartridge fill time compared to
the Ultrium 1 drives
The Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 is an external stand-alone or
rack-mountable unit, similar to previous models of the 3581 autoloader
that incorporates a single IBM LTO Ultrium tape drive. The Ultrium Tape
Autoloader 3581 capacity is seven tape cartridges, providing a media
capacity of up to 1.4 TB (2.8 TB with 2:1 compression) data storage per
unit.
Note: The power cord features are used in the country listed and other
countries. Refer to the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Autoloader
Setup, Operator and Service Guide (GA32-0461) for specific country
availability or contact your IBM representative.
The Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 is an external stand-alone
rack-mountable unit and contains a Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium tape
drive designed for the heavy demands of backup tape storage. The Ultrium
Tape Autoloader 3581 capacity is seven tape cartridges, providing a media
capacity of up to 1.4 TB (2.8 TB with 2:1 compression) data storage per
unit. It is supported for Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI)
attachment to iSeries, AS/400, pSeries, RS/6000, xSeries, Netfinity, HP,
Sun, UNIX, and PC servers.
These Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 Models H23 and L23 incorporate the
IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. The IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive is the
second generation LTO Ultrium Tape Drive in the IBM TotalStorage LTO
Ultrium family of products. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive offers the
following significant improvements over the Ultrium 1 Tape Drive:
Tape drive performance is more than doubled, up to 35 MB/sec native
data transfer rate (70 MB/sec with 2:1 compression). IBM Ultrium 2 Tape
Drives can read and write original LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges at
original Ultrium 1 capacities and with improved performance up to 20
MB/sec native data transfer rate (40 MB/sec with 2:1 compression).
Note: Although the Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 provides the capability
for high tape performance, the actual throughput is a function of many
components, such as system processor, disk data rate, data block size,
data compressibility, I/O attachments, and the system or application
software used. For example, the HVD Ultra SCSI interface has a maximum
data transfer rate of 40 MB/sec, so Ultrium Tape Drives on that SCSI
interface will have a lower data transfer rate. The compression
technology used in the tape drive can typically double the amount of data
that can be stored on the media; however, the actual degree of
compression achieved is highly sensitive to the characteristics of the
data being compressed.
The tape cartridge capacity is doubled over the original Ultrium Data
Cartridge up to 200 GB native capacity (400 GB with 2:1 compression),
with the use of the new IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data
Cartridge. Both cartridges have been designed to provide several
enhancements over previous tape technologies. They are designed to work
with tape drives that have increased tape speeds and high-density data
recording. The tape itself is an advanced metal particle tape developed
for durability and capacity.
Digital speed matching - The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive will perform
dynamic speed matching to adjust the drive's native data rate as closely
as possible to the net host data rate (after data compressibility has
been factored out). This offers the dual benefit of reducing the number
of backhitch repositions and improving throughput performance.
Power management - The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive power management function
controls the drive's electronics to be either completely turned off or to
be in a low-power mode. These power modes occur only when the circuit
functions are not needed for drive operation.
Channel calibration - The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive channel calibration
feature allows for customization of each read/write data channel for
optimum performance. The customization enables compensation for
variations in the recording channel transfer function, media
characteristics, and read/write head characteristics.
Separate writing of multiple filemarks - Separate writing of multiple
filemarks causes any write command of two or more filemarks to cause a
separate data set to be written containing all filemarks after the first.
This feature has two advantages, first it can improve performance if a
subsequent append overwrites somewhere after the first filemark. Second,
write of multiple filemarks typically indicates a point where an append
operation might occur after the first of these filemarks. This change
prevents having to rewrite datasets containing customer data and the
first filemark in cases if such an append occurs.
Ultrium 1 cartridge compatibility - The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can read
and write on Ultrium 1 cartridges with improved transfer rates.
LVD Ultra160 SCSI and HVD Ultra SCSI attachment - The Model L23 comes
with an LVD Ultra160 SCSI attachment, while the Model H23 comes with a
HVD Ultra SCSI attachment, for connection to a wide spectrum of open
system servers. They are supported on AIX, OS/400, Sun Solaris, HP-UX,
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows NT, Linux, and other open
systems.
Larger internal data buffer - There is a 64 MB internal data buffer
in the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive as compared to a 32 MB internal data buffer
in the Ultrium 1 Tape Drive.
