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Abstract

The 3583 IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Scalable Tape Library is an automated tape library incorporating IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Tape Drives and attaching to IBM eServer iSeries(TM), AS/400(TM), IBM eServer pSeries(TM), RS/6000*, RS/6000 SP*, IBM eServer xSeries(TM), Netfinity*, IBM eServer zSeries(TM) Linux, and other Unix and PC servers supporting OS/400*, AIX(TM), Sun Solaris**, HP-UX**, Microsoft Windows NT**, Microsoft Windows 2000**, and Microsoft Windows 2003** open systems with a Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI).

Model Abstract 3583-L72

The IBM 3583 Model L72 has 72 cartridge slots, including a 12-cartridge I/O station, and 1-6 IBM Ultrium Tape Drives.
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Highlights

The 3583 provides an IBM tape solution with reliable automation at open systems prices. Other features include:

  • Scalable from one to six IBM Ultrium drives and 18 to 72 IBM Ultrium Tape Cartridges

  • Multi-path support for single or multi-server attachment of homogeneous or heterogeneous applications

  • Built-in bar code reader

  • Tape drives with a SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) interface, SCSI High Voltage Differential (HVD) interface, or Fibre Channel interface

  • External stand-alone or rack-mountable models

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Description

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 is part of the IBM TotalStorage LTO Tape Product family and is designed to be a high-performance, reliable, scalable tape subsystem. Designed for tape automation, the 3583 can be attached to iSeries, AS/400, pSeries, RS/6000, xSeries, Netfinity, zSeries Linux, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, SunSPARC, Hewlett-Packard and other open systems using SCSI attachment or Fibre Channel attachment.

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 can be used for save/restore, program distribution, migration, data interchange, automatic migration of data between disk storage and tape, and mass storage for data archive. Storage and tape management for the 3583 is provided by software such as Tivoli(TM) Storage Manager and other industry-leading compatible software offerings.

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 is an excellent choice if you are:

  • Experiencing growth in online storage requirements
  • Considering a tape automation solution for your data storage needs
  • Considering an IBM Ultrium tape solution

Scalable Automation

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 is a stand-alone automated tape library designed for desktop operation. With an optional feature, the 3583 can be mounted in an industry-standard ANSI EIA-310-D 19-inch rack using 14 EIA units of space. The libraries use the IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives for faster data transfer and reliability in automated library service. The tape handling mechanism is designed to reliably move cartridges to IBM Ultrium tape drives within the library. A bar code reader is included with each library model to enable reading the cartridge labels.

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 is designed for easy expansion. It can accommodate from one to six IBM LTO Ultrium 1 or 2 Tape Drives and from 18 to 72 cartridges. The 3583 has cartridge slot storage capacities of 18, 36, and 72 cartridges in the Models L18, L36, and L72 respectively. The 3583 Models L18 and L36 can be field upgraded to increase their capacity up to 72 cartridges and six drives. Cartridge expansion is in increments of 18 cartridges. One IBM Ultrium drive is required and 5 additional drives are available for factory or field installation. Upgrade features are modular units that are easy to install.

The Ultrium Tape Drives in the 3583 utilize IBM LTO Ultrium tape cartridges, designed for increased tape speeds and high-density data recording. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive supports the Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge, with 200 GB native capacity (400 GB with 2:1 compression). The 3583 library can contain up to 14.4 TB (28.8 TB with 2:1 compression), using up to six IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drives and Ultrium 200 GB data cartridges. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drives and cartridges can be resident in the same Ultrium Tape Library 3583 frame with original Ultrium 1 Tape Drives and Ultrium 100 GB Data Cartridges. Both cartridges have been designed to provide several enhancements over previous tape technologies. The cartridge case is specially designed for use in automated libraries and is designed for repeated, unattended, trouble-free handling. The tape itself is an advanced metal particle tape developed for durability and capacity.

The maximum data capacity of the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 depends on the model and type of tape drive as shown in the following table:

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| Model                |    Ultrium 1      |    Ultrium 2      |
|                      | Native/Compressed | Native/Compressed |
|----------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| L18 - 18 Cartridges  |  1.8 TB /  3.6 TB |  3.6 TB /  7.2 TB |
| L36 - 36 Cartridges  |  3.6 TB /  7.2 TB |  7.2 TB / 14.4 TB |
| L72 - 72 Cartridges  |  7.2 TB / 14.4 TB | 14.4 TB / 28.8 TB |
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The tape library input/output (I/O) station enables cartridges to be inserted and removed without disrupting library operation. The 3583 library comes standard with a one-cartridge I/O station on Models L18 and L36, or a 12-cartridge I/O station on Model L72. Models L18 and L36 can be upgraded to a 12-cartridge I/O station with an optional feature (#8012). The I/O station can be defined as I/O slots or data storage, and the definition affects the number of cartridges available for data storage. Refer to the table below for the various combinations and resulting cartridge storage capacities.

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|           |                |  Slots w/FC 8012 |  Slots w/FC 8012   |
|   Model   | Slots without  |    Defined as    |    Defined as      |
|           |     FC 8012    |      Storage     |     I/O slots      |
|-----------|----------------|------------------|  ------------------|
|   L18     | Storage:  18   |   Storage:  36   |   Storage:  24     |
|           | I/O:       1   |   I/O:       0   |   I/O:      12     |
|-----------|----------------|------------------|--------------------|
| L18 with  | Storage:  36   |   Storage:  54   |   Storage:  42     |
|one FC 8007| I/O:       1   |   I/O:       0   |   I/O:      12     |
| (18-slot  |                |                  |                    |
|  opt.)    |                |                  |                    |
|-----------|----------------|------------------|--------------------|
| L18 with  | Storage:  54   |   Storage:  72   |   Storage:  60     |
|two FC 8007| I/O:       1   |   I/O:       0   |   I/O:      12     |
| (18-slot  |                |                  |                    |
|  opt.)    |                |                  |                    |
|-----------|----------------|------------------|--------------------|
|   L36     | Storage:  36   |   Storage:  54   |   Storage:  42     |
|           | I/O:       1   |   I/O:       0   |   I/O:      12     |
|-----------|----------------|------------------|--------------------|
|L36 with   | Storage:  54   |   Storage:  72   |   Storage:  60     |
|one FC 8007| I/O:       1   |   I/O:       0   |   I/O:      12     |
| (18-slot  |                |                  |                    |
|  opt.)    |                |                  |                    |
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---------------------------------------------------------------------- |L72 with I/O door defined | Storage: 72 | |as storage | I/O: 0 | |--------------------------------------------------------------------| |L72 with I/O door defined | Storage: 60 | |as I/O | I/O: 12 | ----------------------------------------------------------------------  

Each IBM Ultrium 3583 Scalable Tape Library has a display on the front panel that is used for displaying status and error codes. An operator control panel with an LCD display is on the front of the machine and provides status information and menu options. From this panel the operator can initiate actions such as moving and loading tape cartridges or invoking diagnostics. A key lock provides front door locking. For customers requiring extra redundancy in their storage operations, an additional DC power supply option is available.

