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IBM
TS4500:
Introduction
and
Planning
Guide
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
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Table of Contents
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Figures
7
Tables
9
Send Us Your Feedback
11
Safety and Environmental Notices
13
Safety Notices
13
Environmental Notices
14
Publication Description
15
Related Information
15
Publications about the TS4500 Tape Library
15
IBM I, System I, and I5/Os Source
16
IBM Power Systems and System P Source
16
IBM System Z Source
16
Authorized Suppliers of Bar Code Labels
16
Authorized Suppliers of Custom Bar Code
16
Terminology
15
Who Should Read this Book
15
Data Storage Values
17
Comparison of Binary and Decimal Units and
17
Authorized Suppliers of Custom Bar Code
17
Percentage Difference between Binary and Decimal Units
18
Chapter 1. Overview
19
Introduction to the IBM TS4500 Tape Library
19
IBM TS4500 Tape Library
20
Inside TS4500 Tape Library
21
IBM TS4500 Tape Library at a Glance
22
Structure of the TS4500 Tape Library
23
TS4500 Tape Library Frame Models
24
High-Density Technology
25
The HD Frame (Left) and Top-Down View of Row in an HD Frame (Right)
25
Top Rack
26
Dual Accessors and Integrated Service Bays
27
Components of the TS4500 Tape Library
29
Tape Library
29
Components of the TS4500 Tape Library. the
31
Display Panel
32
Tape Library
33
Location of I/O Stations and Display Panel on an Lx5 Frame
34
Cartridge Magazine Physical Specifications
35
Supported Tape Drives
36
Tape Drives that Are Supported by the TS4500
36
LTO Tape Drives
37
3592 Tape Drives
39
Physical and Logical Addresses of Drives
42
Control Path Drives
43
Methods of Cleaning Drives
43
Cleaning Cartridge
43
Supported Tape Cartridges
44
Capacity of LTO Tape Cartridges
44
Automatic Media Verification
45
Capacity of 3592 Tape Cartridges
45
Elastic Capacity
46
A-Accessor in Service Bay a
48
TS7700 Backend Switch Support
50
Mixed Drives in Frames
50
Mixed Media in Drives
50
Mixing Drives in the Physical Frames of the TS4500 Tape Library
50
Compatibility Among LTO Tape Drives and Tape Cartridges
51
Cartridges that Are Compatible with 3592 Tape
52
Cartridges that Are Compatible with 3592 Tape Drives
52
Mixed Drives in a Logical Library
53
Supported Device Drivers
54
Communication with TSLM
54
Examples of Methods for Mixing LTO Drive
54
Compatible Servers and Software
55
Attachment Interfaces
55
Fibre Channel Interface
56
Library Sharing
57
Examples of Configurations for Sharing an TS4500 Tape Library
59
Library 1
59
Multipath Architecture
60
Multiple Logical Libraries
60
Multiple Control Paths
61
Cartridge
61
Drives
61
Advanced Library Management System
62
Storage Slot Pooling
63
Transparent Addition or Removal of Storage Capacity
63
Configuration of Storage Capacity Without Disruption
64
Virtual I/O Slots
64
Power Structure of the TS4500 Tape Library
64
TS4500 Frame Control Assembly (FCA)
64
Control Path Failover, Data Path Failover, and Load Balancing
65
Library Control Card Failover
66
Differences between CPF and DPF
66
SNMP Configuration Query
67
VOLSER Ranges
67
Increasing Capacity
68
Intermediate and Base Capacity on Demand
68
High-Density Capacity on Demand
68
TS4500 Command-Line Interface
69
Remote Support
69
HD Cod Capacity
69
Remote Support through a System Console
70
System Console and Remote Support Features
71
Remote Support Security
72
Remote Support Capabilities
72
Default System Console Ports for Outbound and Bidirectional Data to and from RETAIN
73
Port Information for Firewall Environments
74
External Communication Connections to the TS4500 Tape Library Control System
75
Alerts and Logging
76
Tapealert Support
76
SNMP Messaging
77
The SNMP Messaging System
78
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Functions
79
Remote Authentication
79
Ipv6 Functionality
80
Ipv4 and Ipv6 Address Formats
80
Network Ranges for Prefix Lengths of Ipv6 Addresses
82
Drive Performance
83
Cartridge
83
Performance Specifications of the LTO Tape
83
Performance Specifications of the 3592 Tape Drive
84
Library Performance
85
Average Block Locate Time from Load Point for 3592 Tape Cartridge in 3592 Tape Drive
85
Inventory Times
86
Typical Time Required for the TS4500 Tape
86
Mount Performance
87
Typical Time Required for the TS4500 Tape Library to Inventory All Tiers
87
Mount Performance for a TS4500 Tape Library with All Mounts Coming from Tier
87
Chapter 2. Planning
89
Height and Length of the Frames of the Library
89
Frame Model Physical Specifications
89
Physical Specifications for Models L25 and D25
89
Physical Characteristics of the TS4500 Tape Library, Models L25 and D25
89
Physical Specifications for Models L55 and D55
90
Physical Characteristics of the TS4500 Tape Library, Models L55 and D55
90
Physical Specifications for Model S25
91
Physical Specifications for Model S55
91
Physical Characteristics of the TS4500 Tape Library Model S25
91
Physical Characteristics of the TS4500 Tape Library, Model S55
91
Library Placement
92
Floor Requirements
92
Delivery Route
93
Security
93
Move Restraints
94
Additional Library Grounding (Bonding)
95
Clearance Specifications for the Library
95
Location of Grounding/Bonding Points
95
TS4500 Tape Library Footprint Including Service