Faster cartridge fill times (for both Ultrium 1 and Ultrium 2 data
cartridges) - The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can fill an Ultrium 200 GB data
cartridge 12% faster, with a sustained data rate 128% better when
compared to the Ultrium 1 Tape Drive filling an Ultrium 100 GB data
cartridge. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can fill an Ultrium 100 GB data
cartridge 25% faster, with a sustained data rate 33% better, when
compared to the Ultrium 1 Tape Drive. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can fill
an Ultrium 200 GB data cartridge in 1 hour 44 minutes with a sustained
data rate of 122.8 GB per hour. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can fill an
Ultrium 1 100 GB data cartridge in 1 hour 29 minutes with a sustained
data rate of 71.9 GB per hour. The Ultrium 1 Tape Drive can fill an
Ultrium 1 100 GB data cartridge in 2 hours with a sustained data rate of
53.8 GB per hr.
Faster data access, rewind, and load times - The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive
has the following improvements:
Ultrium 2 Ultrium 1
---------- -----------
Cartridge Load Time 15 seconds 18 seconds
Maximum Rewind Time 80 seconds 110 seconds
Average File Access Time 49 seconds 73 seconds
IBM LTO Ultrium 1 features enhanced in IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive
include:
Servo and track layout technology - There are 512 data tracks in
Ultrium 2 verses 384 data tracks in Ultrium 1.
Surface Control Guiding Mechanism - IBM's patented Surface Control
Guiding Mechanism guides the tape along the tape path in the Ultrium 3581
Tape Autoloader. This method uses the surface of the tape, rather than
the edges, to control tape motion. This results in less tape damage
(especially to the edges of the tape) and less tape debris, which comes
from the damaged edges and can accumulate in the head area.
Magneto Resistive (MR) head design - Use of flat lap head technology
in MR heads for Ultrium 2 minimize contact and wear on the tape as it
moves over the read/write heads.
LTO Data Compression (LTO-DC) - The Ultrium 2 uses LTO-DC which is an
implementation of a Lempel-Ziv class 1 (LZ-1) data compression algorithm.
LTO-DC is an extension of Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) and
an improvement over previous lossless compression algorithms. As users
of LTO-DC, you can expect to achieve better data compression.
LTO Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM) - Contained within the LTO Ultrium data
cartridge is the LTO-CM, which is a passive, contactless silicon storage
device that is physically a part of the cartridge. The LTO-CM is used to
hold information about that specific cartridge, the media in the
cartridge, and the data on the media. The storage capacity of the LTO-CM
is 4,096 bytes. Communication between the drive and the LTO-CM is via a
low-level RF field transmitted by the drive to the cartridge.
Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS) - The Ultrium 2 Tape
Drive uses SARS to assist in isolating failures between media and
hardware. SARS uses the cartridge performance history saved in the CM
module and the drive performance history kept in the drive flash EEPROM
to determine the cause of failure. SARS can cause the drive to mark the
media as degraded, and to indicate that the hardware has degraded.
With support for IBM LTO Ultrium-format tape data cartridges, the 3581
Ultrium Tape Autoloader provides an excellent migration path from digital
linear tape (DLT or SDLT) 1/4-inch, 4mm, or 8mm/AIT tape drives. It is a
cost-effective solution for backup, save and restore, and archiving
functions.
As you compare competitive tape solutions, consider:
Capacity and performance requirements
Data protection, reliability, and availability
Storage usage and application requirements
Affordability
Loyalty to legacy or existing tape formats
The Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 and storage management applications
address these requirements and constitute a functionally rich tape
storage solution incorporating LTO Ultrium tape technology. You also
gain flexibility of tape library management and unattended save and
restore operations. The IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 is
an excellent solution if you use tape or require a larger-capacity or
higher-performance tape backup with or without random access. The 3581
models are an excellent choice for tape automation for pSeries, RS/6000,
iSeries, AS/400, xSeries, and other popular open systems.
The Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 offers one IBM TotalStorage LTO
Ultrium 2 Tape Drive and seven cartridge slots with an autoloader
capacity of 2.8 TB (with 2:1 compression) or 1.4 TB native.
The 3581 can be the answer to growing storage requirements and
shrinking backup windows, and is part of a family of IBM TotalStorage LTO
Ultrium tape products. The 3581 Autoloader constitutes an excellent tape
storage solution if you have an existing digital linear tape experience
or requiring high-performance automated tape backup. In addition to
reading and writing on IBM LTO Ultrium-format tape cartridges, the 3581
tape drive provides an enhanced functional alternative to DLT/SDLT
1/4-inch, 4mm, 8mm/AIT, or IBM Magstar MP 3570 tape drives.
For capacity requirements less than 400 GB (compressed), the external
IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 should be considered.
For capacity requirements greater than 2.8 TB (compressed), the new
IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Library 3582 should be considered with its
one or two IBM Ultrium 2 tape drives and 23 cartridge slots, with a
capacity of 4.8 TB native to 9.6 TB (compressed) in an entry-level
automation library.