Remote Management Unit/Specialist

The Remote Management Unit (RMU) comes standard in every library. The RMU/Specialist enables network access to the library through a Web browser, for more detailed status and control. Library status can be sent to the network as Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps. All library operator panel functions can be accessed using the Specialist.

Multi-Path Support

The patented Multi-Path feature of the Ultrium Tape Library 3583 supports sharing of the library robotics. This is accomplished by partitioning the library into up to three multiple logical libraries, and providing each logical library its own separate and distinct drive(s), storage slots, and control path(s). Input/output (I/O) slots are shared on a first-come-first-served basis. This type of partitioning allows heterogeneous applications to share the library robotics independent of each other. Cartridges under library control are not shared between logical libraries, nor allowed to be moved between logical libraries. An example of heterogeneous sharing is a Microsoft Windows 2000 application using the drive and storage slots of one logical library while a UNIX application uses the drive and slots of another logical library.

Logical libraries can also be used for separating Ultrium 1 Tape Drives and cartridges from Ultrium 2 Tape Drives and cartridges, for applications that do not support mixing the drives in the same logical library.

Control Path Failover

For enhanced availability you may use Control Path Failover. This optional feature provides automatic control path failover to a preconfigured redundant control path in the event of a loss of a host adapter or control path drive, without aborting the current job in progress. Support is initially limited to AIX for Fibre Channel attachments and requires usage of the IBM Atape device driver.

Ultrium Tape Drives

The Ultrium Tape Library 3583 supports the IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive in addition to the Ultrium 1 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 significant improvements over the Ultrium 1 Tape Drive.

The Ultrium Tape Drives in the 3583 feature data compression hardware using an adaptation of IBM's Improved Data Recording Capability (IDRC). The tape drive data rate depends on the model and type of tape drive installed. The IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drives come with LVD Ultra160 SCSI, HVD Ultra SCSI, or switched fabric 2 Gbps Fibre Channel attachments for connection to a wide spectrum of open system servers. The Ultrium 1 Tape Drives have LVD Ultra2/Wide SCSI or HVD Ultra SCSI interface attachments. The SCSI Ultrium 1 LVD Tape Drive can attach to a Fibre Channel network through an optional SAN Data Gateway Module feature (#8005). Multiple drives offer enhanced functions such as faster transfer of data, simultaneous backup, concurrent read/write operations, and fault tolerance. The maximum data rates for the IBM LTO Ultrium 1 and 2 Tape Drives are shown below:

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| Ultrium Tape Drive Model | Native Data Rate | Compressed Data Rate |
|--------------------------|------------------|----------------------|
| Ultrium 1 Tape Drive     |     15 MB/second |      30 MB/second    |
| Ultrium 2 Tape Drive     |     35 MB/second |      70 MB/second    |
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Note: Although the IBM Ultrium Tape Drive 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.

Aggregate library data rates of up to 1.4 TB/hour (with 2:1 compression) for a fully configured six-drive 3583 library allow extremely high data transfer performance. IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drives can read and write original LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges at original Ultrium 1 capacities and with improved performance of up to 20 MB/sec native data transfer rate (40 MB/sec with 2:1 compression).

In addition to higher performance and capacity, the IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive offers the following additional improvements over the Ultrium 1 Tape Drive:

  • 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 provides 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 electronics to be either completely turned off or turned on 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 improves performance if a subsequent append overwrites somewhere after the first filemark. Second, writing 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 data sets containing customer data and the first filemark in cases if such an append occurs.

  • 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/hr. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can fill an Ultrium 100 GB data cartridge in 1 hour 29 minutes with a sustained data rate of 71.9 GB/hr. The Ultrium 1 Tape Drive can fill an Ultrium 100 GB data cartridge in 2 hours with a sustained data rate of 53.8 GB/hr.

  • Faster Data Access, Rewind, and Load Times - The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive has the following improvements:
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    | Tape Drive Times         |    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    |
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Proven IBM LTO Ultrium 1 features enhanced in the IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive include:

  • Servo and Track Layout Technology - There are 512 data tracks in Ultrium 2 versus 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 IBM Ultrium 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 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 minimizes 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. Users of LTO-DC can expect to achieve better data compression than users of ALDC.

  • 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. The 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 more likely cause of failure. SARS can cause the drive to mark the media as degraded, and to indicate that the hardware has degraded.

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Product Positioning

As you compare competitive tape solutions, consider:

  • Library scalability: 1 to 6 drives, 18 to 72 cartridges; all within the same physical library
  • Capacity and performance requirements
  • Data integrity, reliability, and availability
  • Storage usage and application requirements
  • Affordability
  • Loyalty to legacy or existing tape formats
  • Multiple heterogeneous hosts and applications

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 and industry-leading software applications lead in addressing these requirements and constitute a functionally rich tape storage solution incorporating LTO Ultrium tape technology. You also gain the flexibility of automated tape library management and unattended save/restore operations.

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 models are an excellent choice for tape automation for pSeries-RS/6000, iSeries-AS/400, xSeries, and other popular open systems. The IBM 3583 utilizes the patented Multi-Path architecture allowing homogeneous or heterogeneous open systems servers to share the library robotics.

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 offers 18 to 72 cartridge slots and up to six IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives. It provides excellent price/performance in the open systems environments where the tape automation requirements are satisfied by one to six drives or a library capacity of 28.8 TB (with 2:1 compression) or 14.4 TB native.

