IBM TS4500 tape library
The IBM TS4500 tape library is a next-generation storage solution that is designed to help midsize and large enterprises respond to storage challenges. Several of these challenges include the high data volume, growth in data centers, increasing cost of data center storage footprints, difficulty migrating data across vendor platforms, and increased complexity of IT training and management as staff resources shrink.
The TS4500 tape library combines reliable, automated tape handling and storage with high performance in an open systems and enterprise environment. Incorporating the IBM Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Ultrium tape and 3592 drives, the TS4500 tape library offers outstanding retrieval performance with typical cartridge move times of less than 3 seconds.
The TS4500, installed with the High Availability (HA) option, provides dual active accessors for redundancy, and can double the robot performance during tape move operations. The HA option on TS4500 has no dedicated service bays and provides the Elastic Capacity option for the use of the storage slots in these integrated service bays.
The TS4500 tape library can be deployed as a single frame library and upgraded to a maximum of 18 frames, with a combination of either LTO and 3592 frames. This single frame library can be partitioned into multiple logical libraries. This feature makes the TS4500 tape library an excellent choice for consolidating tape workloads from multiple heterogeneous open systems servers.
The TS4500 protects investment by providing for redeployment of S24 and S54 frames from the TS3500 onto the TS4500.
The library provides outstanding reliability and redundancy through the provision of redundant power supplies in each drive frame, control and data path failover, dual grippers within the cartridge accessor, and dual active accessors. Both library and drive firmware can be upgraded nondisruptively, without interrupting normal operations. Encryption is supported on the following tape drives:
•LTO Ultrium 7 tape drive (Model 3588 F7C)
•LTO Ultrium 6 tape drive (Model 3588 F6C)
•LTO Ultrium 5 tape drive (Model 3588 F5C)
•TS1150 tape drive (Model 3592 EH8)
•TS1140 tape drive (Model 3592 EH7)
Three encryption methods are supported:
•Application-managed encryption (AME)
•Library-managed encryption (LME)
•System-managed encryption (SME) for TS7700 support
This chapter includes the following topics:
TS4500 Release 3 added new functions, which are described in this chapter:
•High availability with the dual active accessor and Elastic Capacity option
•Mainframe-ready for TS7700 attachment
•Integrated TS7700 Back-end Switches
•Flexible growth options with the new flex track design
•Support for four IBM Encryption Key Manager (EKM) servers on each logical library
•Support for the external IBM TotalStorage System Console (TSSC) and the integrated management console (IMC)
1.1 Overview of the IBM TS4500 tape library
The IBM TS4500 is a highly scalable, stand-alone tape library that provides high-density tape storage and high-performance, automated tape handling for open systems and enterprise environments.
Figure 1-1 shows a three-frame version of the TS4500 tape library. An individual library can consist of one L frame and up to 17 expansion frames, and it can include up to 128 tape drives with more than 23,000 tape cartridges, as shown in Figure 1-2 on page 5.
Figure 1-1 TS4500 introduction
The TS4500 tape library provides the following capabilities, which are described in more detail in the following chapters:
•High availability dual active accessors with integrated service bays to reduce inactive service space by 40%. The Elastic Capacity option can be used to completely eliminate inactive service space.
•All of the frames include high-density (HD) slot technology.
•Additional HD2 frame models can be placed in any active position so that the library can grow from both the right side and the left side of the first L frame.
•HD generation 1 frames from the existing TS3500 library can be redeployed into a TS4500. These frames must be installed to the right of the Lx5 frame, and Feature Code (FC) 1742 must be installed on each frame before they can exist in a TS4500 library string.
•New Single Deep Cell technology.
•Integrated management console (IMC) with support for an external IBM TotalStorage System Console (TSSC) and IMC.
•New user interface for improved usability.
•Updated control system.
•Input/output (I/O) magazine to allow individual cartridge handling to be performed independently of the library.
•Top-rack space to house extra tape solution components within the library footprint.
•Support for HD2-compatible models of the TS1150 (3592 EH8), TS1140 (3592 EH7), LTO Ultrium 7 (3588 F7C), LTO Ultrium 6 (3588 F6C), and LTO Ultrium 5 (3588 F5C) tape drives.
•Integrated TS7700 back-end Fibre Channel (FC) switches.
•Up to four library-managed encryption (LME) key paths per logical library.
The TS4500 tape library is available with several tape drives, frame models, and feature options to meet your specific needs. Additional features of the TS4500 tape library are highlighted in the following list:
•Advanced Library Management System (ALMS)
•Ability to attach multiple simultaneous heterogeneous servers
•Remote management with the TS4500 management GUI or the TS4500 command-line interface (CLI)
•Remote monitoring by using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), email, or syslog
•SNMP query configuration
•Media health verification
•Multipath architecture
•Drive and media exception reporting
•In-depth reporting by using the Tape System Reporter (TSR)
•Host-based path failover
•Up to 288 I/O slots (36 I/O slots standard for LTO libraries and 32 I/O slots standard for 3592 libraries with extra I/O slots that are available as a feature add-on for all D25 and D55 frames)
1.2 TS4500 product description
The IBM TS4500 tape library (Machine Type 3584) is a modular tape library that consists of a high-density base frame and up to 17 high-density expansion frames. The frames join side by side and can grow to the left or to the right of the base frame. All frames are supported by up to two cartridge accessors. You can install a single-frame base library (Figure 1-1 on page 3) and grow it to 18 frames, tailoring the library to match your system capacity requirements.
Table 1-1 lists the supported combinations of frames, tape drives, and their capabilities.
Table 1-1 TS4500 tape library capabilities
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Models
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Drives in frames
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Maximum cartridges
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Maximum native capacity
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L25, D25, S25, and S24
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3592 tape drives
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17,550
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175 PB
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L55, D55, S55, and S54
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LTO tape drives
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23,170
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139 PB
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Note: The maximum native capacity figures are based on library configurations with one base frame with all LTO-7 or TS1150 tape drives, and 17 storage-only HD frames.
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In Figure 1-2, we show the TS4500 with a maximum configuration of 18 frames.
Figure 1-2 Maximum TS4500 tape library configurations
Eight types of frames are supported in the current TS4500 tape library range. Each frame is identified by a three-character model number (L25, D25, L55, D55, S25, S55, S24, and S54), which describes the nature of the frame.
The TS4500 tape library is built from a single frame model that is called the base frame. The scalability of the library allows an increase in capacity by adding up to 17 additional frames, which are called expansion frames. The frames join side by side and can grow to the left or to the right of the base frame. All frames can be supported by a single cartridge accessor or by dual active accessors with the High Availability feature installed. The TS4500 tape library can contain a mix of 3592 and LTO frames.
The TS4500 tape library supports first generation (S54 and S24) frames (HD1) and second-generation high-density (HD2) frames. HD2 frames, like the first-generation HD1 frames, offer increased capacity without increasing the frame size or required floor space, by using high-density storage slots for tape cartridges.
In addition, HD2 frames provide the following enhancements:
•HD2 frames can be installed in the leftmost position of the library (frame number 1).
•Drive-capable HD2 frames support up to 16 HD2-compatible tape drives (3588 F7C, 3588 F6C, 3588 F5C, 3592 EH8, and 3592 EH7) when positioned as frame number 2 or higher.
Generation 1 HD frames from the TS3500 (Model S24 and S54) can be redeployed into a TS4500. These HD1 frames must be installed to the right of the Lx5 frame. You must apply FC 1742 to these S24 or S54 (Sx4) frames before they can exist in a TS4500 library string.
The L25 and L55 (Lx5) frames and D25 and D55 (Dx5) frames are HD2, drive-capable frames, which means that they contain high-density cartridge storage slots, and slots to house up to 16 tape drives. The S25, S55 (Sx5) HD2 frames and the S54, S24 (Sx4) HD1 frames are storage-only frames, which means that they contain high-density cartridge storage slots, but no tape drives. All HD frames provide internal light-emitting diode (LED) lighting.
