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The IBM 3582 is the Ultrium Tape Library that incorporates
high-performance IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives for the
midrange open systems environment.

The IBM 3582 Tape Library incorporates high-performance IBM
TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 3 or Ultrium 2 Tape Drives for the midrange open
systems environment.

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accommodate one or two Ultrium 2 Tape drives and comes standard with a
one-cartridge I/O station and 23 data cartridge slots, giving a native
library capacity of 4.8 TB uncompressed data storage (9.6 TB with 2:1
compression).
accommodate one or two Ultrium 3 or Ultrium 2 Tape drives and comes
standard with a one-cartridge I/O station and 23 data cartridge slots,
giving a native library capacity of up to 9.6 TB uncompressed data
storage (19.2 TB with 2:1 compression).

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The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 combines IBM tape and automation
reliability at open systems prices. Features include:

The 3582 Tape Library combines IBM tape and automation reliability at
open systems prices. Features include:

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LTO Ultrium 3 native data capacities up to 9.6 TB (up to 19.2 TB
using 2:1 compression)

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Use of LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives with a drive data rate of up to 70
MB/second (2:1 data compression)

Use of LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drives with a drive data rate of up to 80
MB/second native data transfer rate

Use of LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives with a drive data rate of up to 35
MB/second native data transfer rate

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Availability improvement with Control Path Failover

Availability improvement with Control Path Failover or Data Path
Failover

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with the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Library 3582 Model L23,
an entry tape library that incorporates high-performance IBM
TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives for the midrange open
systems environment.

The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 can accommodate one or two Ultrium 2
Tape Drives and comes standard with a one-cartridge I/O station and 23
data cartridge slots giving a native library capacity of 4.8 TB
uncompressed data storage (9.6 TB with 2:1 compression). Tape cartridge
capacity is up to 200 GB native capacity (400 GB with 2:1 compression)
with the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge,
and drive performance is up to 35 MB/sec native data transfer rate (70
MB/sec with 2:1 compression) with the IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives. The
Ultrium 2 Tape Drives come in 2 Gbps switched fabric Fibre Channel, LVD
Ultra160 SCSI, or HVD Ultra SCSI interfaces to attach to a wide spectrum
of open system servers.

The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 has two 7-cartridge removable cartridge
with the IBM TotalStorage 3582 Tape Library Model L23, an
entry tape library that incorporates high-performance IBM
TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drives or IBM TotalStorage LTO
Ultrium 2 Tape Drives for the midrange open systems environment.

The 3582 Tape Library can accommodate one or two Ultrium 3 or Ultrium
2 Tape Drives and comes standard with a one-cartridge I/O station and 23
data cartridge slots giving a native library capacity of up to 9.6 TB
uncompressed data storage (19.2 TB with 2:1 compression). Tape cartridge
capacity is up to 400 GB native capacity (800 GB with 2:1 compression)
with the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridge and
up to 200 GB native capacity (400 GB with 2:1 compression) with the
IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge, and drive
performance is up to 80 MB/sec native data transfer rate (160 MB/sec with
2:1 compression) with the IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drives and up to 35
MB/sec native data transfer rate (70 MB/sec with 2:1 compression) with
the IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives. The Ultrium 3 Tape Drives come in 2
Gbps switch Fabric Channel and LVD Ultra160 SCSI interfaces to attach to
a wide spectrum of open system servers. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drives come
in 2 Gbps switched fabric Fibre Channel, LVD Ultra160 SCSI, or HVD Ultra
SCSI interfaces to attach to a wide spectrum of open system servers.

The 3582 Tape Library has two 7-cartridge removable cartridge

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Failover and a Remote Management Unit/Specialist for remote library
management.

The 3582 tape library can be used in network-attached storage
Failover, Data Path Failover, and a Remote Management Unit/Specialist for
remote library management.

The 3582 Tape Library can be used in network-attached storage

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Tivoli Storage Manager and other industry-leading compatible software
offerings.

The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 is an excellent choice if you are:
Tivoli Storage Manager and other compatible software offerings.

The 3582 Tape Library is an excellent choice if you are:

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The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 contains one or two IBM LTO Ultrium 2
Tape Drives. The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 contains 23 cartridge slots
and a one-slot I/O station providing a native library capacity of up to
4.8 TB (9.6 TB with 2:1 compression). Single-drive units can be upgraded
to accommodate two drives.

