The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 is an external stand-alone or 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 2U Autoloader 3581 capacity is eight tape cartridges, providing a media capacity of up to 1.6 TB (3.2 TB with 2:1 compression) data storage per unit. It is supported for Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) for Fibre channel attachment to iSeries, AS/400, pSeries, RS/6000, xSeries, Netfinity, HP, Sun, UNIX, and PC servers.

The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Models L28 and F28 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 2U 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 converter 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 L28 comes with an LVD Ultra160 SCSI attachment, while feature code 3104 provides a HVD Ultra SCSI attachment, for connection to a wide spectrum of open system servers. The Model F28 comes with native switched fabric 2Gb Fibre Channel attachment. They are supported on AIX, OS/400, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 2003, 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 Tape 2U Autoloader 3581. 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 Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 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.

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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 2U 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 2U 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 2U Autoloader 3581 offers one IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive and eight cartridge slots with an autoloader capacity of 3.2 TB (with 2:1 compression) or 1.6 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 require high-performance automated tape backup. In addition to reading and writing on IBM LTO Ultrium-format tape cartridges, the 3581 tape 2U autoloader 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 3.2 TB (compressed), the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Library 3582 should be considered with its one or two IBM Ultrium 2 tape drives and 24 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 192 IBM Ultrium tape drive in up to sixteen 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 3592 or the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library 3494. Back to top   Models Model Summary Matrix Models Attachment L28 LVD Ultra 160 SCSI F28 Native Switched Fabric Fibre Channel Customer Setup (CSU) Yes. Devices Supported None. Model Conversions None. Back to top   Technical Description Physical Specifications Operating Environment Limitations Hardware Requirements Software Requirements The Ultrium Tape 2U 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 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Linux, Netfinity, and other open systems using SCSI attachment. The libraries use the IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drives for faster data transfer and reliability in automated library service. Each aspect of the Ultrium Tape 2U 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 Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 capacity is eight tape cartridges, providing a media capacity of up to 1.6 TB (3.2 TB with 2:1 compression) data storage per unit. The 3581 accommodates eight cartridges. Data rates depend on data structure, operating system, system hardware, and the ability of the application to maintain this throughput. The Ultrium Tape 2U 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. Physical Specifications 3581 Models L28 and F28 Width: Rack Mount 483 mm (19 in), Stand-alone 321 mm (16.6 in) Depth: Rack Mount 864 mm (34 in), Stand-alone 665 mm (26.2 in) Height: Rack Mount 89 mm (3.5 in), Stand-alone 86 mm (3.4 in) Maximum Weight: 5.7 kg (12.5 lbs) without Rack Mount To assure installability and serviceability in non-IBM industry-standard racks, review the installation planning information for any product-specific installation requirements. Operating Environment 3581 Models L28 and F28 Temperature: 12 to 35 degrees C, 54 to 95 degrees F Relative Humidity: 20% RH to 80% RH (non condensing) Wet Bulb: 26 degrees C (79.0 degrees F) maximum Voltage: 100-240 V ac, 50-60 Hz auto-ranging Electrical Power: 1.3 amps at 100 V ac, 0.7 amps at 240 V ac 0.1 KVA Maximum Noise Level in bels (operating/idle): 5.9/5.7 Heat Output: 100 watts (86 KCal/Hr.) Limitations 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. Hardware Requirements The IBM Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 comes with raven black covers. The Model L28 has an Ultra160 SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) interface (for HVD through feature number 3104). The Model F28 has a Fibre Channel interface. The Ultrium Tape 2U 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: http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto Select "LTO Support" Then the "Interoperability Matrix and Software ISVs" Then view the "Supported Servers and Operating Systems" for the product A power cord feature number, if applicable, should also be specified. Cables A SCSI or Fibre cable is required to attach the 3581 to the server host bus adapter. At least one SCSI or Fibre cable should be specified on the initial plant order. A terminator is included with each IBM Ultrium Tape Drive. An interposer or interposers may be required for attachment to various server adapters. Customers are responsible for selecting and ordering the correct cables and interposers to match the IBM LTO Ultrium SCSI interface and the server SCSI interface. SCSI Cables The following cables are available for SCSI LVD attachment of the 3581. Cables with HD68 connectors on both ends: 5302 - 2.5 meters 5305 - 5 meters 5310 - 10 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 5625 - 25 meters 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 Fibre Channel Cables A Fibre Channel cable is required to attach a Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 to host Fibre Channel adapters, Fibre Channel Switches, or other Fibre Channel components. The IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Fibre Tape Drive comes with