The TS4500 also supports the addition of a top rack frame. The top rack, 3584 Model TR1, provides an extra 10U of rack space on any frame in a library without requiring more floor space.
Table 1-2 lists the frames that are supported by the library and their specific media type and capacity.
Table 1-2 TS4500 tape library frame models
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Frame model
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Type
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Media type
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Capacity
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Other
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Frame position 1
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Frame position 2+
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L25
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Base frame
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3592
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Up to 12 tape drives and 550 storage slots
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Up to 16 tape drives and 660 storage slots
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•Equipped with two I/O stations and two 16-slot magazines
•Optionally equipped with top rack (Model TR1)
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L55
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Base frame
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LTO
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Up to 12 tape drives and 730 storage slots
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Up to 16 tape drives and 882 storage slots
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•Equipped with two I/O stations and two 18-slot magazines
•Optionally equipped with top rack (Model TR1)
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D25
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Expansion frame
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3592
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Up to 12 tape drives and 590 storage slots
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Up to 16 tape drives and 740 storage slots
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•Optionally quipped with two I/O stations and two 16-slot magazines
•Optionally equipped with top rack (Model TR1)
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D55
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Expansion frame
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LTO
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Up to 12 tape drives and 774 storage slots
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Up to 16 tape drives and 970 storage slots
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•Optionally equipped with two I/O stations and two 18-slot magazines
•Optionally equipped with top rack (Model TR1)
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S25
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Storage-only expansion frame
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3592
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798 storage slots
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1,000 storage slots
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•Optionally equipped with top rack (Model TR1)
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S55
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Storage-only expansion frame
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LTO
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1,054 storage slots
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1,320 storage slots
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•Optionally equipped with top rack (Model TR1)
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S24
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Storage-only expansion frame
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3592
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Not supported
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1,000 storage slots
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•Optionally equipped with top rack (Model TR1)
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S54
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Storage-only expansion frame
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LTO
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Not supported
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1,320 storage slots
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•Optionally equipped with top rack (Model TR1)
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1.2.1 TS4500 tape library frames for IBM LTO Ultrium Fibre Channel drives
The TS4500 tape library models L55 and D55 integrate the HD2 versions of the LTO-7, LTO-6, and LTO-5 (8 Gbps dual-port Fibre Channel) tape drives. The TS4500 models S55 and S54 are high capacity storage-only frames for LTO cartridge slots.
The Model L55 frame includes the frame control assembly with two power supplies (for redundancy), an optimized dual-gripper cartridge accessor, on-demand storage slot capacity, and two I/O stations with two 18-slot magazines.
TS4500 tape library Model L55
The L55 frame can be installed on its own as a complete library enclosure, as shown in Figure 1-3 on page 8, or up to 17 expansion frames can attach to it. This frame provides the major library components for the whole library, whether it has a single frame or multiple frames. It also provides cartridge storage capacity for LTO media, and it can be equipped with the HD2 versions of the LTO-7, LTO-6, and LTO-5 dual-ported drives that facilitate 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity.
HD2 expansion frames can be added to either the left or right of the L55 frame. HD1 frames can be added only to the right side of L55 frame (Figure 1-3).
Figure 1-3 TS4500 tape library L55/L25 base frame
The number of LTO cartridge storage slots ranges from 100 to 882. With the minimum configuration, 100 slots are available for use. The maximum of 882 slots is already physically installed.
More slots can be added by enabling them through a capacity on demand (CoD) license key.
Many CoD feature codes exist for the L55 frame, and the number of available slots depends on the frame position.
The Intermediate Capacity feature (FC 1643) gives a maximum total number of usable cartridge slots of 200. This feature is a prerequisite for the Base Capacity on Demand (FC 1644), which gives the maximum capacity of 400 cartridge slots. FC 1644 is required to attach an optional expansion frame. Both FC 1643 and FC 1644 are prerequisites to install the HD CoD for L55 (FC 1648), which gives the maximum capacity of between 730 and 882 slots.
Depending on the frame position, the maximum number of LTO drives that can be installed is 16. Three generations of HD2-compatible LTO drives exist: the LTO Ultrium 7 tape drive (Model 3588 F7C), LTO Ultrium 6 tape drive (Model 3588 F6C), and the LTO Ultrium 5 tape drive (Model 3588 F5C), which can be installed in the L55 frame. Drive slots are fixed. Adding drives to the L55 frame does not affect the number of available storage slots.
Figure 1-4 shows the drive slots and HD slots.
Figure 1-4 L55/L25 frame internal
When capacity on demand (CoD) features are installed, the position and configuration of the frame affect the total available capacity of the L55.
Table 1-3 shows the available storage capacity, which is based on possible frame positions and configurations.
Table 1-3 Quantity of storage slots in the L55 frame
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Licensed features
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Frame position
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Quantity of drives
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Quantity of I/O slots
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Quantity of storage slots
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Entry
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1
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1 - 12
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36
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100
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Intermediate
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1
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1 - 12
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36
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200
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Base
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1
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0 - 12
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36
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400
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Base
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2+
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0 - 16
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36
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400
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HD CoD
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1
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0 - 12
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36
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730
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HD CoD
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2+
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0 - 16
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36
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882
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The L55 frame comes standard with two I/O stations. Each I/O station houses a cartridge magazine that allows individual cartridge handling to be performed independently of the tape library. The cartridge magazine for each I/O station on LTO frames can hold up to 18 cartridges, providing a total of 36 I/O slots. The TS4500 tape library Model L55 imports or exports cartridges from the library, without requiring reinventory, or interruption of library operations. The lockable library door can be opened for bulk-loading LTO tape cartridges. Reinventory of the cartridges in tier 0 and tier 1 is performed in less than 60 seconds per frame, each time that the library door is closed. A bar code reader that is mounted on the autochanger is used to scan the cartridge bar code labels during inventory.
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Note: If a bulk load is performed, the top rows on tier 1 must remain empty to allow for the initial inventory.
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On an HD frame, the inventory checks tier 1 bar code labels only, and it checks the other tier labels only if tier 1 changed.
A door lock is included to restrict physical access to the cartridges in the library, and a door open sensor is equipped to prevent accessor movement while the door is open.
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Note: The left and right side doors also contain the door lock and open sensor.
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Included in the L55 frame is the integrated management console (IMC), which is a built-in platform for tools that are used to manage the TS4500 tape library. The IMC, which includes an LCD panel and a keyboard with a touchpad, can be mounted on either end of your TS4500 tape library. A library controller card (LCC) and power source are required within that end frame or within the adjacent frame. Details of the IMC and other components are described in 4.1, “Integrated management console (IMC)” on page 150.
TS4500 tape library Model D55
The D55 frame, as shown in Figure 1-5 on page 11, has the same footprint as the Model L55.
The D55 frame cannot be installed on its own. It must be connected to a library with a base frame. A maximum of 18 frames, including the L55 frame, can be connected, as shown in Figure 1-2 on page 5.
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Note: The combined number of D55 or D25 drive frames that can be installed in a TS4500 library is limited to seven.
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The number of additional LTO cartridge storage slots per D55 frame ranges from 500 to 970. With the minimum configuration, only 500 slots are available for use. More slots can be enabled by installing a capacity on demand (CoD) license key.
The base capacity on a D55 frame gives the maximum capacity of 500 cartridge slots.
FC 1644 must be installed on the L55 frame, with either FC 9002, or FC 9003, and the corresponding prerequisite feature code, to attach a D55 expansion frame, as shown in 1.4, “Feature codes for the TS4500” on page 51. The HD CoD for D55 (FC 1650) gives the maximum capacity of 730 - 970 slots, depending on the frame position.
FC 1644 must be installed on the L55 frame, with either FC 9002, or FC 9003, and the corresponding prerequisite feature code, to attach a D55 expansion frame, as shown in 1.4, “Feature codes for the TS4500” on page 51. The HD CoD for D55 (FC 1650) gives the maximum capacity of 730 - 970 slots, depending on the frame position.