Single-drive units can be upgraded to accommodate two drives.

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Each Ultrium Tape Library 3582 has an operator control panel on the
front with a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and a 5-button keypad. The
keypad controls navigation through the library menu for displaying status

Each 3582 Tape Library has an operator control panel on the front with
a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and a 5-button keypad. The keypad
controls navigation through the library menu for displaying status

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The IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive supports the Ultrium 400 GB Data
Cartridge, which is designed for increased tape speeds and high-density
data recording

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Ultrium 3 Tape Drives

The 3582 Tape Library supports 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 Ultrium Tape Drive provides the capability for
excellent tape performance, other components of the system may limit the
actual performance achieved. Also, although the compression technology
used in the tape drive can typically double the amount of data that can
be stored on the media, the actual degree of compression achieved is
highly sensitive to the characteristics of the data being compressed.

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 new 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.

Attachment options - the IBM Ultrium 3 Tape Drive comes with a SCSI
Ultra160 LVD or switched native fabric 2 Gbps fabric channel attachments
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.

New 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.

New 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
dynamically 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
- This technology is 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 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 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 3580 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, 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 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 - 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 in a low-power mode when the circuit functions are not
needed for drive operation.

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

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 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 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 IBM LTO Ultrium-format tape data cartridges, the 3582
Tape Library provides an excellent migration path from digital linear
tape (DLT or SDLT), 1/4-inch, 4mm, or 8mm tape drives.

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The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 supports the IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape
Drive. The IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive is the second-generation LTO
Ultrium tape drive in the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium family of
products. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive offers the following significant
improvements over the Ultrium 1 Tape Drive:

The 3582 Tape Library supports the IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive. The
IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drive is the second-generation LTO Ultrium tape
drive in the IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium family of products. The
Ultrium 2 Tape Drive offers the following significant improvements over
the Ultrium 1 Tape Drive:

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Wide Attachment Options - The IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drives come with LVD

Attachment Options - The IBM Ultrium 2 Tape Drives come with LVD

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Faster Cartridge Fill Times (for both Ultrium 1 and Ultrium 2 data
cartridges) - The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can fill an Ultrium 2 200 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.

Faster Data Access, Rewind, and Load Times - The Ultrium 2 Tape Drive
has the following improvements:

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  Cartridge Load Time                15 seconds      18 seconds

  Maximum Rewind Time                80 seconds      110 seconds

  Average File Access Time           49 seconds      73 seconds

Proven IBM LTO Ultrium 1 features enhanced in the IBM LTO Ultrium 2

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optional feature provides automatic control path failover to a pre-
configured redundant control path in the event of a loss of a host
optional feature provides automatic control path failover to a
preconfigured redundant control path in the event of a loss of a host

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progress. Support is initially limited to AIX for Fibre Channel
attachments and requires usage of the IBM Atape device driver.
progress. Support is provided under AIX, LINUX, and Solaris for both
SCSI and Fibre Channel attachments when the IBM tape device drive is
used.

Data Path Failover and Load Balancing

Data Path Failover and Load Balancing exclusively supports native
Fibre Channel Ultrium 3 Tape Drives 3582 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.

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The tape cartridge capacity of the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 200 GB
Data Cartridge has doubled over the original IBM TotalStorage Ultrium
Data Cartridge to 200 GB native capacity (400 GB with 2:1 compression).
Both cartridges have been designed to provide several enhancements over

The tape cartridge capacity of the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 400 GB
Data Cartridge has doubled over the IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 200 GB Data
Cartridge to 400 GB native capacity (800 GB with 2:1 compression). Both
cartridges have been designed to provide several enhancements over

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The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 and industry-leading software
applications lead in addressing these requirements and constitute a
functionally rich tape storage solution incorporating LTO Ultrium tape
technology. You gain flexibility of automated tape library management
and unattended save/restore operations.

The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 Model L23 is an excellent choice for
tape automation for pSeries-RS/6000, iSeries-AS/400, xSeries, and other
popular open systems. The 3582 utilizes the patented Multi-Path
architecture allowing homogeneous or heterogeneous open systems
applications to share the library robotics.