an LC Duplex connector. Features available for Fibre Channel cables, and their respective lengths, are as follows: 5907 - 7 m SC-LC Fibre Channel Cable 5922 - 22 m SC-LC Fibre Channel Cable 5961 - 61 m SC-LC Fibre Channel Cable 6005 - 5 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable 6025 - 25 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable 6061 - 61 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable A interposer may be required to connect a fibre cable with LC Duplex connectors to another SC Duplex connector. The following interposer is available: 5096 - Interposer SC-LC Fibre Refer to the Special Features section of the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Sales Manual for detailed descriptions of these features. Software Requirements The Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 is supported on the following operating systems at the minimum levels indicated: OS/400 V5R1, or later AIX V5.1, 5.2, or later Sun Solaris 7, 8, 9 Microsoft Windows 2000 (build 2195, or later) Microsoft Windows 2003 (build 3790, or later) HP-UX 11.0 and HP-UX 11i (64-bit) Linux distributions: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 United Linux 1.0, which includes the following distributions: SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 (SLES 8) Turbolinux Enterprise Server 8 (TLES 8) Connectiva Linux Enterprise Edition Powered by United Linux For a current list of host software versions and release levels that support the 3581, refer to the following Web site: http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto Select "LTO Support" Then 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: http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto Select "LTO Support" Then 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 2U Autoloader 3581. Individual application vendors should be contacted for specific information and availability dates. Back to top   Publications The following publications are shipped with the product, as appropriate. Additional copies are available. To order, contact your IBM representative. Order Title Number ---------------------------------- --------- IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Models L28 and F28 Setup, Operator and Service Guide GA32-0470 IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Models L28 and F28 Quick Reference GX35-5071 IBM Ultrium Device Driver Installation and User's Guide GA32-0430 IBM Externally Attached Devices Safety Information SA26-2004   The publications listed above and the following publications are also available at the following Web site: http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto Title --------------------------------------------------------- IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 Models L28 and F28 SCSI Reference (English) IBM Ultrium Device Driver Programming Reference (English)   Back to top   Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange No Charge Specify Codes Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable Feature Exchanges No Charge Specify Codes Description Type Model Number Feature ------------------------ ---------- ------- ------ ------- Attached to HP-UX System 3581 L28,F28 9210 Both Attached to Sun System L28,F28 9211 Both Attached to Windows System L28,F28 9212 Both Attached to Other Non-IBM System L28,F28 9213 Both Attached to Linux System L28,F28 9215 Both Attached to zSeries Linux F28 9216 Both Attach to iSeries or AS/400 L28,F28 9400 Both Attach to pSeries or RS/6000 L28,F28 9600 Both 2.5 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable L28 9702 Plant 2.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable L28 9703 Plant 2.7 m Power Cord 125V, 15A, 9800 Plant U.S./Canada 2.7 m Power Cord 250V, 16A (AC), L28,F28 9820 Plant France, Germany, and others 2.7 m Power Cord 250V, 11A, Denmark L28,F28 9821 Plant 2.7 m Power Cord 250V, 13A, L28,F28 9825 Plant United Kingdom,China, & others 2.7 m Power Cord 250V, 6-16A, L28,F28 9827 Plant Israel 2.7 m Power Cord 255V, 10A, L28,F28 9828 Plant Switzerland 2.7 m Power Cord 250V, 16A, South L28,F28 9829 Plant Africa 2.7 m Power Cord 250V, 10 and 16A, L28,F28 9830 Plant Italy 2.7 m Power Cord 250V, 10A, L28,F28 9831 Plant Australia 2.7 m Power Cord 250V, 15A, L28,F28 9833 Plant U.S./Canada 2.7 m Power Cord 250V, 10A, L28,F28 9834 Plant Uruguay 2.7 m Power Cord 250V, 10A, L28,F28 9840 Plant China (PRC) Power Cord, 1.8 m, Chicago L28,F28 9986 Plant   System Attachment The following specify codes indicate the type of server to which the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 is attached. (#9210) Attached to HP-UX (#9211) Attached to Sun System (#9212) Attached to Windows System (#9213) Attached to Other Non-IBM System (#9215) Attached to Linux System (#9216) Attached to zSeries Linux (Model F28 only) (#9400) Attach to iSeries or AS/400 System (#9600) Attach to pSeries or RS/6000 System 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 Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 to servers and other adapters. The following cables are used with an HVD Ultra SCSI bus or LVD Ultra160 SCSI bus. (#9702) 2.5 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable (Model L28 only) (#9703) 2.5 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable (Model L28 only) 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 (#9820) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 16 A, France, Germany, & others (#9821) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 11 A, Denmark (#9825) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 13 A, United Kingdom, China, & others (#9827) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 6-16 A, Israel (#9828) 2.7 m Power Cord, 255 V, 10 A, Switzerland (#9829) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 16 A, South Africa (#9830) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 10 & 16 A, Italy (#9831) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 10 A, Australia (#9833) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 15 A, U.S./Canada (#9834) 2.7 m Power Cord, 250 V, 10 A, Uruguay (#9840) 2.7 m Power Cord 250 V, 10A, China (PRC) (#9886) 1.8 m Power Cord, Chicago 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. Maximum number of features: One Initial order only: Yes Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable Plant/ Field Only Machine Feature Install Description Type Model Number Feature ----------------------- ---------- -------- ---------- ------- RMU 3581 L28,F28 1660 Both HVD Converter Kit L28 3104 Both SC-LC Fibre Cable Interposer F28 5096 Both VHDCI/HD68 Cable/Interposer L28 5099 Both 2.5 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable L28 5302 Both 5 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable L28 5305 Both 10 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable L28 5310 Both 25 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable L28 5325 Both 2.