Depending on the frame position, the maximum number of LTO drives that can be installed is 16. As with the L55 frame, three generations of HD2-compatible LTO drives, which are the LTO Ultrium 7 tape drive (Model 3588 F7C), LTO Ultrium 6 tape drive (Model 3588 F6C), and the LTO Ultrium 5 tape drive (Model 3588 F5C), can be installed in the D55 frame. Drive slots are fixed. Adding drives to the D55 frame does not affect the number of available storage slots.
Figure 1-5 shows the D55 frame with drive and HD slots.
Two additional I/O stations can be installed in any Dx5 expansion frame by ordering FC 1652. This feature installs two I/O stations in a drive expansion frame. Each additional pair of I/O stations increases the maximum insert/eject throughput for the library. The maximum cartridge capacity for expansion frames with two I/O stations is reduced by 88 cartridges for the Model D55.
Figure 1-5 TS4500 model D55/L55
The position and configuration of the frame, the number of I/O slots, and the installation of capacity on demand (CoD) features all affect the total available storage capacity of the D55.
Table 1-4 shows the available storage capacity, which is based on possible frame positions and configurations.
Table 1-4 Quantity of storage slots in the D55 frame
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Licensed features
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Frame position
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Quantity of drives
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Quantity of I/O slots
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Quantity of storage slots
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Base
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1
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0 - 12
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0 - 36
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500
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Base
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2+
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0 - 16
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0 - 36
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500
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HD CoD
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1
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0 - 12
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36
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730
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HD CoD
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1
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0 - 16
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0
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774
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HD CoD
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2+
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0 - 16
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36
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882
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HD CoD
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2+
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0 - 16
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0
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970
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1.2.2 TS4500 tape library frames for IBM 3592 Fibre Channel drives
The TS4500 tape library models L25 and D25 integrate the TS1150 and TS1140 tape drives. The TS4500 Model S25 is a high-capacity storage-only frame for 3592 slots.
The Model L25 frame includes the Frame Control Assembly (FCA) with two power supplies (for redundancy), an optimized dual-gripper cartridge accessor, on-demand storage slot capacity, and two I/O stations with two 16-slot magazines.
TS4500 tape library Model L25
The L25 can be installed on its own as a complete library enclosure, as shown in Figure 1-3 on page 8, or it can have up to 17 expansion frames that are attached to it. This frame provides the major library components for the whole library, whether it has single or multiple frames. It also provides cartridge storage capacity for 3592 media, and it can be equipped with TS1150 and TS1140 (3592 models EH8 and EH7) dual-ported drives that facilitate
8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity.
8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity.
The HD2 expansion frame can be added to either the left or right of the L25 frame. HD1 frames can be added only to the right side of the L25 frame.
The Intermediate Capacity feature (FC 1643) gives a maximum total number of usable cartridge slots of 200. This feature is a prerequisite for the Base Capacity on Demand feature
(FC 1644), which gives the maximum capacity of 400 cartridge slots. FC 1644 is required to attach an optional expansion frame. FC 1644 is a prerequisite to install the HD CoD for L25 (FC 1647), which offers the maximum capacity of 550 to 660 slots.
(FC 1644), which gives the maximum capacity of 400 cartridge slots. FC 1644 is required to attach an optional expansion frame. FC 1644 is a prerequisite to install the HD CoD for L25 (FC 1647), which offers the maximum capacity of 550 to 660 slots.
Depending on the frame position, the maximum number of 3592 drives that can be installed is 16. Two generations of HD2-compatible 3592 drives, the TS1150 (3592 E08) and TS1140 (3592 E07) tape drives, are supported in the L25 frame. Drive slots are fixed. Adding drives to the L25 frame does not affect the number of available storage slots.
Figure 1-6 shows an L25 frame drive and HD slots.
Figure 1-6 TS4500 model D25/L25
The position and configuration of the frame and the installation of capacity on demand (CoD) features affect the total available capacity of the L25. Table 1-5 shows the available storage capacity, which is based on possible frame positions and configurations.
Table 1-5 Quantity of storage slots in L25 frame
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Licensed features
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Frame position
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Quantity of drives
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Quantity of I/O slots
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Quantity of storage slots
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Entry
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1
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1 - 12
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32
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100
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Intermediate
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1
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1 - 12
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32
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200
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Base
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1
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0 - 12
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32
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400
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Base
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2+
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0 - 16
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32
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400
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HD CoD
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1
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0 - 12
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32
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550
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HD CoD
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2+
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0 - 16
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32
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660
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The L25 frame comes standard with two I/O stations. Each I/O station houses a cartridge magazine that allows importing or exporting cartridges from the library without requiring reinventory or an interruption of library operations. The cartridge magazine for each I/O station on 3592 frames can hold up to 16 cartridges, providing a total of 32 I/O slots.
The lockable library door can be opened for bulk-loading IBM LTO Ultrium tape cartridges. Reinventory of the cartridges in tier 0 and tier 1 is performed in less than 60 seconds per frame, each time that the library door is closed. A bar code reader that is mounted on the gripper is used to scan the cartridge bar code labels during inventory.
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Important: If a bulk load is performed, the top two rows on tier 1 must remain empty to allow for the initial inventory.
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On an HD frame, the inventory checks tier 0 and tier 1 bar code labels only, and the inventory checks the other tier labels only if tier 1 changed.
A door lock is included to restrict physical access to cartridges in the library, and a door open sensor is equipped to prevent accessor movement while the door is open.
Included in the L25 frame is the integrated management console (IMC), which is a built-in platform for tools that are used to manage the TS4500 tape library. The IMC, which includes an LCD panel and a keyboard with a touchpad, can be mounted on either end of your TS4500 tape library. A library controller card (LCC) and power source are required within that end frame or within the adjacent frame. Details of the IMC and other components are described in Chapter 4, “TS4500 management graphical user interface (GUI)” on page 149.
TS4500 tape library Model D25
The D25 frame, as shown in Figure 1-5 on page 11, has the same footprint as the Model L25. The D25 frame cannot be installed on its own. It must be connected to a library with a base frame. A maximum of 18 frames, including the L25 frame, can be connected, as shown in Figure 1-2 on page 5.
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Important: The combined number of allowed D55 or D25 frames in a TS4500 library is limited to seven.
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The number of additional 3592 cartridge storage slots per D25 frame ranges from 500 to 740. With the minimum configuration, only 500 slots are available for use.
More slots can be enabled by installing a capacity on demand (CoD) license key.
The base capacity on a D25 frame gives the maximum capacity of 500 cartridge slots.
FC 1644 must be installed on the L55 frame with either FC 9002 or FC 9003 and the corresponding prerequisite FC to attach a D25 expansion frame, as shown in 1.4, “Feature codes for the TS4500” on page 51.
FC 1644 must be installed on the L55 frame with either FC 9002 or FC 9003 and the corresponding prerequisite FC to attach a D25 expansion frame, as shown in 1.4, “Feature codes for the TS4500” on page 51.
The HD CoD for D25 (FC 1649) gives the maximum capacity of between 660 to 740 slots, depending on the frame position.
Depending on the frame position, the maximum number of 3592 drives that can be installed is 16. Two generations of HD2-compatible 3592 drives, the TS1150 (3592 E08) and the TS1140 (3592 E07) tape drives, are supported in the D25 frame. Drive slots are fixed. Adding drives to the D25 frame does not affect the number of available storage slots.
Figure 1-6 on page 13 shows the drive slots and HD slots.
Two extra I/O stations can be installed in any Dx5 expansion frame by ordering FC 1652. This feature installs two I/O stations in one expansion frame. Each additional pair of I/O stations increases the maximum insert/eject throughput for the library. The maximum cartridge capacity for expansion frames with two I/O stations is reduced by 80 cartridges for the Model D25 frame.
The position and configuration of the frame, the number of I/O slots, and the installation of capacity on demand (CoD) features all affect the total available storage capacity of the D55. Table 1-6 shows the available storage capacity based on possible frame positions and configurations.