The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 offers a 24 cartridge capacity and holds
up to two IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives. It provides excellent

The 3582 Tape Library and outstanding software applications from IBM
excel in addressing these requirements and constitute a functionally rich
tape storage solution incorporating LTO Ultrium tape technology. You
gain flexibility of automated tape library management and unattended
save/restore operations.

The 3582 Tape Library Model L23 is 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
3582 utilizes the patented Multi-Path architecture allowing homogeneous
or heterogeneous open systems applications to share the library robotics.

The 3582 Tape Library offers a 24 cartridge capacity and holds up to
two IBM LTO Ultrium 3 or Ultrium 2 Tape Drives. It provides excellent

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capacity of 9.6 TB (with 2:1 compression) or 4.8 TB native.
capacity of up to 19.2 TB (with 2:1 compression) or 9.6 TB native.

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The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 is an excellent tape storage solution
for customers with existing digital linear tape experience or requiring

The 3582 Tape Library is an excellent tape storage solution for
customers with existing digital linear tape experience or requiring

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Drives provide an enhanced functional alternative to DLT/SDLT, 1/4-inch,
Drives provide an excellent functional alternative to DLT/SDLT, 1/4-inch,

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For capacity requirements in the 3.6 TB to 28.8 TB (compressed) range
with a scalable automation need, the Ultrium Scalable Tape Library 3583
should be considered with its 1 to 6 IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives and 18
to 72 cartridge capacity

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
requirement 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 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 consider the proven IBM
TotalStorage Enterprise Tape Drive 3590 or the IBM TotalStorage
Enterprise Automated Tape Library 3494, which are optimized for
high-cycle and start/stop intensive tape applications and have enterprise
multi-mode and host attachment.

For capacity requirements in the 7.2 TB to 57.6 TB (compressed) range
with a scalable automation need, the 3583 Tape Library should be
considered with its 1 to 6 IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives and 18 to 72
cartridge capacity

For capacity requirements greater than 51.2 TB (compressed), the IBM
TotalStorage 3584 Tape Library should be considered. The 3584 Tape
Library can match system capacity and performance requirement from 25.6
TB to 2.7 PB (51.2 TB to 5.5 PB with 2:1 compression) using up to 192 IBM
Ultrium tape drives in up to sixteen 3584 library frames.

For capacity requirements less than 6.4 TB (compressed), the IBM
TotalStorage 3581 Tape Autoloader and the IBM TotalStorage 3580 Tape
Drive should be considered.

For mission-critical data protection needs, optimized for enterprise
multi-mode host attachment, high-cycle and start/stop intensive
applications consider the proven IBM TotalStorage 3592 Tape Drive with
the IBM TotalStorage 3584 Tape Library or the IBM TotalStorage 3494 Tape
Library.

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The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 Model L23 is an entry automated tape
library incorporating high-performance IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives for
the mid-range open systems environment. The 3582 Library can be attached
to iSeries, pSeries, zSeries Linux, AS/400, RS/6000, Netfinity, Microsoft
Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003, Sun,
Hewlett-Packard and other open systems using SCSI attachment or Fibre
Channel attachment. The 3582 library is available in both stand-alone
desktop and rack mount environments.

The Model L23 Library contains from one to two IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape
Drives. It contains 23 cartridge slots and a 1-slot I/O station
providing a native library capacity of up to 4.8 TB (9.6 TB with 2:1
compression). Tape capacity is 200 GB per cartridge in native format,
and using (2:1) compression is 400 GB. One Ultrium 2 Tape Drive is
required and one additional drive is available for factory or field
installation. A Bar Code Reader is standard for reading data cartridge
labels, although the library can function with unlabeled cartridges.

The 3582 Tape Library Model L23 is an entry automated tape library
incorporating high-performance IBM LTO Ultrium 3 or Ultrium 2 Tape Drives
for the mid-range open systems environment. The 3582 Library can be
attached to IBM eServer i5 and iSeries, IBM eServer p5 and pSeries,
zSeries Linux, AS/400, RS/6000, Netfinity, Microsoft Windows 2000,
Microsoft Windows 2003, Sun, Hewlett-Packard and other open systems using
SCSI attachment or Fibre Channel attachment. The 3582 library is
available in both stand-alone desktop and rack mount environments.

