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IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates
Type ModelAnnounced AvailableMarketing Withdrawn Service DiscontinuedReplaced By
3581-F38 2005/02/152005/03/04 - - -
3581-L38 2005/02/152005/03/04 - - -


 
Abstract

The IBM 3581 Tape Autoloader is an external 2U stand-alone or rack-mountable unit that incorporates a single IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive. The 3581 Tape Autoloader capacity is eight tape cartridges, providing a media capacity of up to 3.2 TB (6.4 TB with 2:1 compression) data storage per unit.

Other Ultrium 3 Tape Drive enhancements to help improve performance and reliability include the addition of a dual stage 16 head actuator, independent tape loader and threader motors with positive pin retention, graceful dynamic braking, a larger 128 MB internal buffer, and highly integrated electronics using IBM-engineered copper technology.

Model Abstract 3581-L38

The IBM 3581 Tape Autoloader Model L38 has 8 cartridge slots, a 400 GB native data capacity, 800 GB data capacity with compression, 1 Ultrium tape drive, Low Voltage Differential Ultra160 SCSI attachment, and language support.

Model Abstract 3581-F38

The IBM 3581 Tape Autoloader Model F38 has 8 cartridge slots, a 400 GB native data capacity, 800 GB data capacity with compression, 1 Ultrium tape drive, Native Switched Fabric 2Gbps Fibre channel attachment, and language support.
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Highlights

The 3581 Tape Autoloader combines IBM tape and automation reliability at open systems prices. The Models L38 and F38 support entry-level unattended backup, open systems attachment flexibility, and enhanced capacity and performance, and include:

  • LVD SCSI (Model L38), native switched fabric 2 Gbps Fibre channel (Model F38)

  • Ultrium 3 autoloader native data capacities up to 3.2 TB (up to 6.4 TB using 2:1 compression) with eight cartridge slots

  • Use of LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive with a native drive data rate of 80 MB/sec

  • Optional bar code reader and/or remote management unit

  • Sequential or random access

  • Stand-alone or rack-mount option

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Description

The IBM TotalStorage Tape 3581 Autoloader Models L38 and F38 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 3 Tape Drive which more than doubles tape drive performance over the previous generation IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives (Ultrium 2). It has a native data transfer rate of up to 80 MB/sec native data transfer rate. In addition, with the use of the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridge, the Ultrium 3 Tape Drive has the capability of writing twice as much data, up to 400 GB native capacity (800 GB with 2:1 compression). IBM Ultrium 3 Tape Drives can read and write LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridges at original Ultrium 2 capacities. IBM Ultrium 3 Tape Drives can also read LTO Ultrium 1 Data Cartridges with improved data rates of up to 20 MB/sec native data transfer rate (40 MB/sec with 2:1 compression). The Model L38 comes with a Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Ultra160 SCSI attachment, while the Model F38 comes with a native switched fabric 2 Gbps Fibre channel attachment, for connection to a wide spectrum of open systems servers.

Product preview

IBM intends to introduce and support Write Once, Read Many (WORM) functionality in products featuring IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drives. Earlier non-WORM generation 3 drives can be upgraded for WORM support via an update of the firmware to use the new generation 3 WORM Media cartridge as it is made available. Products will be fully compliant to the LTO generation 3 standard for WORM functionality.

Previews provide insight into IBM plans and direction. Specific availability dates, ordering information, and terms and conditions will be provided when the product functionality is announced.

The 3581 Tape Autoloader is an external stand-alone or rack-mountable unit and contains a LTO Ultrium tape drive designed for the heavy demands of backup tape storage. The 3581 Tape Autoloader capacity is eight tape cartridges, providing a media capacity of up to 3.2 TB (6.4 TB with 2:1 compression) data storage per unit. It is supported for LVD Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) for Fibre channel attachment to IBM eServer i5 and iSeries, AS/400, IBM eServer p5 and pSeries, RS/6000, IBM eServer xSeries, Netfinity, HP, Sun, Linux, UNIX, and PC servers.

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Models L38 and F38 incorporate the IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive. The IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive is the third-generation LTO Ultrium Tape Drive in the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium family of products. The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive offers the following significant improvements over the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive:

  • Increased performance - Maximum tape drive throughput data rate performance is more than doubled, up to 80 MB/sec native data transfer rate. Data tracks are now written 16 at a time. IBM Ultrium 3 Tape Drives can read and write, at 8 data tracks at a time, LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridges at Ultrium 2 capacities and rates and read LTO Ultrium 1 Data Cartridges at Ultrium 1 capacities with improved rates.

    Note: Although the 3581 Tape Autoloader provides the capability for excellent tape performance, other components of the system may limit the actual performance achieved. Also, whereas 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.

  • Larger capacity - The tape cartridge capacity is doubled over the Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge up to 400 GB native physical capacity (800 GB with 2:1 compression), with the use of the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridge. This is achieved by increasing the linear density, the number of tape tracks, and the media length. The tape itself is an advanced metal particle tape developed to help provide durability and capacity.

  • Ultrium 2 cartridge compatibility - The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive can read and write on Ultrium 2 cartridges.

  • SCSI Ultra160 LVD attachment - The Model L38 comes with a SCSI Ultra160 LVD attachment, for connection to a wide spectrum of open system servers. They are supported on AIX, OS/400, i5/OS, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Linux, and other open systems.

  • Fibre channel attachment - The Model F38 comes with native switched fabric 2 Gbps Fibre Channel attachment. They are supported on AIX, OS/400, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Linux, and other open systems.