Table 1-6 Quantity of storage slots in the D25 frame
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Licensed features
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Frame position
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Quantity of drives
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Quantity of I/O slots
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Quantity of storage slots
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Base
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1
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0 - 12
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0 or 32
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500
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Base
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2+
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0 - 16
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0 or 32
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500
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HD CoD
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1
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0 - 12
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32
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550
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HD CoD
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1
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0 - 12
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0
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590
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HD CoD
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2+
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0 - 16
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32
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660
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HD CoD
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2+
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0 - 16
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0
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740
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1.2.3 TS4500 tape library storage-only HD frames
The TS4500 tape library offers the following storage-only HD frames.
Model S55 and S25
The IBM TS4500 includes the Model S25 frame and the Model S55 frame, which are high density (HD) version 2 storage-only expansion frames, as shown in Figure 1-7.
These frames are designed to increase storage capacity greatly without increasing the frame size or required floor space.
Figure 1-7 Sx5/Sx4 frame
The HD slots contain tape cartridges in a tiered architecture. The cartridge, which is immediately accessible in the HD slot, is a tier 1 cartridge. Behind that tier is tier 2, and so on. The maximum tier in an LTO HD slot is tier 5. The maximum tier in a 3592 HD slot is tier 4 because the 3592 tape cartridge is slightly longer than the LTO cartridge. The single-deep slots on the door side of HD frames are referred to as tier 0 slots.
On the left, Figure 1-8 shows the inside of an HD frame from the side. On the right, Figure 1-8 shows a top-down view of one row of an HD frame with cartridges in tiers 0 (door side), 1, 2, and 3.
Figure 1-8 The HD frame (left) and top-down view of a row in an HD frame (right)
Models S24 and S54
The IBM TS3500 storage-only frame, HD1 models S24 and S54, can be attached to the TS4500.
These generation 1 HD frames can be redeployed into a TS4500 as long as they are installed to the right of the Lx5 frame. You must install FC 1742 before the frames can be added to a TS4500 library string. This feature code replaces the TS3500 cards to be supported on the TS4500, as shown in Figure 1-9.
Figure 1-9 Changes to S24/S54 for TS4500 attachment
The TS3500 tape library models S24 and S54 frames are high-density (HD) version 1 storage-only expansion frames, which were attached to existing TS3500 tape libraries and frames.
The Model S24 expansion frame is for 3592 data cartridges. Up to 17 Model S24 expansion frames can be added to the right of the Lx5 frame of the TS4500 Model L25 base frame to increase 3592 cartridge storage. Each Model S24 frame supports up to 1,000 IBM 3592 cartridge slots.
The Model S54 expansion frame is for LTO data cartridges. Up to 17 Model S54 expansion frames can be added to the right of the Lx5 frame of the TS4500 tape library Model L55 base frame to increase LTO cartridge storage. Each Model S54 frame supports up to 1,320 LTO cartridge slots.
The HD1 models S24 and S54 can be added to any TS4500 expansion frame, as long as the expansion frame is added to the right of the Lx5 frame, up to a total of 18 expansion frames, including the Lx5 frame.
HD1 and HD2 frames
All HD slots are black. However, the location of the cartridge retention latch differentiates LTO HD slots from 3592 HD slots. The cartridge retention latch is on the left side of LTO HD slots and on the right side of 3592 HD slots, as shown in Figure 1-10.
Figure 1-10 HD slot
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Attention: The HD slots use a constant force spring to maintain forward pressure on the tape cartridges. Use caution when you insert or remove cartridges from the HD slots.
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In an HD library, a standard inventory is a scan of tier 0 and tier 1. However, at times, it is necessary to inventory all tiers. This operation takes more time because it requires moving the cartridges within an HD slot to scan each bar code. For all inventory operations, tier 2 and higher tiers in an HD slot are only scanned when one of the following changes occurs:
•A tier 1 cartridge bar code label was changed.
•Enough tier 1 bar code labels were changed in a column to warrant an inventory of the entire column of HD slots.
•Inventory of all tiers is selected when you initiate a manual inventory from the TS4500 management GUI.
In HD frames, the cartridge accessor performs a shuffle operation to access the cartridges that are stored in tier 2 and beyond. A shuffle is the process of moving cartridges in lower tiers into the gripper, or other available slots, to access cartridges in higher tiers (tier 2 or greater). To reduce shuffle operations and take advantage of repeated accesses of certain cartridges, the role of cartridge cache is assigned to all single-deep (tier 0) slots in an HD library. To maintain efficient shuffle operations, the library uses load balancing to store cartridges across all HD slots in the library string. Therefore, all HD slots are filled to a minimum tier level until that tier is full across the library.
For the initial bulk load on a newly installed frame, insert cartridges into the deep slots, but leave the top two rows empty. The slots in the top two rows must be empty for the initial audit of the frame to start. The initial audit fills these slots, and then these slots are used like any other HD slot in subsequent library operations.
First-generation HD (HD1) frames can be installed to the right side of an Lx5 frame only.
Second-generation HD (HD2) frames provide the following enhancements:
•They can be installed in the leftmost library position (frame position 1).
•They offer drive-capable models that support up to 16 HD2-compatible tape drives when in frame position 2 or higher.
The position and configuration of the frame, and the installation of capacity on demand (CoD) features, all affect the total available storage capacity of the S25 and S55 frames. Table 1-7 shows the available storage capacity based on possible frame positions and configurations.
Table 1-7 Quantity of storage slots in S25/S55 frames
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Model
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Licensed features
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Frame position
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Quantity of storage slots
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S25
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S25 Base
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Any
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600
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S55
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S55 Base
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Any
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660
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S25
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S25 HD CoD
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1
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798
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S55
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S55 HD CoD
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1
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1,054
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S25
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S25 HD CoD
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2+
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1,000
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S55
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S55 HD CoD
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2+
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1,320
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S24
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S24 HD CoD
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2+
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1,000
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S54
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S54 HD CoD
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2+
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1,320
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1.2.4 TS4500 High Availability (HA) option
The TS4500 High Availability (HA) option provides a second accessor for redundancy and performance. This feature allows dual accessors in a dual active mode, and it has an integrated service bay to reduce service space.
The integrated service bays replace the existing HA frame and Service Bay B frames that are used on the TS3500. The integrated service bays allows a section of a frame to be used for servicing an accessor while the remaining portion of the frame is still available for active storage and drives. Accessor service must be performed through the side, by opening the side doors of integrated service bays. Any HD2 frame can be an integrated service bay.
The second accessor, accessor B, is provided when you order a new Dx5 or Sx5 frame with FC 1442. The new Dx5 or Sx5 frame can be installed in any position, and it will be shipped with the new B accessor. The accessor can be removed from the new frame and installed on the right side of the TS4500 if the new frame is installed on the left side.
Figure 1-11 shows the HA feature that shipped in a new D25 frame.
Figure 1-11 D25 frame that was ordered with FC 1442
The left or A side integrated service bay allows cartridges to be populated in storage columns 9 and 10, while drives can be populated in drive column 4.
The right or B side integrated service bay allows cartridges to be populated in storage columns 1, 2, 3, and 4, while drives can be populated in drive columns 1 and 2. The I/O stations are accessible in the right integrated service bay. Integrated service bays allow a minimum dual accessor system of only two frames.
The available storage for HA is shown in Figure 1-12.
Figure 1-12 Available storage with an HA option
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Note: I/O stations are not accessible in the left integrated service bay, so an L25 or L55 frame cannot be used as a left integrated service bay. The frame that ships with the HA option can be installed on the left side if required because no dedicated service bays are on that side. The new accessor must be installed in the frame on the right side.
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Elastic Capacity option
The TS4500 provides the Elastic Capacity option to completely eliminate inactive service space. The Elastic Capacity option can provide temporary relief for overflow conditions. These slots are referred to as Tiers T10 - T15 slots. Standard storage slots are Tiers 0 - 5.