The 3583 tape library is suitable for use in network attached storage implementations, such as backups and mass storage archives where multi-terabyte capacities are required.

The 3583 is the answer to growing storage requirements and shrinking backup windows and is part of a family of IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium tape products.

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 constitutes an excellent tape storage solution for customers with 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 3583 tape drives provide an enhanced functional alternative to DLT/SDLT, 1/4-inch, 4mm, 8mm/AIT, or IBM Magstar MP 3570 tape drives. You can tailor the 3583 library to match their system capacity and performance needs and offer enhanced functions such as faster transfer of data, simultaneous backup, concurrent read/write operations, and fault tolerance.

For capacity requirements greater than 28.8 TB (compressed), the IBM TotalStorage UltraScalable Tape Library 3584 should be considered. The UltraScalable Tape Library 3584 can match system capacity and performance requirements from 28 TB to 496 TB (56 TB to 992 TB with 2:1 compression) using up to 72 IBM Ultrium Tape Drives in up to six 3584 library frames.

For capacity requirements in the 4.8 TB to 9.6 TB (compressed) range with an entry-level automation need, the new IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Library 3582 should be considered with its one or two IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives and 23 cartridge capacity.

For capacity requirements less than 1.4 TB (compressed), the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Autoloader 3581 and the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Drive 3580 should be considered.

For mission-critical data protection, optimized for enterprise multi-mode and host attachment, and high-cycle and start/stop intensive tape applications, consider the proven IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3590 or the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Automated Tape Library 3494.
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Model

Model Summary Matrix

Model Cart Slots Data Capacity (Native) Data Capacity (Comp.) IBM Ultrium Tape Drives
L72 72 14.4 TB 28.8 TB 1-6

Customer Setup (CSU)

Yes.

Devices Supported

None.

Model Conversions

None.

Feature Conversions

  • 8004 to 8003 HVD to LVD LTO Ultrium Drive Sled

    This feature conversion is only available with the field installation of the SAN Data Gateway Module feature (#8005), and is limited to the quantity of feature #8004 installed.


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Technical Description
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The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 is a high-performance, reliable, scalable tape subsystem. Designed for tape automation, the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 can be attached to iSeries, AS/400, pSeries, RS/6000, xSeries, Netfinity, zSeries Linux, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003, SunSPARC, Hewlett-Packard and other open systems using SCSI attachment. The IBM 3583 utilizes the patented Multi-Path architecture, allowing homogeneous or heterogeneous open systems servers to share the library robotics. The libraries use the IBM Ultrium Tape Drives for faster data transfer and reliability in automated library service. Each aspect of the library subsystem has been optimized for repeated, reliable unattended tape handling.

The tape handling mechanism reliably moves cartridges within the library and the IBM Ultrium tape drives. The 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.

Ultrium 2 Tape Drive capacity is up to 200 GB per cartridge in native format, and using compression is up to 400 GB (with 2:1 compression). The Ultrium 2 Tape Drives have sustained data rates of up to 35 MB/sec native and up to 70 MB/sec (at 2:1 compression). The drive burst data rate is up to 160 MB/sec.

Cartridge capacity of the Model L18 is 18 cartridges, the Model L36 is 36 cartridges, and the Model 72 is cartridges. Models 18 and 36 can be field upgraded to hold 72 cartridges. One IBM Ultrium drive is required and five additional drives are available for factory or field installation.

Models L18 and L36 have a single cartridge I/O station for tape cartridges which can optionally be upgraded to a 12-cartridge I/O station. The Model L72 has the 12-cartridge I/O station as standard equipment.

Data rates depend on the tape drive, host attachment interface, data structure, operating system, system hardware, and the ability of the application to maintain this throughput. Installing more than two IBM Ultrium tape drives on a single SCSI bus may adversely affect data transfer rates.

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 attaches to a server using a SCSI adapter or Fibre Channel 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 Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 has its own power and cooling components.

Physical Specifications

  • EIA Units: 14 EIA units (if rack mounted)
  • Height: 68.5 cm (27.0 in) (standalone, with casters)
  • Width: 48.1 cm (18.9 in)
  • Depth: 73.5 cm (28.9 in)
  • Maximum Weight: 116.6 kg (257 lb) (with 6 drives, 72 cartridges)

Operating Environment

  • Temperature: 10 to 38 degrees C (50 to 100 degrees F)

  • Relative Humidity: 20 to 80 (percent)

  • Wet Bulb: 26 degrees C (78.8 degrees F) maximum

  • Voltage: 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz auto-ranging

  • Electrical Power:
    • 6.0 amps at 100 V AC, 3.0 amps at 240 V AC (Maximum configuration)
    • 0.72 KVA

  • Heat Output (Calories per hour/watts): 483/562 (Maximum configuration)

  • Maximum Noise Level in bels (operating/idle): 68/66 (Max. configuration)

Compatibility

The IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives can read and write original IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges. The new LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridges can only be used on the new IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives. However, IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives and cartridges can be resident in the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 with IBM LTO Ultrium 1 Tape Drives and cartridges.

Limitations

Fibre Channel cable lengths are limited to 500 m (1650 ft).

Total LVD SCSI cable length is limited to 25 m (81 ft) using point-to-point interconnection (e.g. one host connected to only one tape drive). Total LVD SCSI cable length is 12 m (39 ft) using multi-drop interconnection (e.g. one host connected to more than one tape drive on the same SCSI bus). Stub length at each device must not exceed 0.1 m (0.33 ft).

Total HVD SCSI cable lengths are limited to 25 m (81 ft.) using point-to-point or multi-drop interconnection. Stub length at each device must not exceed 0.2 m (0.66 ft).

All drives installed at the plant are IBM Ultrium Tape Drives and are installed sequentially beginning at position one.

Data transfer rates on the SCSI bus can be affected by the amount of IBM Ultrium drives attached to the bus. For optimal performance, it is recommended that no more than two IBM Ultrium drives be attached to an individual SCSI bus.