  • Dual-stage 16-channel head actuator - The actuator is designed to provide precision head alignment to help support higher track density and improved data integrity.

  • Independent tape loader and threader motors and positive pin retention - These are designed to help improve the reliability of loading and unloading a cartridge, and to retain the pin even if tension is dropped. With an independent loader motor coupled with the positive pin retention, the tape threads with a higher level of reliability.

  • Dynamic amplitude asymmetry compensation: Readback signals are optimized for linear readback response from magneto resistive read head transducers.

  • Larger internal data buffer - There is a 128 MB internal data buffer in the Ultrium 3 Tape Drive as compared to a 64 MB internal data buffer in the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive.

  • Highly integrated electronics using IBM engineered copper technology - Designed to reduce the total number of components in the drive, lower chip temperatures, and reduce power requirements, helping to provide for a more reliable drive. The third-generation drive electronics are also designed to provide "on-the-fly" error correction capability for soft errors in the memory arrays in data and control paths.

  • Graceful dynamic braking - In the event of power failure, reel motors are designed to maintain tension and gradually decelerate instead of stopping abruptly, helping reduce tape breakage, stretching, or loose tape wraps during a sudden power-down.

Proven IBM LTO Ultrium features enhanced in IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive include:

  • Servo and track layout technology - There are 704 data tracks in Ultrium 3 versus 512 data tracks in Ultrium 2. The high-bandwidth servo system features a low-mass servo to help more effectively track servo bands and improve data throughput with damaged media in less-than-optimal shock and vibe environments.

  • Surface Control Guiding Mechanism - IBM's patented Surface Control Guiding Mechanism is designed to guide the tape along the tape path in the IBM Ultrium 3 Tape Drive. This method uses the surface of the tape, rather than the edges, to control tape motion. This helps reduce tape damage (especially to the edges of the tape) and 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 3 helps minimize contact, debris accumulation, and wear on the tape as it moves over the read/write heads.

  • Digital speed matching - The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive is designed to perform dynamic speed matching (at one of five speeds, 40, 50, 60, 70, or 80 MB/sec) 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 helps reduce the number of backhitch repositions and improve throughput performance. Speed matching on Ultrium 3 ranges from 40 to 80 MB/sec versus 17.5 to 35 MB/sec on Ultrium 2.

  • Robust drive components optimized for automation environments - The drive was designed using some of the most robust components available, such as: 1) all metal clutch, 2) steel ball bearings in loader, 3) robust leader block design, 4) single circuit card, to help enhance reliability and prolong the life of the drive.

  • Power management - The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive power management function is designed to control the drive electronics to be either completely turned off or to be in a low-power mode when the circuit functions are not needed for drive operation.

  • Adaptive read equalization - The drive is designed to automatically compensates for dynamic changes in readback signal response.

  • Dynamic amplitude asymmetry compensation - Readback signals are designed to dynamically optimize for linear readback response from magneto resistive read head transducers.

  • Separate writing of multiple filemarks - Separate writing of multiple filemarks is designed to cause 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 helps 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 helps prevent having to rewrite datasets containing customer data and the first filemark if such an append occurs.

  • LTO Data Compression (LTO-DC) - The Ultrium 3 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 IBM lossless compression algorithms. IBM's patented "Scheme-Swapping" compression is designed to look ahead at incoming data, and determine the most efficient storage method (either ALDC or pass-thru mode) to help provide optimal data compression and increased data throughput.

  • 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 3 Tape Drive uses SARS to help isolate failures between media and hardware. The SARS uses the cartridge performance history saved in the CM module and the drive performance history kept in the drive flash EEPROM to help determine the more likely cause of failure. SARS can cause the drive to request a cleaner tape, to mark the media as degraded, and to indicate that the hardware has degraded.

With support for LTO Ultrium-format tape data cartridges, the 3581 Tape Autoloader provides an excellent migration path from digital linear tape (DLT or SDLT), 1/4-inch, 4mm, or 8mm Tape Drives.
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Product Positioning

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 3581 Tape Autoloader 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 3581 Tape Autoloader 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 IBM eServer p5 and pSeries, RS/6000, IBM eServer i5 and iSeries, AS/400, IBM eServer xSeries, and other popular open systems.

The 3581 Tape Autoloader offers one IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive and eight cartridge slots with an autoloader capacity of 6.4 TB (with 2:1 compression) or 3.2 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 Tape 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 Autoloader provides an excellent functional alternative to DLT/SDLT, 1/4-inch, 4mm, 8mm/AIT, or IBM Magstar MP 3570 Tape Drives.

For capacity requirements less than 800 GB (compressed), the external IBM TotalStorage 3580 Tape Drive should be considered.

For capacity requirements greater than 6.4 TB (compressed), the IBM TotalStorage 3582 Tape Library should be considered with its one or two IBM Ultrium Tape Drives and 24 cartridge slots, with a capacity of 9.6 TB native to 19.2 TB (compressed) in an entry-level automation library.