With dual active accessors, certain storage slots are only available to a single accessor, and they are unavailable during accessor service. The ability to use these slots is optional, and they can be enabled or disabled on the management interface. Three modes are available for the Elastic Capacity option:
•Do not use
•Use for temporary overflow
•Use for maximum capacity
Do not use
In this mode, the TS4500 does not use the Elastic Capacity slots for media storage, so all media is usable when only one accessor is available. Tiers T10 - T15 slots are not used.
Use for temporary overflow
In this mode, cartridges are moved to elastic storage only if the library is 100% full and if new inserts have no other destination choice. In this case, T10 - T15 is used as temporary storage to handle the library overfill. Cartridges will be returned to HA space after space becomes available either manually by a user, or when the application mounts and demounts the cartridges in the elastic capacity slots (T10 - T15).
Use for maximum capacity
Use this setting to store media cartridges in the limited access (Elastic Capacity) columns as normal storage. The use of these slots can be managed by using different methods:
•Manually: A user can select a cartridge to destage to elastic storage by using the CLI. If the cartridge is already in elastic storage, no action will be taken.
•Small Computer System Interface (SCSI): An application can use the HD Control field of the SCSI Move Medium command to specify that the move is an elastic storage destage.
•Periodic: When the dual-access area (the cartridge slots that both A and B accessors can reach) exceeds the usage threshold, the least recently used cartridges are moved into the Elastic Capacity area. The default usage threshold is 98%.
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Note: “Use for maximum capacity” is the default setting if the setting is not changed by using the CLI.
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TS4500 capacity tool
The IBM Tape Library Slot Calculator will help assist to calculate capacity and slot numbers for all IBM tape libraries, including TS3100, TS3200, TS3310, TS3500, and the TS4500. This calculation includes capacity with the different elastic capacity options.
This tool can be obtained from this website:
1.2.5 Mainframe-ready
From TS4500 Release 3, the TS4500 is supported on IBM z/OS® systems with an attached TS7700. You are required to install Release 4 code on the TS7700 subsystems.
To provide this support, the TS4500 can have two integrated 16 Gb Fibre Channel (FC) switches, which are installed in the bottom of a L25 or D25 frame, as shown in Figure 1-13. The TS4500 management graphical user interface (GUI) supports the preset TS7700 logical library and supports the use of an external TSSC/IMC.
Figure 1-13 Integrated TS7700 back-end switches
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Note: The integrated FC switches do not require that additional power feeds are provided to the TS4500 because the integrated FC switches use bifurcated power cords that are provided with the mounting kit hardware for the switches. These power cords connect internally to the existing TS4500 Power Distribution Units.
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1.2.6 External TSSC/IMC
The TS4500 now supports the use of an external TSSC/IMC so that a single TSSC provides the Call Home capability for several TS7700, TS4500, or TS3500 devices on the same site, as shown in Figure 1-14.
Figure 1-14 External TSSC server
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Note: The external TSSC can also be a TSSC/IMC inside another TS4500. This configuration requires that you install FC 2704 on the Lx5 frame. FC 2704 provides a 26-port switch to allow connection to up to 24 additional devices to share the TSSC/IMC.
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1.2.7 TS4500 tape library top rack frame TR1
The top rack, 3584 Model TR1, provides an extra 10U of rack space on any frame in a library without requiring more floor space.
The optional top rack, which is shown in Figure 1-15, reduces the storage footprint and simplifies cabling by providing extra rack space above the library for power distribution units (PDUs), Fibre Channel (FC) switches, tape data movers, or IBM Spectrum Archive™ nodes.
Figure 1-15 Tape library with an installed top rack
A top rack is installed in the field by an IBM service support representative (SSR) on one or more frames of a TS4500 tape library. The top rack, and any components that are housed in the rack, are supported and serviced independently of the TS4500 tape library.
Feature Code (FC) 1750, Top Rack End Covers, is required for the left and right ends of one or more adjacent top racks. This feature is only required for the first top rack that is ordered when multiple top racks are ordered for adjacent frames. FC 1751, Power Distribution Unit (PDU), can be ordered optionally for any top rack. Up to two of FC 1751 can be ordered for any top rack. The first PDU does not use any of the 10U rack space. A second PDU, for redundancy, uses 1U of rack space. One power cord feature, FC 9954, through
FC 9959 or FC 9966, is required for each PDU that is ordered.
FC 9959 or FC 9966, is required for each PDU that is ordered.
Figure 1-16 shows the top rack without installed covers and devices.
Figure 1-16 Top rack without covers and devices
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Important: The top rack is treated as an independent rack space, and it is not tied to the service or support of the tape library.
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1.3 TS4500 tape library components
The TS4500 tape library consists of one or more frames, which contain additional components that supply power to the library, installed tape drives, and components for handling and storing tape cartridges.
To view the location of each available component in the front and side of the frame, see Figure 1-17.
Figure 1-17 TS4500 components that are available from the front of the frame
See Table 1-8 for a description of the components.
Table 1-8 Inside the front of the TS4500
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Number
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Component
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1
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Library frames
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2
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Rail system
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3
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Cartridge accessor
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4
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Accessor controller
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5
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Cartridge storage slots
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6
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IBM LTO or 3592 tape drives
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7
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Front door
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8
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Door safety switch
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9
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I/O stations
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10
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Integrated management console
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Accessor B will be located in the right side frame. Accessor B is functionally the same as accessor A, which is shown in Figure 1-18, “Dual accessor” on page 28.
Figure 1-18 Dual accessor
To view the location of each component that is available in the top and rear of the frame, see Figure 1-19.
Figure 1-19 Top and rear of the TS4500
See Table 1-9 for a description of these components.
Table 1-9 Top and rear components of the TS4500
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Number
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Component
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11
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Power cable hole
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12
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Fibre Channel cable hole
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13
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Frame control assembly
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14
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Patch panel
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15
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Rear of IBM LTO or 3592 tape drives
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To view the location of each component that is available on the front door, see Figure 1-20.
Figure 1-20 Front door
See Table 1-10 for a description of these components.
Table 1-10 Front door components of the TS4500
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Number
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Component
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16
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Display panel
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17
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I/O stations
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Library frames
The base frame (Lx5 models) and the expansion frames (Dx5, Sx5, and Sx5 models) are the building blocks of the library. Each frame contains a rail system, high-density cartridge storage slots, and internal LED lighting. The Lx5 and Dx5 frames also contain slots for up to 16 tape drives.
Rail system and track cable
The cartridge accessor moves through the TS4500 tape library on a rail assembly. The system consists primarily of a main rail assembly and a support rail, and a trough for the power and control cable. The main rail assembly includes a main bearing way with a rack gear. Its support rail is an L-shaped rail that runs along the top of the frames and provides smooth transport for the cartridge accessor.
TS4500 has a newly designed flex track cable and guide. This new flex track cable and guide was designed to reduce cost and outage time when you add a frame, as shown in Figure 1-21.
Figure 1-21 Rail system and track cable
The new style of cable requires no tools to install or replace. It is stacked in a new guide that is designed with two-chambers, which separate signal and power wires. Accessor A uses the top guide and accessor B uses the bottom guide, as shown in Figure 1-22.
Figure 1-22 Track cable guide
These cables plug into the same frame. You are required to move them only if you add frames to the left.
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Important: When you add the new HA feature to an existing TS4500, in addition to ordering the correct length flex track cable, you are required to order FC 2071 or FC 2072 for each existing frame.
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Cartridge accessor
The cartridge accessor moves cartridges between the storage slots, tape drives, and the I/O station of the TS4500 tape library. If the HA option is installed, two accessors exist, accessor A and accessor B. Functionally, accessor A and accessor B are identical. They have the same hardware components, except for a bottom bumper and the location of the X home sensor moving to the right side of accessor B.
The accessors consist of the following components.
X-axis and Y-axis motion assemblies
This group of parts includes a controller (circuit board) for the Controller Area Network interface, servo motor, pinion drive gear, and lead screw. These assemblies provide the motive force to move the accessor side to side (on the X-axis) and up and down (on the Y-axis). The controller part of this assembly is referred to as the XY controller, as shown in Figure 1-23.