The Model L23 Library contains from one to two IBM LTO Ultrium 3 or
Ultrium 2 Tape Drives. It contains 23 cartridge slots and a 1-slot I/O
station providing a native library capacity of up to 9.6 TB (19.2 TB with
2:1 compression). Tape capacity for Ultrium 3 cartridges is 400 GB (800
GB with 2:1 compression and 200 GB per cartridge for Ultrium 2 cartridges
in native format, and using (2:1) compression is 400 GB. One Ultrium 3
or Ultrium 2 Tape Drive is required and one additional drive is available
for factory or field installation. A Bar Code Reader is standard for
reading data cartridge labels, although the library can function with
unlabeled cartridges.

Each Ultrium 3 Tape Drive attached to a server using LVD Ultra160 SCSI
or Fibre Channel attachment. The library control unit contains the
electronics and logic for autochanger operations. Each 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 3582 Tape Library has its own power and cooling
components.

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SCSI, HVD Ultra SCSI, or Fibre Channel Attachment. The library control
SCSI, HVD Ultra SCSI, or Fibre Channel attachment. The library control

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recovery procedures. The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 has its own power and
cooling components.

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

Fibre Channel cable lengths are limited to 500 m (1650 ft) for 1 Gbps
link attachment and 300 m (984 ft) for 2 Gbps link attachment.

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SCSI bus as the Ultrium Tape Library 3582 may impact performance of those
SCSI bus as the 3582 Tape Library may impact performance of those

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The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 operating environment must not conflict
with media operating and storage requirements. If media is stored in the
Ultrium Tape Library 3582 for more than ten hours the media storage
temperature requirements must be met.

Hardware Requirements

The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 can be attached to the 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. The 3582 library comes with raven black
covers.

The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 can be configured for stand-alone
desktop operation by ordering the Stand-alone Kit feature (#2200) which
comes with raven black covers. Alternatively, the 3582 can be configured
for mounting in a standard 19-inch EIA equipment rack with Rack Mount Kit

The 3582 Tape Library operating environment must not conflict with
media operating and storage requirements. If media is stored in the 3582
Tape Library for more than ten hours the media storage temperature
requirements must be met.

Hardware Requirements

The 3582 Tape Library can be attached to the IBM eServer i5 and
iSeries, IBM eServer p5 and 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. The 3582
library comes with raven black covers.

The 3582 Tape Library can be configured for stand-alone desktop
operation by ordering the Stand-alone Kit feature (#2200) which comes
with raven black covers. Alternatively, the 3582 can be configured for
mounting in a standard 19-inch EIA equipment rack with Rack Mount Kit

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The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 contains a maximum of two IBM LTO

The 3582 Tape Library contains a maximum of two IBM LTO Ultrium 3 or

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The IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drives come with a LVD SCSI Ultra160 Low
Voltage Differential interface, or a Fibre Channel interface. The IBM
LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive, with the desired interface is chosen by
selecting at least one of the following features. A minimum of one of
drive feature (#8033 or #8035) must be specified on a new 3582 library.

Note: These features can not be intermixed. Each feature can be ordered
by specifying quantity one or two.

8033 - LTO Ultrium 3 LVD Drive Sled-which includes one IBM LTO
Ultrium 3 Tape Drive with the LVD SCSI Ultra160 Low Voltage Differential
interface

8035 - LTO Ultrium 3 Fibre Drive Sled - which includes one IBM LTO
Ultrium 3 Tape Drive with a LC Fibre Channel interface

Only two drives can be installed in a library. The following drive
features (#8034 or #8036) provide a second IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive
that is customer installed in the library. One of these features can be
intermixed with one feature #8033, #8035, #8103, #8104, or #8105 in any
combination.

8034 - LTO Ultrium 3 LVD Drive Sled-which includes one IBM LTO
Ultrium 3 Tape Drive with the LVD SCSI Ultra160 Low Voltage Differential
interface

8036 - LTO Ultrium 3 Fibre Drive Sled - which includes one IBM LTO
Ultrium 3 Tape Drive with a LC Fibre Channel interface

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required when a Fibre Channel drive feature (#8105 or #8205) is
installed.
required when a Fibre Channel drive feature (#8105 or #8205 for Ultrium 2
Fibre Drives), (#8035 or #8036 for Ultrium 3 Fibre Drives) is installed.

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The Data Path Failover feature (#1681) exclusively supports native
Fibre Channel Ultrium 3 Tape Drives 3582 Tape Library using the IBM
device driver. 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.