For capacity requirements greater than 9.6 TB and scalable drives and numbers of cartridges, the IBM TotalStorage 3583 Tape Library and IBM TotalStorage 3584 Tape Library should be considered. You can tailor the IBM TotalStorage 3583 Tape Library to address system capacity and performance needs, on 3583 Models L18, L36, and L72 respectively, using up to six IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives. The IBM TotalStorage 3584 Tape Library can address system capacity and performance requirement from 25.6 TB to 2.7 PB (51.2 TB to 2.7 PB 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 needs, optimized for enterprise multi-mode and host attachment, high-cycle and start/stop intensive tape applications, consider the IBM TotalStorage 3592 Tape Drive with the IBM TotalStorage 3584 Tape Library or the IBM TotalStorage 3494 Tape Library.
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Models

Model Summary Matrix

Model Cartridge Slots Native Data Capacity Data Capacity (w/Compression) Ultrium Tape Drives Attachment
L38 8 400 GB 800 GB 1 Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Ultra160 SCSI
F38 8 400 GB 800 GB 1 Native Switched Fabric 2Gbps Fibre channel

Customer Setup (CSU)

The 3581 Model L38 and F38 are Customer Setup.

Devices Supported

None.

Model Conversions

None.
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Technical Description
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The 3581 Tape Autoloader 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 3581 Tape Autoloader capacity is eight tape cartridges, providing a media capacity of up to 3.2 TB (6.4 TB with 2:1 compression) data storage per unit. It is supported for LVD Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) and Fibre channel attachment to i5 and iSeries, AS/400, p5 and pSeries, RS/6000, xSeries, Netfinity, HP, Sun, Linux, UNIX, and PC servers.

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Models L38 and F38 incorporate the IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive. The IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive is the third generation LTO Ultrium Tape Drive in the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium family of products. The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive offers the following significant improvements over the IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drive:

  • Tape drive performance is more than doubled, up to 160 MB/sec native data transfer rate. IBM Ultrium 3 Tape Drives can read LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges at Ultrium 1 capacities and with improved performance up to 80 MB/sec native data transfer rate and can read and write LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridges at Ultrium 2 capacities and performance.

    Note: Although the 3581 Tape Autoloader 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. 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 Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge up to 400 GB native capacity (800 GB with 2:1 compression), with the use of the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 400 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.

  • Ultrium 2 cartridge compatibility - The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive can read and write on Ultrium 2 cartridges.

  • SCSI Ultra160 LVD attachment - The Model L38 comes with a SCSI Ultra160 LVD attachment, for connection to a wide spectrum of open system servers. They are supported on AIX, OS/400, i5/OS, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Linux, and other open systems.

  • Fibre channel attachment - The Model F38 comes with native switched fabric 2 Gbps Fibre Channel attachment. They are supported on AIX, OS/400, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Linux, and other open systems.

  • Dual stage 16 channel head actuator - designed to provide precision head alignment to help support higher track density and improved data integrity

  • Independent tape loader and threader motors and positive pin retention - designed to help improve the reliability of loading and unloading a cartridge, and to retain the pin even if tension is dropped. With an independent loader motor coupled with the positive pin retention, the tape threads with a higher level of reliability.

  • Dynamic amplitude asymmetry compensation: dynamically optimizes readback signals for linear readback response from magneto resistive read head transducers.

  • Larger internal data buffer - There is a 128 MB internal data buffer in the Ultrium 3 Tape Drive as compared to a 64 MB internal data buffer in the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive.

  • Highly integrated electronics using IBM engineered copper technology - designed to reduce the total number of components in the drive, lower chip temperatures, and reduce power requirements, helping to provide for a more reliable drive. The generation 3 drive electronics also incorporate on-the-fly error correction of soft errors in the memory arrays in data and control paths.

  • Graceful dynamic braking - In the event of power failure, reel motors are designed to maintain tension and gradually decelerate instead of stopping abruptly, helping reduce tape breakage, stretching, or loose tape wraps during a sudden power-down.

Proven IBM LTO Ultrium features enhanced in IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive include:

  • Servo and track layout technology - There are 704 data tracks in Ultrium 3 verses 512 data tracks in Ultrium 2. High bandwidth servo system features a low-mass servo to help more effectively track servo bands and improve data throughput with damaged media in less-than-optimal shock and vibe environments.

  • Surface Control Guiding Mechanism - IBM's patented Surface Control Guiding Mechanism is designed to guide the tape along the tape path in the IBM Ultrium 3 Tape Drive. 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 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 3 helps minimize contact, debris accumulation, and wear on the tape as it moves over the read/write heads.

  • Digital speed matching - The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive is designed to perform dynamic speed matching (at one of five speeds, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 MB/sec) 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 helps reduce the number of backhitch repositions and improves throughput performance. Speed matching on Ultrium 3 ranges from 40 to 80 MB/sec versus 17.5 to 35 MB/sec on Ultrium 2.

  • Robust drive components optimized for automation environments - Drive designed using some of the most robust components available, such as: 1) all metal clutch, 2) steel ball bearings in loader, 3) robust leader block design, 4) single circuit card, to help enhance reliability and prolong the life of the drive.

  • Power management - The Ultrium 3 Tape Drive power management function is designed to control the drive electronics to be either completely turned off or to be in a low-power mode when the circuit functions are not needed for drive operation.

  • Adaptive read equalization - automatically compensates for dynamic changes in readback signal response.

  • Dynamic amplitude asymmetry compensation: dynamically optimizes readback signals for linear readback response from magneto resistive read head transducers.

  • Separate writing of multiple filemarks - Separate writing of multiple filemarks is designed to cause 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 helps 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 helps prevent having to rewrite datasets containing customer data and the first filemark in cases if such an append occurs.

  • LTO Data Compression (LTO-DC) - The Ultrium 3 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 IBM lossless compression algorithms. IBM's patented "Scheme-Swapping" compression is designed to look ahead at incoming data, and determines the most efficient storage method (either ALDC or pass-thru mode) to help provide optimal data compression and increased data throughput.