Figure 1-23 Motion assembly
Pivot assembly
This group of parts provides a mounting platform for the gripper mechanism and the bar code reader. This assembly can rotate 180° around the vertical axis, as shown in Figure 1-24.
Figure 1-24 Pivot assembly
Optimized dual gripper
This electromechanical device (which is mounted on the pivot assembly) gets or puts cartridges from or to a storage slot, tape drive, or I/O station. The gripper is independently controlled, and it can grip a single cartridge. Two grippers are on the pivot assembly (Gripper 1 and Gripper 2). The grippers are in the dual-gripper transport mechanism, as shown in Figure 1-25.
Figure 1-25 Dual gripper
Bar code reader and calibration assembly
This assembly has a dual purpose. It reads the bar code on a label that is affixed to a cartridge or to the rear of empty storage slots and calibrates the frame after the installation or hardware change. The bar code reader/calibration sensor is mounted on the bottom of the top gripper, and it can be seen between the two grippers, when it is viewed from the front. It is used for frame calibration during inventories, audits, insertions, and inventory updates (a process that is invoked each time that you open a door).
An Auxiliary Lighting Element (ALE) assists the bar code reader. The ALE provides light to assist the bar code reader to scan labels correctly. The ALE connects to the top of the bottom gripper.
The inventory update determines whether cartridges are added to or removed from the library, or moved within the library. The bar code assembly, calibration assembly reader, and ALE are shown in Figure 1-26.
Figure 1-26 Bar code reader, calibration sensor, and ALE
A temperature/humidity sensor is installed on the standard flex cable (SFC) card in the scanner assembly. This sensor tracks temperature and humidity throughout the library, noting the accessor position and the time of the recorded temperature and humidity.
Accessor controller
This controller is a circuit board that facilitates all accessor motion requests, such as calibrations, moves, and inventory updates. This controller is on the side of the accessor assembly, as shown in Figure 1-27.
Figure 1-27 Accessor controller
Cartridge storage slots
All frames contain single-deep cells that are mounted on the door of the frame. Each cell stores one tape cartridge. High-density cells are mounted on the inside wall of each frame. These high-density cells each store four (3592) or five (LTO) tape cartridges. Individual frames do not support mixed media (a combination of 3592 and LTO tape cartridges). However, mixed media is supported within the TS4500 tape library.
Release 2 introduces new single-deep cells for both LTO and 3592 cartridges that are on the door side of HD2 frames. A chevron fiducial, which is similar to the chevron fiducial that is on the deep cells for individual cell calibration, is included in the new single-deep cells. Ribs are included to reduce cell wear, and they are a new feature of the single-deep cells, as shown in Figure 1-28.
Figure 1-28 New door side single-deep cell slots
IBM LTO or 3592 tape drives
Drive frames can contain one or more units that are mounted in the frame. The TS4500 tape library supports LTO and 3592 tape drives. The HD2 frames of the TS4500 tape library support HD2-compatible models of the TS1150, TS1140, LTO-7, LTO-6, and LTO-5 tape drives. The IBM 3592 EH8 and EH7 drives are the HD2-compatible models of the TS1150 and TS1140 tape drives. The IBM 3588 F7C, F6C, and F5C drives are the HD2-compatible models of the LTO-7, LTO-6, and LTO-5 tape drives.
Up to 12 drives can be installed in an Lx5 or Dx5 frame that is in frame position 1 (the leftmost frame) of the library. Up to 16 drives can be installed in each Lx5 or Dx5 frame that is in frame position 2 or higher. LTO and 3592 tape drives cannot be mixed in the same frame, but the LTO and 3592 frames can be mixed in the same library. You can identify a drive by examining the logo at the front of the drive canister or by inspecting the label at the rear of the drive canister. These drives are described in more detail in Chapter 2, “TS4500 Ultrium Linear Tape-Open and 3592 tape drives” on page 63.
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Note: No drives are installed in the storage-only frames (models S25, S24, S55, and S54).
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Table 1-11 provides an overview of the supported tape drives.
Table 1-11 Tape drives that are supported by the TS4500 tape library
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Type of drive
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Speed of connection
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Native data rate
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Native capacity
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Other information
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IBM LTO Ultrium 7
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8 Gbps Fibre
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300 MBps
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6 TB
(5.46 TiB)
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Known as the LTO-7 tape drive, Model 3588 F7C, TS1070
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IBM LTO Ultrium 6
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8 Gbps Fibre
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160 MBps
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2500 GB
(2.27 TiB)
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Known as the LTO-6 tape drive, Model 3588 F6C, TS1060
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IBM LTO Ultrium 5
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8 Gbps Fibre
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140 MBps
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1500 GB
(1.36 TiB)
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Known as the LTO-5 tape drive, Model 3588 F5C, TS1050
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IBM TS1150
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8 Gbps Fibre
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360 MBps
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900 GB (.82 TB)
with JK cartridge
2 TB (1.82 TiB)
with JL cartridge
7 TB (6.37 TiB)
with JC/JY cartridge
10 TB (9.1 TiB)
with JD/JZ cartridge
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Known as the 3592 EH8 tape drive
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IBM TS1140
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8 Gbps Fibre
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250 MBps
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500 GB (.48 TB)
with JK cartridge
1.6 TB (1.46 TiB)
with JB/JX cartridge
4 TB (3.6 TiB)
with JC/JY cartridge
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Known as the 3592 EH7 tape drive
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Figure 1-29 shows the TS4500 drive bay.
Figure 1-29 TS4500 drive bay
Front door
The front door contains single cartridge storage slots on the inside of the door that are referred to as tier 0 slots. Two I/O stations are installed on the front door of the base frame. Optionally, two extra I/O stations can be installed on the front door of any Dx5 frame. The library’s front door has a key lock. The key lock is the same for every front door, and the keys are shipped with the library. The front door is shown in Figure 1-20 on page 30.
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Note: The side doors of the base frames (Lx5) also have a key lock, which is the same key lock that is used for the front door.
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Door safety switch
This switch ensures that power to the cartridge accessor is switched off whenever the front door or side door is opened. This safety component ensures that accessor movement is stopped while the front door is open. Figure 1-30 shows the front door safety switch.
Figure 1-30 Front door safety switch
Side door and accessor service access
To service a single accessor concurrently, the accessor that requires service needs to be placed into service mode from the management graphical user interface (GUI). After the accessor parks, and the side door is open, the service bay switch (SBS) will activate. This sequence will put the SBS into the up position. Figure 1-31 shows the SBS mechanism.
Figure 1-31 Service bay switch mechanism
Figure 1-32 shows an accessor in service with side door open and end stop up. The second accessor is working and it is prevented from moving into the service area by the end stop.
Figure 1-32 Accessor in service
To service the accessor, it must be removed from the TS4500 by using the side door. This action is a concurrent action with the second accessor that is used for move commands. This process is simple because the end stops can be removed without any tools, and the track cable can be disconnected from the accessor without requiring any tools.
I/O stations
Two I/O stations on the front door of the base frame enable the insertion or removal of tape cartridges without requiring the library to reinventory the frame. Optionally, two additional I/O stations can be installed on any Dx5 expansion frame. The I/O station is universal and either LTO or 3592 magazines can be installed in it.
Insertion or removal of cartridges can be performed by using the I/O stations while the TS4500 tape library performs other operations, without requiring an inventory.
The TS4500 tape library base frames (models L25 and L55) come with two I/O stations. Each I/O station houses a cartridge magazine so that individual cartridges can be handled independently of the tape library:
•A cartridge magazine for LTO frames can hold up to 18 cartridges.
•A cartridge magazine for 3592 frames can hold up to 16 cartridges.
On libraries with LTO and 3592 frames, the first Dx5 frame (different from the Lx5) can have I/O stations that ship with magazines for the different drive type. The LTO and 3592 magazines can be installed on any I/O station.