For capacity requirements greater than 7.2 TB (compressed) and
scalable drives and numbers of cartridges, the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium
Scalable Tape Library 3583 and IBM TotalStorage Ultrascalable Tape
Library 3584 should be considered. You can tailor the TotalStorage
Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 to address system capacity and
performance needs of 7.2 TB, 14.4 TB, and 28.8 TB (with 2:1 compression),
on 3583 Models L18, L36, and L72 respectively, using up to six IBM LTO
Ultrium tape drives. The IBM TotalStorage Ultrascalable Tape Library
3584 can address system capacity and performance requirement from 28 TB
to 496 TB (56 TB to 992 TB with 2:1 compression) using up to 72 IBM
Ultrium tape drive in up to six 3584 library frames.
For protection of mission-critical data and hardware, optimized for
enterprise multi-mode and host attachment, high-cycle and start/stop
intensive tape applications, consider the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise
Tape Drive 3590 or the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library
3494.
The Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 is a high-performance, reliable,
autoloader tape subsystem. Designed for unattended operation, the 3581
can be attached to iSeries, AS/400, pSeries, RS/6000, RS/6000 SP,
xSeries, Netfinity, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000,
Microsoft Windows 2003, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Linux, Netfinity, and other
open systems using SCSI attachment. The libraries use the IBM Ultrium 1
or 2 Tape Drives for faster data transfer and reliability in automated
library service. Each aspect of the Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 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 200 GB per cartridge in native format, and using
(2:1) compression is 400 GB. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drives have sustained
data rates of 70 MB/sec. at 2:1 compression.
The 3581 accommodates seven cartridges. Data rates depend on data
structure, operating system, system hardware, and the ability of the
application to maintain this throughput.
The Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 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
3581 has its own power and cooling components.
Height: 19.0 cm (7.48 in) (5 EIA units if rack mounted)
Maximum Weight: 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs)
To assure installability and serviceability in non-IBM
industry-standard racks, review the installation planning information for
any product-specific installation requirements.
Total HVD SCSI cable lengths are limited to 25 m (81 ft.) using
point-to-point (that is, one host connected to only one tape drive), or
multi-drop interconnection (that is, 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).
Total LVD SCSI cable length is 12 m (39 ft) due to an internal
multi-drop interconnection. Stub length at each device must not exceed
0.1 m (0.33 ft).
Installing more than one 3581 drive on a SCSI bus may impact tape
drive or system performance. Intermixing of other SCSI devices on the
same SCSI bus as the 3581 may impact performance of those devices.
The IBM Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 comes with raven black covers.
The Model H23 has an Ultra/Wide SCSI High Voltage Differential (HVD)
interface. The Model L23 has an Ultra160 SCSI Low Voltage Differential
(LVD) interface. Similar to previous models, the Ultrium Tape Autoloader
3581 can be attached to the iSeries, pSeries, xSeries, AS/400, RS/6000,
RS/6000 SP systems, Netfinity, and non-IBM servers, workstations, and
personal computers that support those interface specifications. A
current list of supported open system configurations is available from
the following Web site:
Then the "Interoperability Matrix and Software ISVs".
View the "Supported Servers and Operating Systems" for the product.
Note: A power cord feature number, if applicable, should also be
specified.
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 for attachment to various
server adapters.
Features for specifying SCSI cables available, and their respective
lengths, are:
The following cables are available for SCSI LVD or SCSI HVD
attachment.
Cables with HD68 connectors on both ends:
5301 - 0.4 meters (for drive-to-drive connection)
5302 - 2.5 meters
5305 - 5 meters
5310 - 10 meters
5318 - 18 meters (HVD only)
5325 - 25 meters (HVD only)
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
5620 - 20 meters (HVD only)
5625 - 25 meters (HVD only)
9703 - 2.5 meters
An interposer is required to connect a SCSI cable with HD68 connectors
to a VHDCI connector. The following interposer is available:
5099 - VHDCI/HD68 Cable/Interposer
An inline terminator is required when attaching to Hewlett-Packard
V-Class systems with adapter A4800A. The following inline terminator is
available:
5098 - Inline HVD SCSI Terminator
Refer to the Special Features section of the Ultrium Tape
Autoloader 3581 Sales Manual for detailed descriptions of these features.
Then select the "Interoperability Matrix and Software ISVs".
View the "Supported Servers and Operating Systems" for the product.
Tivoli Storage Manager and other industry-leading compatible software
offerings can provide storage and tape management software for the 3581.
Supporting software and applications must be obtained separately from
IBM, IBM Business Partners, or independent software vendors (ISV). A
list of compatible software is available from your IBM representative or
at:
Then select the "Interoperability Matrix and Software ISVs".