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The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 with the Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can be
attached to the iSeries, pSeries, xSeries, AS/400, RS/6000, RS/6000 SP
systems, Netfinity, and non-IBM servers, workstations, and personal
computers that support the above interface specifications. A current
list of supported open system configurations is available from the
following Web site:

The 3582 Tape Library with the Ultrium 3 or Ultrium 2 Tape Drive can
be attached to the IBM eServer i5 and iSeries, IBM eServer p5 and
pSeries, xSeries, AS/400, RS/6000, RS/6000 SP systems, Netfinity, and
non-IBM servers, workstations, and personal computers that support the
above interface specifications. A current list of supported open system
configurations is available from the following Web site:

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

http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/tape/lto

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Select "LTO Support"

Then the "Interoperability Matrix and Software ISVs"

View the "Supported Servers and Operating Systems" for the product

Select "Product Details"

Then "LTO Compatibility"

View "Independent Software Vendor (ISV) matrix for LTO" for the
product

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Cables are required to attach tape drives in the Ultrium Tape Library
3582 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. One or more of the following Fibre Channel or SCSI cables
should be specified on the 3582.

Cables are required to attach tape drives in the 3582 Tape Library 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. One or more
of the following Fibre Channel or SCSI cables should be specified on the
3582.

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A Fibre Channel cable is required to attach a Ultrium Tape Library
3582 with the Fibre Drive feature (#8105 or #8205) to host Fibre Channel
adapters, Fibre Channel Switches, or other Fibre Channel components. The
IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Fibre Tape Drive (#8105 or #8205) comes with an LC
Duplex connector.

A Fibre Channel cable is required to attach a 3582 Tape Library with
the Fibre Drive feature (#8035 or #8036 for Ultrium 3), (#8105 or #8205
for Ultrium 2) to host Fibre Channel adapters, Fibre Channel Switches, or
other Fibre Channel components. The IBM LTO Ultrium 3 and Ultrium 2
Fibre Tape Drives (#8035, #8036, #8105 or #8205) comes with an LC Duplex
connector.

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5913 - 13 m SC-LC Fibre Channel Cable

5913 - 13 m SC-LC Fibre Channel Cable (Ultrium 2 only)

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6013 - 13 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable

6013 - 13 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable (Ultrium 2 only)

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A SCSI cable is required to attach an Ultrium Tape Library 3582 with
IBM LTO Ultrium 2 LVD and HVD Drive features (#8103, #8203, #8104, or
#8204) 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. To daisy-chain tape drives on the same SCSI bus, the 0.4
meter cable feature (#5301) should be ordered. A SCSI terminator is
included with each IBM Ultrium Tape Drive. An interposer or interposers
may be required for attachment to various server adapters. Customers are
responsible for selecting and ordering the correct cables and interposers
to match the IBM LTO Ultrium SCSI interface and the server SCSI
interface. An interposer may also be required for attachment to various
server adapters.

The IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives come with a HD68 connector for SCSI
attachment. Features for specifying SCSI cables available for LVD
Ultra160 or HVD Ultra SCSI attachment, and their respective lengths, are
as follows:

A SCSI cable is required to attach an 3582 Tape Library with IBM LTO
Ultrium 3 LVD Tape Drive features (#8033 or #8034), or IBM LTO Ultrium 2
LVD and HVD Drive features (#8103, #8203, #8104, or #8204) 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. To
daisy-chain tape drives on the same SCSI bus, the 0.4 meter cable feature
(#5301) should be ordered. A SCSI terminator is included with each IBM
Ultrium Tape Drive. An interposer or interposers may be required for
attachment to various server adapters. Customers are responsible for
selecting and ordering the correct cables and interposers to match the
IBM LTO Ultrium SCSI interface and the server SCSI interface. An
interposer may also be required for attachment to various server
adapters.

The IBM LTO Ultrium 3 or Ultrium 2 Tape Drives come with a HD68
connector for SCSI attachment. Features for specifying SCSI cables
available for LVD Ultra160 or HVD Ultra SCSI attachment, and their
respective lengths, are as follows:

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5301 - 0.4 meters

5301 - 0.4 meters (Ultrium 2 only)

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5305 - 5 meters

5305 - 5 meters (Ultrium 2 only)

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5318 - 18 meters

5325 - 25 meters

5318 - 18 meters (Ultrium 2 only)

5325 - 25 meters (Ultrium 2 only)

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