Magazines for different media types can also be ordered by using FC 1628 for LTO and
FC 1629 for 3592.
FC 1629 for 3592.
The handles on the cartridge magazine are used to insert and remove the magazine, or to carry it during transport. The magazine safety lock, as shown in Figure 1-33, retains cartridges in their slots and prevents them from falling out while the magazine is transported.
Figure 1-33 Tape cartridge magazine safety lock
When a magazine is removed from an I/O station, it is necessary to engage the safety lock until the magazine is placed on an accessible surface. It is then necessary to unlock the magazine to insert or remove cartridges. Attempting to insert or remove cartridges while the magazine safety lock is engaged might damage the magazine or the cartridges. After a magazine is reinserted into an I/O station, it is necessary to unlock the magazine so that the accessor can retrieve cartridges. The I/O doors will not close correctly if the magazine is not unlocked.
Figure 1-34 shows a full 3592, a full LTO magazine, and an empty 3592 magazine.
Figure 1-34 I/O magazines
Two additional I/O stations can be installed in any Dx5 expansion frame by ordering FC 1652. This feature installs two I/O stations in one expansion frame. Each additional pair of I/O stations increases the maximum insert/eject throughput for the library. The maximum cartridge capacity for expansion frames with two I/O stations is reduced by 80 cartridges for Model D25 and by 88 cartridges for Model D55. Storage-only frames (models Sx5) do not support I/O stations.
You can remotely use the I/O station action menu, which is available from the System page of the TS4500 management GUI, to open and close the I/O station doors. At the library, you can press the eject button (which is numbered 1 in Figure 1-35 on page 42) to open and close the doors. When the doors are open, it is possible to manually remove and replace the cartridge magazine to insert or remove cartridges. When the doors are closed, the cartridge accessor can access the cartridges. The lock status LED that is next to the eject button (numbered 2 in Figure 1-35 on page 42) indicates that the I/O station is locked because the accessor can insert or remove cartridges. Do not attempt to open the I/O station when the lock status indicator is illuminated.
Figure 1-35 shows the top I/O station and panels, which control and show the state of the I/O station.
Figure 1-35 I/O station LEDs and controls
Table 1-12 describes all of the I/O station controls and LEDs.
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Important: Use only the eject button (which is numbered 1 in Figure 1-35) or the management GUI to open and close the I/O station doors. Do not attempt to open or close the doors manually.
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Table 1-12 I/O station (numbers correspond to Figure 1-35 on page 42)
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Number
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Function
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1
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Eject button.
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2
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Open/close state.
Off: Normal state.
Blinking: Transitional state. Whenever the button is pushed, it blinks and goes off when the doors open, and it blinks and comes back on as a solid light if it is locked by a “code”.
On solid: Locked.
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3
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Unload is required, or cartridges are present.
Off: No cartridges are present.
Blinking: The I/O station is full so an intervention is required.
On: Several cartridges are present.
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4
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No magazine is present.
On solid: No magazine is present.
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5
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I/O capacity indicator.
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6
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I/O lock status indicator.
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If the I/O station is obstructed, the doors automatically reopen.
Each I/O station slot has a unique address to indicate its physical location. The I/O station slot address consists of two values: a frame number and a row number.
TS4500 integrated management console (IMC)
The integrated management console (IMC) is a built-in platform for tools that are used to manage the TS4500 tape library.
The IMC, which includes an LCD panel and a keyboard with a touchpad, can be mounted on either end of your TS4500 tape library. A library controller card (LCC) and a power source are required within that end frame or within the adjacent frame. Alternatively, with Feature Code 2737, IMC Separate Power Source, you can source the IMC power independently and to an LCC anywhere in the library.
The IMC comes preinstalled with a system console application, which is a set of software tools that are used for local service and remote support of the attached TS4500 tape library. The system console application enables the IMC to provide service console capabilities, such as broadband Call Home.
The TS4500 management GUI runs on a web browser in kiosk mode on the IMC. Kiosk mode means that the menu bar, address bar, and stop and reload buttons of the browser are disabled. In addition, it is not possible to use bookmarks or multiple browser windows.
Figure 1-36 shows the IMC.
The IMC is described in more detail in Chapter 4, “TS4500 management graphical user interface (GUI)” on page 149.
Figure 1-36 The integrated management console (IMC)
IMC power distribution unit (PDU)
The TS4500 IMC power distribution unit (IMC PDU) provides power to the card cage power supply and to the TS4500 integrated management console (IMC).
The IMC PDU, as shown in Figure 1-37, is typically installed in the end frame of the library with the IMC.
Figure 1-37 IMC PDU
A new Model Sx5 feature (FC 2737) provides a separate IMC power source, which enables the IMC to be installed on an Sx5 frame where the power cable is not long enough to reach a Dx5 or Lx5 frame. The feature includes instructions for moving the IMC PDU from the Lx5 frame to the Sx5 frame with the IMC, and for attaching a separately ordered power cord to a client outlet at that Sx5 frame. The feature also includes two extremely long Ethernet cables to connect the IMC to the Lx5 frame LCC at any frame position.
Power cable hole
It is possible to route power cables through the top of a frame in the TS4500 tape library. This routing method is an alternative to routing the power cables through the bulkhead at the bottom rear of the TS4500 tape library. This routing method might be necessary if the equipment is installed on a non-raised (solid) floor or if a top rack is installed.
Fibre Channel cable hole
It is possible to route Fibre Channel cables from servers through the top of a frame in the TS4500 tape library. This routing method is an alternative to routing the Fibre Channel cables through the bulkhead at the bottom rear of the TS4500 tape library. This routing method might be necessary if the equipment is installed on a non-raised (solid) floor.
TS4500 frame control assembly (FCA)
The frame control assembly is standard on all base frames (Lx5) and optional on any Dx5 expansion frames. The assembly includes one library controller card (LCC), up to two library frame interconnect (LFI) cards, and two power supplies, both of which can provide power to the library and all drives in a frame. All of these components are connected by using two back plane cards (BPCs).
Figure 1-38 shows the frame control assembly in the TS4500.
Figure 1-38 Frame control assembly
The library control card (LCC)
The library control card (LCC) is the management node card for the TS4500 tape library. This card is used for the Ethernet connection to all components in the library, including the user interface and IMC. See Figure 1-39.
Figure 1-39 Library control card
The LCC has redundancy capability. In multiple drive frame configurations, the library negotiates the primary LCC, which controls the management functions.
During the power-up process, a selection process occurs to select the primary LCC. The selection process considers the LCC with the best database capabilities and the best hardware capabilities. The hardware capabilities relate to I/O station control and frame types.
Each LCC knows how many LCCs are in the system. If only one LCC is in the system, this LCC becomes the primary LCC. If any primary LCC fails, any LCC card can resume operations as the primary LCC.
The library frame interconnect (LFI) cards
The library frame interconnect (LFI) cards provide communication between the frames of the TS4500 tape library through cable connections. Each Lxx frame comes with one LFI card. A second LFI is required if expansion frames are added. When you face the back of the frame, the LFI on the right is LFI-A and the LFI on the left is LFI-B. Both cards are identical, but connections differ, depending on whether the card is LFI-A or LFI-B.
See Figure 1-40.
Figure 1-40 Library frame interconnect (LFI)
Power supplies
For models L25, D25, L55, and D55, the library offers the TS4500 frame control assembly power structure, which combines drive power, library power, and AC power cord capabilities. Each of the Lx5 and Dx5 frames comes with two power supplies. Model Sx5 frames do not have their own power supply. They share power with either an Lx5 or Dx5 frame, as shown in Figure 1-41.
Figure 1-41 Power supply
Back plane cards (BPCs)
Each of the Lx5 and Dx5 frames comes with two back plane cards (BPCs). With a single frame configuration (or a configuration with no FCA control system), redundant power is provided for each BPC. If one BPC fails, the other BPC in the frame picks up the load for the failed BPC.
Patch panel
The patch panel that houses the cable connections to connect hosts to the tape drive is in the rear of the frame above the drives, as shown in Figure 1-42.