  • 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 3 Tape Drive uses SARS to help isolate failures between media and hardware. The SARS use the cartridge performance history saved in the CM module and the drive performance history kept in the drive flash EEPROM to help determine the more likely cause of failure. SARS can cause the drive to request a cleaner tape, 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 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.

Physical Specifications

3581 Models L38 and F38

  • Width: Rack mount 483 mm (19 in), stand-alone 321 mm (16.6 in)
  • Depth: Rack mount 864 mm (34 in), stand-along 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 lb) 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 L38 and F38

  • 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 acoustical noise sound power levels LwAd in bels: 5.1/5.9

  • Heat output: 100 watts (86 KCal/Hr.)

Limitations

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 3581 Tape Autoloader operating environment must not conflict with media operating and storage requirements. If media is stored in the 3581 for more than ten hours, the media storage temperature requirements must be met.

Hardware Requirements

The IBM 3581 Tape Autoloader comes with raven black covers. The Model L38 has an Ultra160 SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) interface. The Model F38 has a Fibre Channel interface. The 3581 Tape Autoloader can be attached to the IBM eServer i5 and iSeries, IBM eServer p5 and pSeries, IBM eServer 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-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/tape/lto
  1. Select "Product Details"
  2. Then select "LTO Compatibility"
  3. Then view "Independent Software Vendor (ISV) matrix for LTO" 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. A SCSI cable and terminator are provided on a Model L38 with the initial plant order. A Fibre cable should be specified on a Model F38 with the initial plant order. 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 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

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 3581 Tape Autoloader to host Fibre Channel adapters, Fibre Channel Switches, or other Fibre Channel components. The IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Fibre Tape Drive comes with an LC Duplex connector.

Features available for Fibre Channel cables, and their respective lengths, are as follows:

  • 6005 - 5 m LC-LC Fibre Channel cable
  • 6013 - 13 m LC-LC Fibre Channel cable
  • 6025 - 25 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 3581 Tape Autoloader Sales Manual for detailed descriptions of these features.

Fibre Channel Attachment

IBM eServer i5 and iSeries and AS/400

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Model F38 can be attached to iSeries models that support Version 5 Release 1 (V5R1), or later (depending on adapter type), and the following adapter:

  • PCI Fibre Channel Tape Controller (#2765)
  • PCI Fibre Channel Tape Controller (#5704)

IBM eServer p5 and pSeries and RS/6000

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Model F38 can be attached to the following pSeries or RS/6000 models and the following adapters:

  • 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter (#5716). This adapter has an LC Duplex connector so you should order the LC/LC Fibre Cables for attachment. It is used in the following pSeries models:
    • pSeries 630 (7028 - 6C4, 6E4)
    • pSeries 615 (7029 - 6C3, 6E3)
    • pSeries 650 (7038 - 6M2)
    • pSeries 655 (7039 - 651)
    • pSeries 670 (7040 - 671) through I/O drawer (7040 - 61D)
    • pSeries 690 (7040 - 681) through I/O drawer (7040 - 61D)
    • 9114 - 275
    • 9124 - 720

  • Gigabit Fibre Channel Adapter for PCI Bus (#6227). This adapter has an SC connector and is used in the following pSeries and RS/6000 models:
    • 7013 - S70, S7A
    • 7015 - S70, S7A
    • 7017 - S70, S7A, S80
    • pSeries 680 (7017 - S85)
    • pSeries 620 (7025 - 6F0, 6F1)
    • 7025 - F50, F80, H70
    • pSeries 660 (7026 - 6H0, 6H1, 6M1)
    • pSeries 640 (7026 - B80)
    • 7026 - H50, H70, H80, M80
    • 7043 - 270
    • 7044 - 170, 270

  • Gigabit Fibre Channel Adapter for 64-bit PCI Bus (#6228). This adapter has an LC connector and is used in the following pSeries and RS/6000 models:
    • pSeries 680 (7017 - S85)
    • pSeries 620 (7025 - 6F0, 6F1)
    • 7025 - F50, F80, H70
    • pSeries 660 (7026 - 6H0, 6H1, 6M1)
    • pSeries 640 (7026 - B80)
    • 7026 - H50, H70, H80, M80
    • pSeries 610 (7028 - 6C1, 6E1)
    • pSeries 630 (7028 - 6C4, 6E4)
    • pSeries 650 (7038 - 6M2)
    • pSeries 655 (7039 - 651)
    • pSeries 670 (7040 - 671) through I/O drawer (7040 - 61D)
    • pSeries 690 (7040 - 681) through I/O drawer (7040 - 61D)
    • 7043 - 270
    • 7044 - 170, 270
    • 9112 - 265
    • 9114 - 275

  • 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter (#6239). This adapter has an LC Duplex connector so you should order the LC/LC Fibre Cables for attachment. It is used in the following pSeries models:
    • pSeries 620 (7025 - 6F0, 6F1)
    • pSeries 660 (7026 - 6H0, 6H1, 6M1)
    • pSeries 640 (7026 - B80)
    • pSeries 610 (7028 - 6C1, 6E1)
    • pSeries 630 (7028 - 6C4, 6E4)
    • pSeries 615 (7029 - 6C3, 6E3)
    • pSeries 650 (7038 - 6M2)
    • pSeries 655 (7039 - 651)
    • pSeries 670 (7040 - 671) through I/O drawer (7040 - 61D)
    • pSeries 690 (7040 - 681) through I/O drawer (7040 - 61D)
    • 7044 - 170, 270
    • 9112 - 265
    • 9114 - 275

The 3581 Tape Autoloader can also be attached to the following adapters on Linux running on pSeries:

  • Gigabit Fibre Channel Adapter for 64-bit PCI Bus (#6228)
  • 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter (#6239)

The supported Linux distributions are Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 3, SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8.