View the "Supported Storage Management Software" for the product.
IBM continues to work together with the ISVs to support the Ultrium
Tape Autoloader 3581. Individual application vendors should be contacted
for specific information and availability dates.
The following publications are shipped with the product, as
appropriate. Additional copies are available. To order, contact your
IBM representative.
Order
Title Number
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IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape
Autoloader 3581 Models L23/H23
Setup, Operator and Service Guide GA32-0461
IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape
Autoloader 3581 Models L23/H23
Quick Reference GX35-5070
IBM Ultrium Device Driver
Installation and User's Guide GA32-0430
Translated Safety Notices for
External Storage Devices SA26-7197
The publications listed above and the following publications are also
available at the following Web site:
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 Linux System 9215 Both
Attached to AS/400 System 9400 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
2.7 m Power Cord 250V, 10A, China (PRC) 9840 Plant
Power Cord, 1.8 m, Chicago 9986 Plant
System Attachment
The following specify codes indicate the type of server to which the
Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 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)
(#9213) Attached to Other Non-IBM System
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9215) Attached to Linux System
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9400) Attached to AS/400 System
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#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
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 Tape Autoloader to servers and other adapters. A
SCSI differential terminator is included with each cable ordered.
The following cables are used with an HVD Ultra SCSI bus or LVD
Ultra160 SCSI bus.
(#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
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)
(#9840) 2.7 m Power Cord 250 V, 10A, China (PRC)
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#9986) 1.8 m Power Cord, Chicago
(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
Only
Machine Feature Install
Description Type Model Number Feature
----------------------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------
Inline HVD SCSI Terminator H23 5098 Both
VHDCI/HD68 Cable/Interposer H23,L23 5099 Both
0.4 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable H23,L23 5301 Both
2.5 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable H23,L23 5302 Both
5 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable H23,L23 5305 Both
10 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable H23,L23 5310 Both
18 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable H23 5318 Both
25 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable H23 5325 Both
2.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable H23,L23 5602 Both
4.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable H23,L23 5604 Both
10 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable H23,L23 5610 Both
20 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable H23 5620 Both
25 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable H23 5625 Both
5U Rack Mount Option H23,L23 7003 Both
Bar Code Reader H23,L23 7004 Both
1 Cleaning Cartridge H23,L23 8002 Plant
1 Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge H23,L23 8101 Plant
Interposer
A SCSI interposer can be ordered for attachment to various servers and
adapters.
(#5098) Inline HVD SCSI Terminator
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
This inline terminator provides the required host termination to
connect a SCSI cable 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, available only on Model H23
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, #5610,
#5620, and #5625 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 SCSI cables are available as optional features for
attaching the Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 to servers and other adapters.
A SCSI differential terminator is included with each tape drive.
The following cables are available for Ultra160 SCSI LVD or Ultra SCSI
HVD attachment.
Cables with HD68 connectors on both ends:
(#5301) 0.4 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
(#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 on Model L23.
(#5325) 25 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
Note: Not available on Model L23.
Cables with a VHDCI connector on one end and an HD68 connector on the
other end:
(#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 on Model L23.
(#5625) 25 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
Note: Not available on Model L23.
Feature type: Chargeable
Required feature: No
Maximum number of features: None
Installation: Plant or Field
(#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
Cartridge Features
The following are optional cartridge features for the IBM Ultrium 2
Tape Autoloader 3581. Features #8002 and #8101 can be ordered only with
the initial order.
One Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge and one Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge
are included with each 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 Ultrium Tape Autoloader
3581.
(#8002) Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
This feature provides one cleaning cartridge, used to clean the
Ultrium Tape Drives.
Feature type: Chargeable
Required feature: No
Maximum number of features: 5
Initial order only: Yes
(#8101) One Ultrium 200GB Data Cartridge
(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)
This feature provides one unlabeled 200 MB data cartridge for use with
Ultrium 2 Tape Drives.
The IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridges and the IBM
TotalStorage LTO Cleaning Cartridge for use in the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive
can be purchased from IBM using feature numbers with the initial order.
The part numbers for additional supplies are:
IBM Part
Number Supply Item
--------- ---------------------------------------------------
08L9870 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge
35L2086 IBM TotalStorage LTO Cleaning Cartridge (universal)
08L9129 Leader Pin Attachment Kit
08L9130 Manual Rewind Tool
For information about IBM branded media, such as additional IBM LTO
Ultrium data or cleaning cartridges, call 888-IBM-MEDIA (888-426-6334) in
the U.S. or Canada or refer to the following Web site:
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