The weight of the 3583 Scalable Tape Library is over 200 pounds. Several 3583s could be mounted in a rack enclosure and a tipping hazard could be created. Customers are advised to take necessary safety precautions when mounting multiple 3583 libraries.

Installing more than one Ultrium drive on a SCSI bus may impact system performance. Intermixing of other SCSI devices on the same SCSI bus as the 3583 may impact performance of those devices.

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 operating environment must not conflict with media operating and storage requirements. If media is stored in the 3583 for more than ten hours, the media storage temperature requirements must be met.

Hardware Requirements

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 can be attached to iSeries, pSeries, xSeries, AS/400, RS/6000, Netfinity, zSeries Linux, and non-IBM servers, workstations, and personal computers that support SCSI HVD, SCSI LVD, and Fibre Channel interfaces. It is a stand-alone automated tape library designed for desktop operation and comes with raven black covers. The 3583 can optionally be mounted in an industry-standard ANSI EIA-310-D 19-inch rack with the Rack Mount Option (#8006). ;p.The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 contains a maximum of six IBM LTO Ultrium 1 or 2 Tape Drives. A minimum of one of drive feature (#8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105) must be specified on a new 3583 library. The IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives come with an Ultra/Wide SCSI High Voltage Differential (HVD) interface, a SCSI Ultra160 Low Voltage Differential (LVD) interface, or a Fibre Channel interface for either point-to-point or Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop attachment. The IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, with the desired interface, is chosen by selecting one of the following features:

  • 8103 - LTO Ultrium 2 LVD Drive Sled, which includes one IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive with the SCSI Ultra160 Low Voltage Differential (LVD) interface

  • 8104 - LTO Ultrium 2 HVD Drive Sled, which includes one IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive with the Ultra/Wide SCSI High Voltage Differential (HVD) interface

  • 8105 - LTO Ultrium 2 Fibre Drive Sled, which includes one IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive with a Fibre Channel interface

The IBM LTO Ultrium 1 Tape Drives come with an Ultra/Wide SCSI High Voltage Differential (HVD) interface, a SCSI Ultra2/Wide Low Voltage Differential (LVD) interface. The Ultrium 1 Tape Drive with the desired SCSI interface is chosen by selecting one of the following features:

  • 8003 - LTO Ultrium LVD Drive Sled - which includes one IBM Ultrium 1 Tape Drive with the Ultra2/Wide SCSI Low Voltage Differential (LVD) interface

  • 8004 - LTO Ultrium HVD Drive Sled - which includes one IBM Ultrium 1 Tape Drive with the Ultra/Wide SCSI High Voltage Differential (HVD) interface

The LTO Ultrium 1 LVD Tape Sled (#8003) can be attached to iSeries, AS/400, pSeries, RS/6000, xSeries, Netfinity, Sun, and other open systems servers supporting Fibre Channel attachment through the San Data Gateway Module feature (#8005).

Note: It is not recommended that the LTO Ultrium 2 Fibre Drive Sled (#8105) be installed in the same 3583 library with the San Data Gateway Module feature (#8005).

The 3583 has initial cartridge slot storage capacities of 18, 36, and 72 cartridges in the Models L18, L36, and L72 respectively. The 3583 Models L18 and L36 can be field upgraded to increase their capacity by adding the 18-slot Tape Storage Columns feature (#8007) and upgrading the 1-cartridge I/O Station with the 12-cartridge I/O Station (#8012). These features are included as standard equipment on the Model L72.

The patented Multi-Path feature (#1450 or #9450) provides multi-host support for homogeneous or heterogeneous systems. This feature also provides the capability to partition the 3583 into up to three logical libraries. This feature is required on all 3583 libraries that will contain an Ultrium 2 Tape Drive.

Note: Feature #9450 will become mandatory for all plant orders shipped after June 13, 2003. Until this date, feature #9450 cannot be ordered with Ultrium 1 Tape Drives (#8003, #8004).

A power cord feature number, if applicable, should also be specified.

A current list of supported open system configurations is available from the following Web site:

http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto
  1. Select "LTO Support"
  2. Then the "Interoperability Matrix and Software ISVs"
  3. Then view the "Supported Servers and Operating Systems" for the product.

Cables

Cables are required to attach tape drives in the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 to each server connection (up to the number of tape drives installed). A terminator is included with each tape drive feature. An interposer may also be required for attachment to various server adapters. A SCSI cable feature (#9704 or #9705) can be included with the initial plant shipment of a SCSI attached tape drive, a Fibre Channel feature (#9706 or #9707) can be included with the initial plant shipment of the San Data Gateway Module (#8005), or other cables can be ordered.

One or more of the following Fibre Channel or SCSI cables should be specified on the 3583.

Fibre Channel Cables

A Fibre Channel cable is required to attach an Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 with the Fibre Drive feature (#8105) to host Fibre Channel adapters, Fibre Channel switches, or other Fibre Channel components. The IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Fibre Tape Drive (#8105) 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
  • 5913 - 13 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
  • 6013 - 13 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
  • 6025 - 25 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
  • 6061 - 61 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
  • 9706 - 5 m SC-SC Fibre Channel Cable
  • 9707 - 7 m SC-LC Fibre Channel Cable

SCSI Cables

A SCSI cable is required to attach an Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 with IBM LTO Ultrium LVD or HVD Tape Drive features (#8003, #8004, #8103, or #8104) to each server connection (up to the number of tape drives installed). At least one SCSI cable should be specified on the initial plant order. 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.

One SCSI differential terminator and 0.5 meter drive-to-drive cable is included with each SCSI drive feature (#8003, #8004, #8103, and #8104). The IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives come with an HD68 connector for SCSI attachment. Features for specifying SCSI cables available for attachment, and their respective lengths, are as follows:

The following cables are available for SCSI LVD or SCSI HVD attachment.
Cables with HD68 connectors on both ends:

  • 5302 - 2.5 meters
  • 5303 - 0.7 meters
  • 5305 - 5 meters
  • 5310 - 10 meters
  • 5318 - 18 meters
  • 5325 - 25 meters
  • 9705 - 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
  • 5625 - 25 meters
  • 9704 - 4.5 Meters

Refer to the Specify or Special Features section of the Sales Manual for a detailed description of the above features.