The 3581 Tape Autoloader can also be attached to the following adapters on Linux running on IBM eServer p5:

  • 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter (#6239)
  • 2 Gigabit Fibre Channel PCI-X Adapter (#5716)

The supported Linux distributions are Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 3, SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9.

IBM eServer xSeries and Netfinity

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Model F38 can be attached to systems supporting the following adapters:

  • Emulex LP8000 1 Gbps Fibre Channel PCI Bus Host Adapter
  • Emulex LP9002L 2 Gbps Fibre Channel PCI Bus Host Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2200F 64-bit PCI-to-Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2310FL Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2340 Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2340L Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2342 Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2342L Fibre Channel Adapter
  • FAStT500 Host Bus Adapter, part number 00N6881
  • FAStT FC-2 Host Bus Adapter, part number 19K1246
  • FAStT FC-2 133 Host Bus Adapter, part number 24P0960

IBM eServer zSeries

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Model F38 can be attached to IBM zSeries 800 (z800) and zSeries 900 (z900) supporting Linux attachment with the following adapters:

  • FICON card (feature #2315 or #2318) with Fibre Channel Protocol support
  • FICON Express card (feature #2319 or #2320) with Fibre Channel Protocol support

Intel-based Systems

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Model F38 can be attached to systems supporting the following adapters:

  • Emulex LP8000 Fibre Channel PCI Bus Host Adapter
  • Emulex LP9002L Fibre Channel PCI Bus Host Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2200F 64-bit PCI-to-Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2310FL Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2340 Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2340L Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2342 Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2342L Fibre Channel Adapter

The 3581 Model F38 can also be attached to systems supporting certain Linux distributions and the following adapters:

  • QLogic QLA-2200F 64-bit PCI-to-Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2310F/L Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2340/L Fibre Channel Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2342/L Fibre Channel Adapter
  • Emulex LP9002L Fibre Channel PCI Bus Host Adapter
  • Emulex LP9802 Fibre Channel PCI Bus Host Adapter

Sun SPARC

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Model F38 can be attached to models supporting Sun Solaris 8 and 9 with the following adapters:

  • Emulex Light Pulse LP8000 Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter
  • Emulex Light Pulse LP9002L Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter
  • Emulex Light Pulse LP9802 Fibre Channel PCI-X Host Bus Adapter
  • Emulex Light Pulse LP9042DC Fibre Channel PCI-X Host Bus Adapter
  • Emulex Light Pulse LP10000 FIbre Channel PCI-X Host Bus Adapter
  • Emulex Light Pulse LP9002C Fibre Channel cPCI Host Bus Adapter
  • Emulex Light Pulse LP8000S Fibre Channel SBus Host Bus Adapter
  • Emulex Light Pulse LP9002S Fibre Channel SBus Host Bus Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2200F Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2310FL Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter
  • Qlogic QLA-2340 Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter
  • QLogic QLA-2340L Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter
  • Qlogic QLA-2342 Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter
  • Qlogic QLA-2342L Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter
  • AMCC FCE-6460 Fibre Channel PCI Host Bus Adapter
  • AMCC FCE-1473 Fibre Channel SBus Host Bus Adapter
  • AMCC FCC-6562 Fibre Channel cPCI Host Bus Adapter
  • AMCC FCC2-6562 Fibre Channel cPCI Host Bus Adapter
  • AMCC FCX-6562 Fibre Channel PCI-X Host Bus Adapter
  • AMCC FCX2-6562 Fibre Channel PCI-X Host Bus Adapter

Hewlett-Packard

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Model F38 can be attached to 64-bit rp54xx, rp74xx, and rp8400 servers supporting HP-UX 11.0 and 11i with the following adapters:

  • HP A5158A Fibre Channel Mass Storage Adapter
  • HP A6795A Fibre Channel PCI Tachyon XL2 Host Bus Adapter
  • HP A6826A PCI-X Fibre Channel Adapter (11i only)

SCSI Attachment

IBM eServer i5 and iSeries and AS/400

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Model L38 (LVD Drive) can be attached to models that support OS/400 V5R2, or later, and the following adapter:

  • PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra 320 SCSI Blind Swap Adapter (#5710) (LVD)
  • PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra 320 SCSI HBA (#5712) (LVD)
  • PCI-X Ultra Tape Controller (#5702) (LVD, VHDCI)

IBM eServer p5 and pSeries, RS/6000, and RS/6000 SP

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Model L38 (LVD drive) can be attached to models supporting the following adapters:

  • The PCI-X Dual Ultra320 SCSI Blind Swap Adapter (#5710) for LVD attachment (with a VHDCI connector) on the following pSeries and RS/6000 models:
    • pSeries Regatta MI (7038-6M2)
    • pSeries Regatta H (7040-61R)

  • The PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra 320 SCSI Adapter (#5712) for LVD attachment (with a VHDCI connector) on the following pSeries and RS/6000 models:
    • pSeries 610 (7028 - 6C1, 6E1)
    • pSeries 615 (7029 - 6C3, 6E3)
    • pSeries 630 (7028 - 6C4, 6E4)
    • 7311-D11, D20
    • 9112 - 265
    • 9114-275