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable L28 5602 Both 4.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable L28 5604 Both 10 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable L28 5610 Both 25 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable L28 5625 Both 7 m LC/SC Fibre Channel Cable F28 5907 Both 22 m LC/SC Fibre Channel Cable F28 5922 Both 61 m LC/SC Fibre Channel Cable F28 5961 Both 5 m LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable F28 6005 Both 25 m LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable F28 6025 Both 61 m LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable F28 6061 Both Rack Mount Kit L28,F28 7003 Both Bar Code Reader L28,F28 7004 Both 1 Cleaning Cartridge L28,F28 8002 Plant 1-Pack Ultrium 2 Data Cart L28,F28 8101 Plant   (#1660) Remote Management Unit This feature provides a web based browser interface through the Remote Management Unit (RMU) Ethernet port for remote library management. The RMU supports all operator panel functions including the ability to download robotics and drive firmware, as well as upload error and event log information. Feature type: Chargeable Required feature: No Maximum number of features: One Installation: Plant or Field (#3104) HVD Converter Kit Converts LVD SCSI Drive to HVD SCSI Drive enabling connection to an HBA adapter. Feature type: Chargeable Required feature: No. Only available on Model L28. Maximum number of features: One Installation: Plant or Field Interposers An interposer can be ordered for attachment to various servers and adapters. (#5096) LC-SC Fibre Cable Interposer 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 F28 Maximum number of features: None Installation: Plant or Field (#5099) VHDCI/HD68 Cable/Interposer 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 #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, and #5625 which eliminates the need for feature #5099. Feature type: Chargeable Required feature: No. Available only on Model L28. 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 2U 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: (#5302) 2.5 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable (#5305) 5 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable (#5310) 10 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable (#5325) 25 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable Cables with a VHDCI connector on one end and an HD68 connector on the other end: (#5602) 2.5 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable (#5604) 4.5 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable (#5610) 10 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable (#5625) 25 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable Feature type: Chargeable Required feature: No Maximum number of features: None Installation: Plant or Field Fibre Channel Cables Fibre Channel cables are available as optional features for attaching the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 to servers and other adapters. Each of the following 50 micron cables has an SC connector on one end and a LC connector, as used on iSeries feature #2765 and pSeries feature #6228, at the opposite end: (#5907) 7 meter LC/SC Fibre Channel Cable (#5922) 22 Meter LC/SC Fibre Channel Cable (#5961) 61 Meter LC/SC Fibre Channel Cable Each of the following 50 micron cables has an LC connector on both ends: (#6005) 5 Meter LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable (#6025) 25 Meter LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable (#6061) 61 Meter LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable Feature type: Chargeable Required feature: No Maximum number of features: 99 Installation: Plant or Field (#7003) Rack Mount Kit This feature provides the necessary hardware to mount the Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 in a standard 19-inch EIA equipment rack. Two 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 Ultrium Tape 2U Autoloader 3581 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. 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 Ultrium Tape 2U 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 2U Autoloader 3581. (#8002) Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge 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 This feature provides one 200GB data cartridge for use with Ultrium 2 Tape Drives. Feature type: Chargeable Required feature: No Maximum number of features: 20 Installation: Plant Only Feature Exchanges Not available. Back to top   Accessories None. Customer Replacement Parts None. Back to top   Machine Elements None. Back to top   Supplies For End Users: 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. IBM media can also be ordered directly through AAS using machine type 3589. Refer to the 3589 Sales Manual for further information. The part numbers for additional supplies are: IBM Part Number Supply Item --------- ------------------------------------------------------- 08L9120 IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge (100 GB) 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: http://www.storage.ibm.com/media Diskettes Not available. Trademarks (R), (TM), * Trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ** Company, product, or service name may be a trademark or service mark of others. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 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