An interposer may be required to connect a SCSI cable with HD68 connectors to another connector. The following interposers are available:

  • 2895 - Interposer for attachment to the iSeries and AS/400 Magnetic Media Subsystem Controller feature (#6501) (not applicable for Ultrium 2 Tape Drive attachment)

  • 5099 - VHDCI/HD68 Cable/Interposer

An inline terminator is required when attaching the 3583 library to Hewlett-Packard V-Class systems with adapter A4800A. The following inline terminator is available:

  • 5098 Inline HVD SCSI Terminator

Software Requirements

Ultrium 1 Tape Drives in the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 are supported on the following operating systems at the minimum levels indicated:

  • OS/400 V4R4, or later
  • AIX V4.3.2, or later
  • Sun Solaris 2.6, 7, or 8
  • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 (build 2195, or greater)
  • Microsoft Windows 2003 (build 3790, or greater)
  • HP-UX 11.00 and 11i (64-bit)
  • Linux distributions: Red Hat 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, or Advanced Server 2.1

Ultrium 2 Tape Drives in the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 are supported on the following operating systems at the minimum levels indicated:

  • OS/400 V5R1, or later
  • AIX V4.3.3, or later
  • Sun Solaris 7, 8, or 9
  • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 (build 2195, or greater)
  • Microsoft Windows 2003 (build 3790, or greater)
  • HP-UX 11.00 and 11i (64-bit)
  • Linux distributions: Red Hat Advanced Server 2.1, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server Update

For a current list of host software versions and release levels that support the 3583, refer to the following Web site:

http://www.ibm.com/storage/lto
  1. Select "LTO Support"
  2. Then the "Interoperability Matrix and Software ISVs"
  3. Then view the "Supported Servers and Operating Systems" for the product.

Tivoli Storage Manager and other industry-leading compatible software offerings provides storage and tape management software for the 3583. 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.ibm.com/storage/lto
  1. Select "LTO Support"
  2. Then the "Interoperability Matrix and Software ISVs"
  3. Then view the "Supported Servers and Operating Systems" for the product.

IBM continues to work together with ISVs to support the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583. Individual application vendors should be contacted for specific information and availability dates. Consult with ISV providers for their support of mixed drive types and media types in the same logical library.
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Publications

The following publications are shipped with the product:

                                             Order
           Title                             Number
   ---------------------------------         ---------
   IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Scalable         GA32-0411
   Tape Library 3583 Setup and
   Operator Guide (English)
   IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Scalable         SA37-0425
   Tape Library 3583 Maintenance
   Information (English)
   IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Scalable         GX35-5069
   Tape Library 3583 Quick
   Reference (English)
   IBM Ultrium Device Driver                 GA32-0430
   Installation and User's Guide
   (English)
   Translated Safety Notices for             SA26-7197
   External Storage Devices
   IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Scalable         GA32-0453
   Tape Library 3583 SCSI Reference
   (English)
   IBM Ultrium Device Drivers                GC35-0483
   Programming Reference (English)
 

The publications listed above are available at the following Web site:

www.ibm.com/storage/lto

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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

                                                           Plant/
                                                           Field
                                                           Only
                                               Feature     Install
Description                                    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 zSeries Linux                       9216        Plant
Attached to AS/400 System                       9400        Both
Multi-Path - Plant                              9450        Both
Attached to RS/6000 System                      9600        Both
4.5 M VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable                     9704        Plant
5 M HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable                        9705        Plant
5 M SC-SC Fibre Channel Cable                   9706        Plant
7 M LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable                   9707        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
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              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 Scalable Tape Library 3583 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

(#9400) Attached to AS/400 System

(#9600) Attached to 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: No

Other Features

(#9450) Multi-Path - Plant Specify

The Multi-Path feature provides multi-host support for homogeneous or heterogeneous systems, configurable control paths, and logical library support for a new Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 shipped from the plant. This feature provides the capability to partition the 3583 into three logical libraries, with one Ultrium Tape Drive required for each partition.

  • Feature type: No charge
  • Required feature: Yes - on all libraries containing an Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, and any library shipped after June 13, 2003
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Maximum number of features: One of #9450 or #1450
  • Installation: Plant Only

SCSI Cables

A SCSI cable is available as a no-charge specify feature. Additional SCSI cables are available as optional features for attaching the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 to servers and other adapters. A SCSI differential terminator is included.

The following cables are used with an SCSI HVD or LVD bus. The cables will not convert an LVD SCSI bus to an HVD SCSI bus, or vice versa.

(#9704) 4.5 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable

(#9705) 5 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable

  • Feature type: No-charge
  • Required feature: No
  • Co-requisite: These features are not available in conjunction with feature 8005
  • Maximum number of features: One of either 9704 or 9705
  • Installation: Plant Only

Fibre Channel Cables

A Fibre Channel cable is available as a no-charge specify feature for attachment of the San Data Gateway Module (#8005) to the host Fibre Channel adapter. Additional Fiber Channel cables are available as optional features for attaching tape drives in the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 to servers and other adapters.

(#9706) 5 Meter SC-SC Fibre Channel Cable

This feature provides a 5 meter Fibre Channel cable, 50 micron, with SC connectors at each end.

(#9707) 7 Meter LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable

This feature provides a 7 m Fibre Channel cable, 50 micron, with an SC connector at one end and an LC connector, as used on iSeries feature #2765 and pSeries feature #6228, at the opposite end.