  • The PCI Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI Adapter (#6203) for LVD/SE attachment (with a VHDCI connector) on the following pSeries and RS/6000 models:
    • pSeries 680 (7017 - S85)
    • pSeries 620 (7025 - 6F0, 6F1)
    • 7025 - F50, F80, H70
    • pSeries 660 (7026 - 6H0, 6H1, 6M1)
    • pSeries 640 (7026 - B80)
    • 7026 - H70, H80, M80
    • pSeries 610 (7028 - 6C1, 6E1)
    • pSeries 615 (7029 - 6C3, 6E3)
    • pSeries 630 (7028 - 6C4, 6E4)
    • pSeries 650 (7038 - 6M2)
    • pSeries 655 (7039 - 651)
    • pSeries 670 (7040 - 671) through I/O drawer (7040 - 61D)
    • pSeries 690 (7040 - 681) through I/O drawer (7040 - 61D)
    • 7043 - 150
    • 7044 - 170, 270
    • 7046 - B50
    • 7311-D11, D20
    • 9112 - 265
    • 9114-275

  • The PCI Dual Channel Ultra2 SCSI Adapter (#6205) for LVD/SE attachment (with a VHDCI connector) on the following pSeries and RS/6000 models:
    • pSeries 680 (7017 - S85)
    • pSeries 620 (7025 - 6F0, 6F1)
    • 7025 - F40 (AIX 5.2 not supported)
    • 7025 - F50, F80, H70
    • pSeries 660 (7026 - 6H0, 6H1, 6M1)
    • pSeries 640 (7026 - B80)
    • 7026 - H50, H70, H80, M80
    • 7043 - 150, 260, 270
    • 7044 - 170, 270
    • 7046 - B50

  • The Integrated Ultra2 SCSI Adapter for LVD attachment (with a VHDCI connector) on the following pSeries and RS/6000 models:
    • pSeries 620 (7025 - 6F0, 6F1)
    • 7025 - F80
    • pSeries 660 (7026 - 6H0, 6H1, 6M1)
    • pSeries 640 (7026 - B80)
    • 7026 - H80, M80
    • 7044 - 170, 270

  • The Integrated Ultra3 SCSI Adapter for LVD attachment (with a VHDCI connector) on the following pSeries and RS/6000 models:
    • pSeries 610 (7028 - 6C1, 6E1)
    • pSeries 630 (7028 - 6C4, 6E4)
    • pSeries 650 (7038 - 6M2)
    • pSeries 655 (7039 - 651)
    • 9112 - 265

  • The 3581 Tape Autoloader can also be attached to the following adapters on Linux running on pSeries:
    • PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra 320 Blind Swap Adapter (#5710) (LVD)
    • PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra 320 SCSI HBA (#5712) (LVD)

    The supported Linux distributions are Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 3, SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8.

  • The 3581 Tape Autoloader can also be attached to the following adapters on Linux running on IBM eServer p5:
    • PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra 320 Blind Swap Adapter (#5710) (LVD)
    • PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra 320 SCSI HBA (#5712) (LVD)

    The supported Linux distributions are Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 3, SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9.

Note: Optimal performance is obtained when the 3581 is the sole device attached to the integrated SCSI adapter.

IBM eServer xSeries and Netfinity Systems

The 3581 Tape Autoloader can be attached to xSeries and Netfinity systems supporting the following adapters:

  • Netfinity #33L5000 Wide Ultra2 SCSI PCI Adapter (LVD)
  • Netfinity #19K4646 PCI Wide Ultra160 SCSI PCI Adapter (LVD, VHDCI)
  • Adaptec SCSI Card 17P8594 (LVD)

Intel-Based Systems

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Model L38 (LVD Drive) can be attached to systems supporting the following adapters:

  • Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 (LVD)
  • Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 (LVD, VHDCI)
  • Adaptec SCSI Card 39320-R (LVD)
  • Adaptec SCSI Card 39320D-R (LVD, VHDCI)
  • Adaptec AHA-2940U2W Ultra2/Wide LVD SCSI adapter
  • LSI Logic SYM22910 64-bit PCI-to-Ultra2/SCSI Dual Channel Host Adapter (LVD, VHDCI)

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Model L38 can be attached to systems supporting certain Linux distributions and the following adapters:

  • Adaptec SCSI Card 2940 U2W (LVD)
  • Adaptec SCSI Card 29160 (LVD)
  • Adaptec SCSI Card 29320 (Single Port LVD)
  • Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 (LVD, VHDCI)
  • Adaptec SCSI Card 39320 (Dual Port LVD)

Sun SPARC

The 3581 Tape Autoloader Model L38 (LVD Drive) can be attached to models supporting Sun Solaris 8 and 9 with the following PCI adapter:

  • X2222A, Sun PCI Adapter with two fast Ethernet and two SCSI (LVD, VHDCI)

Hewlett-Packard

The 3581 Tape Autoloader can be attached to 64-bit PCI rp54xx, rp74xx, and rp8400 servers supporting HP-UX 11.0 and 11i with one of the following adapters:

  • A5150A, Ultra2 LVD Dual-Port SCSI Adapter (VHDCI)
  • A5149A, Ultra2 LVD Single-Port SCSI Adapter (VHDCI)
  • A6828A, Ultra160 Single-Port Adapter
  • A6829A, Ultra160 Dual-Port Adapter

Software Requirements

The 3581 Tape Autoloader is supported on the following operating systems at the minimum levels indicated:

  • OS/400 V5R2, or later
  • AIX 5L V5.1, V5.2, V5.3, or later
  • Sun Solaris 8, 9
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 (build 2195, or greater)
  • Microsoft Windows 2003 (build 3790, or greater)
  • HP-UX 11.0 and HP-UX 11i (64-bit). HP-UX patches may be required.
  • Linux distributions: Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 3, SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8

For a current list of host software versions and release levels that support the 3581, refer to the following Web site:

http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/tape/lto
  1. Select "Product Details"
  2. Then select "LTO Compatibility"
  3. Then view "Independent Software Vendor (ISV) matrix for LTO" for the product.