96
Size of Operator and Service Clearances for the IBM TS4500 Tape Library Models
97
Cable Routing
98
Access Panel for Fibre Channel and Ethernet
99
Network Connections
100
Opening in Top of Frame for Power Cables
100
Web Cameras
101
Customer Network Connections
101
Fire Suppression
102
Camera Clearance from Accessor
102
Allowable Areas for Routing Fire-Suppression Equipment (Top View of the Library Frames)
103
Environmental Specifications
104
Location for Routing Fire-Suppression Equipment between Frames
104
Equipment Environment Specifications for the TS4500 Tape Library
104
Acoustical Specifications
105
Acoustical Specifications for Models L25, D25, L55, and D55
105
Gas and Particulate Exposure
105
Noise Emission Values for the TS4500 Tape
105
Air Flow
106
Powering the Components Within the Frame
107
Standard Power Configuration
108
Using Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Feature Code 1951
108
Using Feature Code 1751 with a Top Rack
109
Power Configuration with Feature Code 1951 (Rear View of the Library)
109
Power Consumption and Cooling Requirements
110
Power Configuration with Feature Code 1751 and Top Rack (Rear View of the Library)
110
Power Consumption and Cooling Requirements for TS4500 Tape Library Frame Models
111
Power Cords and Receptacles
112
Specifications for Power Cords Used with the TS4500 Tape Library Xx5 Frame Models
112
Types of Receptacles for Models of the TS4500
114
Electrical Characteristics of the TS4500 Tape
114
Feature Codes for the TS4500
115
Library Frame Models
115
Fcs for the Frame Models of the TS4500 Tape
115
Frame Capacity
127
Capacity of L25, D25, and S25 Frames
127
Drives
127
Quantity of Storage Slots in L25, D25, and S25 Frames
127
Capacity of L55, D55, and S55 Frames
128
Tape Encryption Overview
128
Quantity of Storage Slots in L55, D55, and S55 Frames
128
Managing Encryption
129
Possible Locations for Encryption Policy
130
Prerequisites for Using Encryption
132
Using LTO Tape Drive Media
132
Overview of LTO Tape Drive Media
132
WORM Functionality for LTO Tape Drives and Media
133
Compatibility Among LTO Tape Drives and Cartridges
133
An IBM LTO Data Cartridge for LTO Tape
133
Drives
133
LTO 8 Type M Cartridge (M8)
134
Cartridge
134
LTO 7 and LTO 8 Cartridge Types
134
LTO Data Cartridge
135
LTO Cleaning Cartridge
136
LTO Diagnostic Cartridge
137
LTO Bar Code Label
137
Compatibility of Diagnostic Cartridges with LTO Tape Drives
137
Setting the Write-Protect Switch on an LTO Tape Cartridge
139
Sample Bar Code Label on the LTO 5 Tape
139
Handling LTO Tape Cartridges
140
Setting the Write-Protect Switch on an LTO
140
Tape Cartridges in a Turtle Case
141
Double-Boxing Tape Cartridges for Shipping
142
Gap in Cartridge Seam
143
Repositioning or Reattaching a Leader Pin in an LTO Tape Cartridge
144
Leader Pin in the Incorrect and Correct Positions in an LTO Tape Cartridge
145
Placing the Dislodged Leader Pin into the
146
Rewinding the Tape into the Cartridge
146
Leader Pin Reattachment Kit
147
Attaching the Leader Pin Attach Tool to an LTO Tape Cartridge
148
Winding the Tape out of the LTO Tape
149
Removing the C-Clip from the Leader Pin
149
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for LTO Tape Cartridges
150
Attaching the Leader Pin to the Tape
150
Disposing of LTO Tape Cartridges
151
Environment for Operating, Storing, and Shipping the LTO Tape Cartridges
151
Ordering Additional LTO Cartridges and Media Supplies
152
Authorized Suppliers of Custom Bar Code
154
Using 3592 Tape Drive Media
155
Overview of 3592 Tape Drive Media
155
IBM 3592 Tape Cartridge
155
Visual Differences between 3592 Tape Cartridges
155
WORM Functionality for 3592 Tape Drive and Media
156
Capacity Scaling and Segmentation
157
3592 Data Cartridge
159
Components of the IBM 3592 Tape Cartridge
160
3592 Cleaning Cartridge
161
Leader Pin in Proper Position in the 3592
162
3592 Diagnostic Cartridge
163
3592 Bar Code Label
163
Characteristics that Identify the 3592 Cleaning
163
Setting the Write-Protect Switch on a 3592 Cartridge
165
Sample Bar Code Label on an IBM 3592 Tape
165
Handling 3592 Tape Cartridges
166
Setting the Write-Protect Switch on the 3592
166
Tape Cartridge
166
Repositioning a Leader Pin in a 3592 Cartridge
168
Leader Pin in the Incorrect and Correct Positions in a 3592 Tape Cartridge
169
Placing the Dislodged Leader Pin into the
169
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for 3592 Tape Cartridges
170
Rewinding the Tape into the Cartridge
170
Environment for Operating, Storing, and Shipping the IBM 3592 Tape Cartridge
170
Disposing of 3592 Cartridges
171
Cartridge Quality and Library Maintenance
171
Ordering 3592 Media Supplies
172
Cartridge
175
Ordering 3592 Media Supplies by Using Part
176
Tape Cartridge
177
Notices
179
Trademarks
180
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
182
Federal Communications Commission Statement
182
Canada Notice
182
European Community and Morocco Notice
182
People's Republic of China Notice
184
Taiwan Notice
184
Taiwan Contact Information
184
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Notice
185
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Notice
185
Korea Notice
186
Russia Notice
186
Glossary
187
The Library
196
Index
209
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