  • Feature type: No-charge
  • Required feature: No
  • Co-requisite: This feature requires the concurrent order of feature 8005.
  • Maximum number of features: One of either 9706 or 9707
  • Installation: Plant Only

Power Cords

The appropriate power cord will be shipped based on country code unless otherwise specified. If any power cord other than the default is required, it must be specified from one of the following specify codes:

(#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

(#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

The following attributes apply to the power cords listed above:

  • Feature type: No Charge
  • Required feature: The power cord shipped with the 3583 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
                                               Feature     Install
Description                                    Number      Feature
------------------------------------           -------     -------
Multi-Path - Field                              1450        Field
RMU/StorWatch Specialist                        1660        Field
Control Path Failover                           1680        Both
Data Path Failover                              1681        Both
Interposer for AS/400 feature #6501             2895        Both
Interposer LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable            5096        Both
Inline HVD SCSI Terminator                      5098        Both
VHDCI/HD68 Cable/Interposer                     5099        Both
2.5 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable                      5302        Both
0.7 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable                      5303        Field
5 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable                        5305        Both
10 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable                       5310        Both
18 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable                       5318        Both
25 m HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable                       5325        Both
2.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable                     5602        Both
4.5 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable                     5604        Both
10 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable                      5610        Both
20 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable                      5620        Both
25 m VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable                      5625        Both
5 m SC-SC Fibre Channel Cable                   5805        Both
13 m SC-SC Fibre Channel Cable                  5813        Both
25 m SC-SC Fibre Channel Cable                  5825        Both
61 m SC-SC Fibre Channel Cable                  5861        Both
7 m LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable                   5907        Both
13 m LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable                  5913        Both
22 m LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable                  5922        Both
61 m LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable                  5961        Both
5 M LC-LC Fibre Cable                           6005        Both
13 M LC-LC Fibre Cable                          6013        Both
25 M LC-LC Fibre Cable                          6025        Both
61 M LC-LC Fibre Cable                          6061        Both
1-Data Cartridge                                8001        Plant
1-Cleaning Cartridge                            8002        Plant
LTO Ultrium LVD Drive Sled                      8003        Both
LTO Ultrium HVD Drive Sled                      8004        Both
SAN Data Gateway Module                         8005        Both
Rack Mount Option                               8006        Both
Redundant Power Module                          8008        Both
20-Data Cartridges                              8010        Plant
6-cartridge Magazine                            8013        Plant
LTO 3 LVD Ultra-160 Drive                       8033        Both
LTO 3 Fibre Drive Sled                          8035        Both
Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge                        8101        Plant
LTO Ultrium 2 LVD Drive                         8103        Both
LTO Ultrium 2 HVD Drive                         8104        Both
LTO Ultrium 2 Fibre Drive                       8105        Both
20-Pack Ultrium 2 Data Cart                     8110        Plant
Data Cartridge (GEN3) 20-pack                   8320        Plant
 

Library Features

(#1450) Multi-Path - Field Specify

The Multi-Path feature provides multi-host support for homogeneous or heterogeneous systems, configurable control paths, and logical library support to a currently installed Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583. This feature provides the capability to partition the 3583 into three logical libraries, with one Ultrium Tape Drive required for each partition.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Prerequisites: The RMU/Specialist must be installed. The RMU/Specialist function is included on every 3583 shipped since July 27, 2001. Machines shipped prior to July 27, 2001 must have feature #1660 installed.
  • Maximum number of features: One of #9450 or #1450
  • Installation: Field Only
  • Customer Setup: No

(#1660) RMU Specialist

This feature provides connectivity to Ethernet 10/100 LAN systems including Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This feature allows library control, and configuration from authorized network attached consoles. Functions of this feature will be included as part of the libraries shipped effective July 27, 2001. This feature is for customers desiring to add this function to libraries shipped prior to July 27, 2001. The ethernet connection utlizies an RJ-45 connector.

This feature requires attachment to a personal computer or server with AIX Version 4.3.3. or later, Windows 2000, or Windows NT and either Netscape 4.7, or higher or Internet Explorer 5.0, or higher. Other browsers may produce satisfactory results but have not been tested by IBM.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Maximum number: One
  • Installation: Plant or field
  • Customer Setup: No

(#1680) Control Path Failover

This optional feature provides automatic control path failover to a pre-configured redundant control path in the event of a loss of a host adapter or control path drive, without aborting the current job in progress. Support is initially limited to AIX for Fibre Channel attachments and requires usage of the IBM Atape device driver.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Prerequisites: Feature #1450 or #9450.
  • Maximum number of features: One
  • Installation: Plant or Field

(#1681) Data Path Failover and Load Balancing

Data Path Failover and Load Balancing exclusively supports native Fibre Channel Ultrium 3 and Ultrium 2 Tape Drives in the 3583 Tape Library using the IBM tape device driver for AIX, LINUX, and Solaris.

Note: Load Balancing is not supported on Solaris.

Data path failover is designed to provide a failover mechanism in the IBM device driver, which enables you to configure multiple redundant paths in a SAN environment. In the event of a path or component failure, the failover mechanism is designed to automatically provide error recovery to retry the current operation using an alternate, preconfigured path without aborting the current job in progress. This allows you flexibility in SAN configuration, availability, and management.

When accessing a tape drive device that has been configured with alternate pathing across multiple host ports, the IBM device driver automatically selects a path through the host bus adapter (HBA) that has the fewest open tape devices, and assigns that path to the application. This autonomic self-optimizing capability is called Load Balancing. The dynamic load balancing support is designed to optimize resources for devices that have physical connections to multiple HBAs in the same machine. The device driver is designed to dynamically track the usage on each HBA as applications open and close devices, and balance the number of applications using each HBA in the machine. This may help optimize HBA resources and improve overall performance. Further, Data Path Failover provides autonomic self-healing capabilities similar to Control Path Failover, with transparent failover to an alternate data path in the event of a failure in the primary host-side path. Data Path Failover and Load Balancing for Ultrium 3 Tape Drives requires the Control Path Failover feature.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Prerequisites: Control Path Failover (#1680)
  • Maximum number of features: One
  • Installation: Plant or Field

Interposers

A SCSI interposer is available for attachment to various servers and adapters.

(#2895) Interposer for AS/400 Feature 6501

(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)

This feature provides an interposer for connection to an AS/400 server using SCSI adapter feature 6501. This feature is not applicable for Ultrium 2 Tape Drive attachment.

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

(#5096) Interposer LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable

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
  • Maximum number of features: None
  • Installation: Plant or Field

(#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 from drive feature #8004 or #8104 with an industry standard high-density 68-pin (HD68) cable connector, to a HP F/W Differential SCSI 2 adapter (A4800A) on an HP V-Class system.