Tivoli Storage Manager and other 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 (ISVs). A list of compatible software is available from your IBM representative or at:

http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/tape/lto
  1. Select "Product Details"
  2. Then select "LTO Compatibility"
  3. Then view "Independent Software Vendor (ISV) matrix for LTO" for the product.

IBM continues to work together with the ISVs to support the 3581 Tape Autoloader. Individual application vendors should be contacted for specific information and availability dates.

Vendors of the following products plan to announce support of the 3581 Tape Autoloader on major platforms. The dates represent a best-effort estimate and do not imply commitments.

By the GA date

  • IBM Backup Recovery and Media Management for AS/400 (BRMS)
  • IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)
  • CommVault Systems Galaxy
  • Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup
  • EMC LEGATO NetWorker
  • VERITAS NetBackup and Backup Exec

By GA+90 days

  • BakBone NetVault
  • Computer Associates BrightStor Enterprise Backup
  • EMC Dantz Retrospect
  • Help/Systems Robot/SAVE
  • HP Data Protector
  • Syncsort Backup Express

On as as-needed basis

  • Arkeia
  • Atempo Software Time Navigator
  • EMC LEGATO DX2000 and DX/UL
  • LXI Systems TMS
  • Network Appliance filers
  • Sun Microsystems SAM-FS
  • Yosemite Tapeware

IBM continues to work to support the 3581 Tape Autoloader on the above products. Individual application vendors should be contacted for specific information and availability dates. The list represents accurate information at the time of publication and does not imply completeness.
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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 3581 Tape                 GA32-0470
 Autoloader Models L28/L38/L3H and
 F28/F38/F3H Setup, Operator, and
 Service Guide
 IBM TotalStorage 3581 Tape                 GX35-5071
 Autoloader Models L28/L38/L3H and
 F28/F38/F3H Quick Reference
 IBM Ultrium Device Driver                  GA32-0430
 Installation and User's Guide
 

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 3581 Tape Autoloader Models L28/L38/L3H
  and F28/F38/F3H SCSI Reference (English)
  IBM Ultrium Device Driver Programming Reference (English)
 

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Features -- Specify/Special/Exchange
TOC Link No Charge Specify Codes TOC Link Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable TOC Link Feature Exchanges

No Charge Specify Codes

Description                        Machine     Model    Feature
---------------------------------  -------   ---------  -------
Attached to HP-UX System             3581     L38,F38    9210(1)
Attached to Sun System               3581     L38,F38    9211(1)
Attached to Windows System           3581     L38,F38    9212(1)
Attached to Other Non-IBM Sys        3581     L38,F38    9213(1)
Attached to Linux System             3581     L38,F38    9215(1)
Attached to zSeries Linux            3581       F38      9216(1)
Attach to iSeries or AS/400          3581     L38,F38    9400(2)
Attach to pSeries or RS/6000         3581     L38,F38    9600(2)
2.7m Power Cord 125 V,US/Canada      3581     L38,F38    9800(1)
2.7m Power Cord 250 V,Fr/Germany     3581     L38,F38    9820(1)
2.7m Power Cord 250 V,Denmark        3581     L38,F38    9821(1)
2.7m Power Cord 250 V,UK/China       3581     L38,F38    9825(1)
2.7m Power Cord 250 V,Israel         3581     L38,F38    9827(1)
2.7m Power Cord 250 V,Switzer.       3581     L38,F38    9828(1)
2.7m Power Cord 250 V,S Africa       3581     L38,F38    9829(1)
2.7m Power Cord 250 V,Italy          3581     L38,F38    9830(1)
2.7m Power Cord 250 V,Australia      3581     L38,F38    9831(1)
2.7m Power Cord 250 V,US/Canada      3581     L38,F38    9833(1)
2.7m Power Cord 250 V,Uruguay        3581     L38,F38    9834(1)
2.7m Power Cord 250 V,China (PRC)    3581     L38,F38    9840(1)
Power Cord, 1.8 m, Chicago           3581     L38,F38    9986(1)
 

Note: (1) This feature is available on other models.

Note: (2) This feature is available on other models but the description has changed.

Note: The power cord features are used in the country listed and other countries. Refer to the IBM TotalStorage 3581 Tape Autoloader Models L28/L38/L3H and F28/F38/F3H Setup, Operator, and Service Guide (GA32-0470) for specific country availability or contact your IBM representative.