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

(#5099) VHDCI/HD68 Cable/Interposer

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 HD68 connector on the other. This feature requires a SCSI cable to connect the device with the VHDCI Cable/Interposer. Features 5302, 5303, 5305, 5310, 5318, or 5325 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, 5618, 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

A SCSI cable is available as a no-charge specify feature for each IBM Ultrium Tape Drive included on the initial order. The following SCSI cables are available as optional features for attaching the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 to servers and other adapters:

The cables are used for attachment to Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Ultra2/Wide SCSI adapters and High Voltage Differential (HVD) Ultra/Wide SCSI adapters.

Each of the following cables has an HD68 connector on each end:

(#5302) 2.5 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable

(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)

(#5303) 0.7 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable

(#5305) 5 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable

(#5310) 10 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable

(#5318) 18 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable

(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)

(#5325) 25 Meter HD68/HD68 SCSI Cable

Each of the following cables has an HD68 connector on one end and a VHDCI connector on the other end (for connection to a systems adapter with a VHDCI connector):

(#5602) 2.5 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable

(#5604) 4.5 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable

(#5610) 10 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable

(#5620) 20 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable

(#5625) 25 Meter VHDCI/HD68 SCSI Cable

The following attributes apply to the SCSI cable features listed above:

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Maximum number of features: None
  • Installation: Plant or Field, except for feature 5303 which is field only

Fibre Channel Cables

Fibre Channel cables are available as optional features for attaching the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583, with feature #8005 or #8105, to host Fibre Channel adapters, Fibre Channel switches, or other Fibre Channel components. The San Data Gateway Module (#8005) has a SC Duplex connector, and the Ultrium 2 Fibre Drive (#8105) has a LC Duplex connector.

Each of the following 50 micron cables has an SC connector on each end:

(#5805) 5.0 Meter SC-SC Fibre Channel Cable

(#5813) 13 Meter SC-SC Fibre Channel Cable

(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)

(#5825) 25 Meter SC-SC Fibre Channel Cable

(#5861) 61 Meter SC-SC Fibre Channel Cable

Each of the following 50 micron cables has an SC connector on one end and an LC connector, as used on iSeries feature #2765 and pSeries feature #6228, at the opposite end:

(#5907) 7.0 Meter LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable

(#5913) 13 Meter LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable

(#5922) 22 Meter LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable

(#5961) 61 Meter LC-SC Fibre Channel Cable

The following cables have duplex LC connectors on each end.

(#6005) 5 Meter (16.5 foot) LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable

(#6013) 13 Meter (43 foot) LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable

(#6025) 25 Meter (82.5 foot) LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable

(#6061) 61 Meter (201 foot) LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable

The following attributes apply to the Fibre Channel cable features listed above:

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

Fiber Transport Services (FTS) offered by IBM Global Services can provide additional fiber optic components, and fiber optic cabling solutions. IBM FTS provides structured, modular, fiber-optic data center connectivity solutions. Pre-terminated fiber optic trunk cables and fiber-optic jumper cables are available as part of the planning, fiber optic commodities, and installation activities performed by IBM personnel. Custom lengths and custom installation of fiber optic cables, both multimode and single mode, can also be provided as part of IBM Networking and Connectivity solutions. Contact your local IBM Installation Planning Representative, Product Specialist or Connectivity Services Specialist for more information. In the US, contact IBM Inside Sales at 888-426-4343; ask for Fiber Optic Cabling Services.

Additional FTS information can also be found at:

http://www-1.ibm.com/services/nc/integration/

Ultrium 1 Tape Drive Features

The Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 requires one IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drive Sled and can have up to six (6) installed. Drives are installed at the plant in sequential order beginning from the bottom (bay A) to the top (bay F).

Customers desiring additional Ultrium tape drives for plant or field installation should order them using features #8003, 8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105. Additional drives installed at the plant are installed sequentially.

Customers desiring Fibre Channel attachment should order the LTO Ultrium 2 Fibre Drive Sled (#8105), or refer to the San Data Gateway Module feature (#8005) for connecting a LTO Ultrium 1 LVD Drive Sled (#8003) to Fibre Channels.

(#8003) LTO Ultrium LVD Drive Sled

(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)

This feature installs a sled containing one IBM Ultrium 1 Tape Drive with a Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Ultra2 SCSI interface in a new or currently installed Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583. It includes a terminator and one 0.5 meter SCSI cable for drive-to-drive connection.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: One of #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Maximum number: Total six in any combination of #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105
  • Installation: Plant or Field

(#8004) LTO Ultrium HVD Drive Sled

(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)

This feature installs a sled containing one IBM Ultrium Tape Drive with a High Voltage Differential (HVD) Ultra SCSI wide interface in a new Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 or installs one additional IBM Ultrium Tape Drive into a currently installed 3583 library. It includes a terminator and one 0.5 meter SCSI cable for drive-to-drive connection.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: One of #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Maximum number: Total six in any combination of #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105
  • Installation: Plant or Field

(#8005) SAN Data Gateway Module

(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)

This feature enables SCSI Ultrium 1 LVD Tape Drives to attach to Fibre Channel interfaces using a Shortwave 2 GB/second Gigabit Interface Convertor (GBIC) with SC connectors. Two Fibre Channel ports are provided, and support failover redundancy. LVD SCSI attachment is via a VHDCI connector. When the 3583 is mounted in a rack, feature 8005 does not require any rack space. Four 2.5 meter SCSI cables are provided with this feature for controller to drive connections.

Note: When feature 8005 is ordered as a plant feature, one of no-charge features 9706 or 9707 can be selected to provide the fiber optic cable needed for connection to the host Fibre Channel adapter. When feature 8005 is ordered as an MES feature, one of the cables listed under Fibre Channel Cables should be ordered if necessary.

The SAN Data Gateway Module is manageable over the IP network. It has an ethernet 10/100 interface with an RJ-45 connector.

Note: Feature #8005 is designated a Customer Installed feature; however, libraries manufactured prior to July 27, 2001 require installation of a Power Architecture Kit by trained service personnel. Installation of the Power Architecture Kit is included at no extra cost as part of feature #8005 when ordered as an MES. During the installation process, the service personnel will also install feature #8005.