System Attachment

The following specify codes indicate the type of server to which the 3581 Tape Autoloader 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 F38 only)

(#9400) Attached to iSeries, AS/400 System

(#9600) Attached to pSeries, RS/6000

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: Yes, 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, 10 A, China

(#9986) 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

Description                        Machine     Model    Feature
---------------------------------  -------   ---------  -------
Tape Autoloader                      3581       L38
Tape Autoloader                      3581       F38
RMU                                  3581     L38,F38    1660(1)
SC-LC Fibre Cable Interposer         3581       F38      5096(1)
VHDCI/HD68 Cable Interposer          3581       L38      5099(1)
2.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable          3581       L38      5602(1)
4.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable          3581       L38      5604(1)
10 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable           3581       L38      5610(1)
5 m LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable        3581       F38      6005(1)
13 m LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable       3581       F38      6013(1)
25 m LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable       3581       F38      6025(1)
Rack Mount Kit                       3581     L38,F38    7003(1)
Bar Code Reader                      3581     L38,F38    7004(1)
1 Cleaning Cartridge                 3581     L38,F38    8002(1)
1 Data Cartridge (GEN3)              3581     L38,F38    8301
Options:
Data Cartridge (GEN3) 5-Pack         3581     L38,F38     95P2020
LC-SC Fibre Cable Interposer         3581       F38       96P1637
5.0 m LC/LC Fibre Cable              3581       F38       96P1638
13.0 m LC/LC Fibre Cable             3581       F38       96P1639
25.0 m LC/LC Fibre Cable             3581       F38       96P1640
3581 Rack Mount Kit with Power       3581     L38,F38     24R0998
  Cord(3)
3581 RMU(3)                          3581     L38,F38     24R0997
3581 Barcode Reader(3)               3581     L38,F38     24R0999
 

Note: (1) This feature is available on other models.

Note: (2) This feature is available on other models but the description has changed.

Note: (3) Options previously announced.

Feature Descriptions

(#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

(#5096) LC-SC Fibre Cable Interposer

This feature provides a Fibre Channel cable assembly kit used to convert a 50 micron Fibre Channel cable from SC type to LC type connectors. It includes a 50 micron fibre cable 2 meters in length with a SC duplex female adapter on one end (that can connect to a 50 micron Fibre Channel cable with a SC duplex male connector) and a LC duplex male connector on the other end (for connection to a LC duplex adapter).

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No. Only available on Models F28 and F38.
  • Maximum number of features: 99
  • 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 and L38.
  • Maximum number of features: None
  • Installation: Plant or Field

(96P1637) LC-SC Fibre Cable Interposer

This option provides a Fibre Channel cable assembly kit used to convert a 50 micron Fibre Channel cable from SC type to LC type connectors. It includes a 50 micron fibre cable 2 meters in length with a SC duplex female adapter on one end (that can connect to a 50 micron Fibre Channel cable with a SC duplex male connector) and a LC duplex male connector on the other end (for connection to a LC duplex adapter).

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No. Only available on Models F28, F38 and F3H.
  • 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 Tape Autoloader to servers and other adapters. A 2.5 m SCSI cable and a differential terminator are included with each tape drive.

The following cables are available 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

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Maximum number of features: None
  • Installation: Plant or Field

Fibre channel cables

A Fibre channel cable is required to attach a Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 to host Fibre Channel adapters, Fibre Channel Switches, or other Fibre Channel components. The IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Fibre Tape Drive comes with an LC Duplex connector.

Features available for Fibre Channel cables, and their respective lengths, are as follows:

(#6005) 5 m LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable

(#6013) 13 m LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable

(#6025) 25 m LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Maximum number of features: None
  • 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

A Fibre channel cable is required to attach a 3581 2U Tape Autoloader to host Fibre Channel adapters, Fibre Channel Switches, or other Fibre Channel components. The IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Fibre Tape Drive comes with an LC Duplex connector.

Options available for Fibre Channel cables, and their respective lengths, are as follows:

(96P1638) 5 m LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable

(96P1639) 13 m LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable

(96P1640) 25 m LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No. For Fibre Channel Models only.
  • Maximum number of features: None
  • Installation: Plant or Field

Cartridge Features

The following are optional cartridge features for the 3581 Tape Autoloader Models L38 and F38. Features #8002 and #8301 can be ordered only with the initial order.

One Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge and one Ultrium 400 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 3581 Tape Autoloader.

(#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: Plant Only

(#8301) One Ultrium 400GB Data Cartridge

This feature provides one unlabeled 400 MB data cartridge for use with 3581 Tape Autoloader.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No.
  • Maximum number of features: 20
  • Installation: Plant Only

The following is the cartridge option for the 3581 Tape Autoloader Models L38, F38:

(95P2020) 5-Pack Ultrium 400GB Data Cartridge:

This option provides five unlabeled 400 GB data cartridges for use with 3581 Tape Autoloader.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No.
  • Maximum number of features: None
  • Installation: Plant or Field

Feature Exchanges

Not available.
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Accessories

None.

Customer Replacement Parts

None.
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Machine Elements

None.
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Supplies

For end users

The IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridges and the IBM TotalStorage LTO Cleaning Cartridge, for use in the Ultrium 3 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. Media can also be ordered through 888-IBM-MEDIA (426-6334) in the U.S. or Canada or refer to the following Web site:

http://www.storage.ibm.com/media

The part numbers for additional supplies at this Web site are:

  IBM Part
   Number    Supply Item
  ---------  ---------------------------------------------------
  24R1922    IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 400GB Data Cartridge
  35L2086    IBM TotalStorage LTO Cleaning Cartridge (universal)
  08L9129    Leader Pin Attachment Kit
 

For information about IBM branded media, such as additional IBM LTO Ultrium data or cleaning cartridges, call 888-IBM-MEDIA (426-6334) in the U.S. or Canada or refer to the following Web site:

http://www.storage.ibm.com/media

Diskettes

None.

Trademarks

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** Company, product, or service name may be a trademark or service mark of others.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited.
 © IBM Corporation 2005.
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