Note: A feature conversion is available concurrently with this feature, providing conversion of existing model 8004 drives to model 8003 drives, usable with the SAN Data Gateway Module. The feature is intended to allow existing customers with HVD drive features to take advantage of the SAN networking capabilities. The number of concurrent conversions allowed is equal to the number of installed feature 8004 drives as recorded in the Machine Level Control (MLC) system.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Maximum number: One
  • Installation: Plant or Field

Other Library Features

(#8006) Rack Mount Option

This feature allows the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 to be mounted in a standard ANSI EIA-310-D 19-inch rack. The library requires 14 EIA units of rack space (24.5 inches, 62.2 cm).

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Maximum number: One
  • Installation: Plant or Field

(#8008) Redundant Power Module

This feature provides a redundant DC power module for customers requiring an extra level of backup protection.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Maximum number: One
  • Installation: Plant or Field

Ultrium 2 Drive Features

(#8103) LTO Ultrium 2 LVD Drive Sled

This feature installs a sled containing one IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive with a Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Ultra160 SCSI interface into a new Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583, or installs one additional Ultrium 2 LVD Tape Drive into a currently installed Ultrium Scalable Library 3583. It includes a terminator and one 0.5 meter SCSI cable for drive-to-drive connection.

Features #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105 can be intermixed within the library. However, LVD and HVD interfaces cannot be connected on the same SCSI bus.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: One of #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105
  • Prerequisite: Feature #1450 or #9450.
  • Maximum number: Total six in any combination of #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105
  • Installation: Plant or Field

(#8104) LTO Ultrium 2 HVD Drive Sled

This feature installs a sled containing one IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive with a High Voltage Differential (HVD) Ultra SCSI interface into a new Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583, or installs one additional Ultrium 2 HVD Tape Drive into a currently installed Ultrium Scalable Library 3583. It includes a terminator and one 0.5 meter SCSI cable for drive-to-drive connection.

Features #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105 can be intermixed within the library. However, LVD and HVD interfaces cannot be connected on the same SCSI bus.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: One of #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105
  • Prerequisite: Feature #1450 or #9450.
  • Maximum number: Total six in any combination of #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105
  • Installation: Plant or Field

(#8105) LTO Ultrium 2 Fibre Drive Sled

This feature installs a sled containing one IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive with a Fibre Channel Interface into a new Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583, or installs one additional Ultrium 2 Fibre Channel Tape Drive into a currently installed Ultrium Scalable Library 3583. The SAN Data Gateway Module (#8005) does not support attachment of the LTO Ultrium 2 Fibre Drive Sled (#8105).

Features #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105 can be intermixed within the library.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: One of #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105
  • Prerequisite: Feature #1450 or #9450.
  • Maximum number: Total six in any combination of #8003, #8004, #8103, #8104, or #8105
  • Installation: Plant or Field

Cartridge Features

The following are optional cartridge features for the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583. Features #8001, #8002, #8010, #8013, #8101, and #8110 can be ordered only with the initial order and are not available as MES features.

One IBM Ultrium cleaning cartridge and one IBM Ultrium data cartridge are included with each library order. Additional data and cleaner cartridges are optional and need to be ordered, as needed. All media and cleaner cartridges are warranted separately from the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583.

(#8001) IBM Ultrium Data Cartridge

(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)

This feature provides 1 barcode labeled IBM Ultrium 100 GB data cartridge for use with Ultrium tape drives.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Maximum number of features: 19
  • Installation: Plant only

Note: This feature cannot be ordered in conjunction with feature 8010.

(#8002) IBM Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge

This feature provides one barcode labeled cleaning cartridge, used to clean the Ultrium tape drives.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Maximum number of features: 3
  • Installation: Plant only

(#8010) 20-pack of IBM Ultrium Data Cartridges

(No Longer Available as of October 1, 2004)

This feature provides 20 IBM Ultrium 100 GB data cartridges for use with Ultrium tape drives. A sheet of 20 barcode labels are included with each 20-pack of cartridges. This feature is available only with the initial order and is not available as an MES feature.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Maximum number of features: 1
  • Installation: Plant only

Note: This feature cannot be ordered in conjunction with feature 8001.

(#8013) 6-cartridge Magazine

This feature provides a 6-cartridge magazine with cover. This feature is available only with the initial order and is not available as an MES feature.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Maximum number: 10
  • Installation: Plant or Field

(#8033) LTO Ultrium 3 LVD Ultra-160 Drive Sled

This feature installs a sled containing one IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive with a Low Voltage Differential (LVD) Ultra160 SCSI interface into a new 3583 Tape Library, or installs one additional Ultrium 3 LVD Tape Drive into a currently installed 3583 Tape Library. It includes a terminator and one 0.5 meter SCSI cable for drive-to-drive connection.

Features #8033 and #8035 for Ultrium 3, #8003, #8004 for Ultrium 1, and #8103, #8104, or #8105 for Ultrium 2 can be intermixed within the library.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: #1450 or #9450
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Maximum number: Total six in any combination of #8033 or #8035 for Ultrium 3, #8003 or #8004 for Ultrium 1, #8103, #8104, or #8105 for Ultrium 2
  • Installation: Plant or Field

(#8035) LTO Ultrium 3 Fibre Drive Sled

This feature installs a sled containing one IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: #1450 or #9450
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Maximum number: Total six in any combination of #8033 or #8035 for Ultrium 3, #8003 or #8004 for Ultrium 1, #8103, #8104, or #8105 for Ultrium 2
  • Installation: Plant or Field

(#8101) One IBM LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge

This feature provides one unlabeled IBM LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge for use with IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No.
  • Maximum number of features: 19
  • Installation: Plant only

(#8110) 20-pack of IBM LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridges

This feature provides 20 unlabeled IBM LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridges data cartridges for use with IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives.

  • Feature type: Chargeable
  • Required feature: No.
  • Maximum number of features: 5
  • Installation: Plant only

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 Ultrium data and IBM Ultrium cleaning cartridges used in the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583 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 LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge (100 GB)
  08L9870    IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge
  35L2086    IBM TotalStorage LTO Cleaning Cartridge (universal)
  19P4529    6-Cartridge Magazine with cover
  08L9129    Leader Pin Attachment Kit
 

For additional media supplies refer to:

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

or contact the appropriate distributor for your location as given below:

To purchase IBM-branded media and media supplies, call 1-888-IBM-MEDIA in the U.S. and Canada, or go to:

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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