Figure 1-42 Fiber patch panel
Display panel
The display panel on the base frame of the TS4500 tape library houses the library power and pause buttons. It displays library and I/O status indicators, as shown in Figure 1-43.
Figure 1-43 Display panel
Table 1-13 describes the indicators and buttons that are available on the display panel.
Table 1-13 Display panel component descriptions
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Number
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Component
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1
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Warning indicator (yellow)
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2
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Library beacon (blue)
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3
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Power indicator (green)
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4
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Upper I/O fullness indicator (green)
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5
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Power switch
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6
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Power switch cover
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7
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Upper I/O lock indicator (green)
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8
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Lower I/O fullness indicator (green)
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9
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Lower I/O lock indicator (green)
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10
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Pause button
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11
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Library pause indicator (yellow)
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12
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Access recovery button
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Expansion frames with optional installed I/O stations also have a display panel. However, the panel on expansion frames does not include the library power button, as shown in Figure 1-44.
Figure 1-44 Expansion frame with I/O station
Pause button
You pause the library by pressing the pause button on the display panel (number 10 on Figure 1-43 on page 48) on the base frame of your TS4500 tape library. This pause button causes the library to move the cartridge accessor to the base frame and pause operations for 30 seconds or while a frame door is open. The pause light next to the pause button stops blinking, and it illuminates solid to indicate that the library is paused (number 11 on Figure 1-43 on page 48).
Power button
The power button procedures are described.
Power on
This procedure powers on the TS4500 tape library to begin the library initialization sequence and bring the library to a ready state:
•From the display panel on the base frame of the library, slide the plastic cover that protects the power button up to expose the button (number 6 on Figure 1-43 on page 48).
•Press the power button (number 5 on Figure 1-43 on page 48) and wait to see that the green power indicator turns on and stays on.
•The power button executes a power-on initialization sequence for about 2 minutes. During that time, the menus on the TS4500 management GUI are not available for use. After the power-on initialization sequence completes, the library performs an inventory of the tape cartridges.
Power off
This procedure powers off the TS4500 tape library after normal operation, but not during an emergency:
•Ensure that the host application removed cartridges from all drives and that the library is varied offline from the host (if the host is attached).
•Pause the library by pressing the pause button on the display panel (number 10 on Figure 1-43 on page 48) on the base frame of your TS4500 tape library. This pause button causes the library to move the cartridge accessor to the base frame and pause operations for 30 seconds or while a frame door is open. The pause light next to the pause button stops blinking, and it illuminates solid to indicate that the library is paused (number 11 on Figure 1-43 on page 48).
The health status pod on the System page of the management GUI also shows when the library is paused.
•From the display panel on the base frame of the library, slide the plastic cover that protects the power button up to expose the button (number 6 on Figure 1-43 on page 48).
•Press the power button (number 5 on Figure 1-43 on page 48) and wait until the green power indicator light turns off.
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Note: Always pause the library before you power it off. If you power off the library before you pause the library, the library might take longer to come online after the next power-on.
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Media verification
The TS4500 supports media verification, which is fully controlled by the TS4500 at a logical library level. Media verification is transparent to any software application that controls the library.
This feature can be used to verify any media for the ability to read all of the data on the selected media within a logical library. Media verification is set up to run automatically on a set date.
You can set a recurring schedule for verification by days, months, or years. After you set up media verification, you can verify a single medium before the set date, if required. For more information, see “Media verification” on page 217.
Web camera
After the mounting hardware feature is installed by an IBM service support representative (SSR), you can mount a web camera in any frame of a TS4500 tape library. Certain clearances are necessary to accommodate the mounting hardware and the camera.
The camera is client-supplied and it can be installed in any frame to visually monitor the location of the library’s robotics. Feature Code (FC) 1530, Web Camera Mounting Hardware, is required to install a web camera. The maximum camera dimensions can vary. However, no part of the camera can extend more than 60 mm (2.36 in.) from the center of the tripod mount to ensure sufficient clearance so that the accessor movement is not obstructed.
The camera mount (FC 1530) can be mounted on the front or rear frame support.
Fire suppression
Each Dx5, Lx5, Sx5, and Sx4 frame in the TS4500 tape library has an area on the top where an opening can be cut to allow the entrance of pipes, conduits, or other parts to use for fire suppression. The installation of a fire-suppression system is the responsibility of the client.
The TS4500 tape library is constructed to allow the third-party installation of fire-suppression equipment. When you are deciding whether to implement fire-suppression equipment, see the local and national standards and regulations.
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Note: For advice about selecting a fire-suppression system that provides the correct level of coverage and protection, consult your insurance underwriter, and local fire marshal (or local building inspector). IBM designs and manufactures equipment to internal and external standards that require certain environments for reliable operation. Because IBM does not test any equipment for compatibility with fire-suppression systems, IBM does not make compatibility claims of any kind nor does IBM provide suggestions about fire-suppression systems.
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1.4 Feature codes for the TS4500
You can order feature codes (FCs) to install components in library frames or to enhance the capacity or capabilities of the library.
A client-setup unit (CSU) is a feature that you, as the client, can install when the feature is ordered as a field upgrade. If you choose not to install a CSU, IBM can install it for an extra charge. However, detailed installation instructions are included when you order and receive these features. Table 1-14 shows the available feature codes.
Table 1-14 Feature codes for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library
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Feature code
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Model
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CSU
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Description
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1404
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L25, L55
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No
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TS1140 and TS1150 tape drive support.
This FC triggers the shipment of a JK diagnostic cartridge.
When Model L25 is ordered, FC 1404 is required.
When FC 9080 (Mixed Media) is ordered for the Model L55, FC 1404 is required.
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1405
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L25, L55
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No
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LTO-6 and LTO-5 tape drive support.
This FC triggers the shipment of an L5 diagnostic cartridge.
When Model L55 is ordered, a minimum of one of FC 1405 or 1407 is required but both can be selected.
When FC 9080 (Mixed Media) is ordered for the Model L25, a minimum of one of FC 1405 or 1407 is required but both can be selected.
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1407
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L25, L55
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No
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LTO-7 and LTO-6 tape drive support.
This FC triggers the shipment of an L6 CE cartridge.
When Model L55 is ordered, a minimum of one of FC 1405 or 1407 is required but both can be selected.
When FC 9080 (Mixed Media) is ordered for Model L25, a minimum of one of FC 1405 or 1407 is required but both can be selected.
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1442
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual accessors.
This FC triggers the shipment of four CE/diagnostic cartridges (two cartridges of the latest generation for both LTO and 3592).
Service Bay Stop-A related parts and Service Bay Stop-B related parts.
TS4500 Accessor B, including scanner, enhanced grippers, and enhanced node cards.
A maximum of one HA kit (1442) per library can be ordered.
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1450
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D25, D55
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No
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TS4500 frame control assembly (FCA).
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1460
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L25, L55
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No
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Multi-frame network, which provides the optional second library frame interconnect card (FIC) and any associated cables. This FC is a prerequisite to FC 9002.
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1521
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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First TS4500 quad drive mounting kit.
Prerequisite: FC 1450 (for Dx5 frame models only).
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1522
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Second TS4500 quad drive mounting kit.
Prerequisite: FC 1521. This feature is not supported if the frame is used as an integrated service bay (ISB).
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1523
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Third TS4500 quad drive mounting kit.
Prerequisite: FC 1522. This feature is not supported if the frame is used as an integrated service bay (ISB).
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1524
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Fourth TS4500 quad drive mounting kit.
Prerequisite: FC 1523. This feature is not supported if the frame is used as an integrated service bay (ISB).
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1530
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D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55
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No
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Web camera mounting hardware. Provides mounting hardware only.
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1604
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L25, L55
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Yes
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Transparent LTO encryption provides license keys to enable transparent LTO encryption.
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1628
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L55
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Yes
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Additional LTO Cartridge Magazines. Provides magazine and cover for transport or storage of up to 18 cartridges.
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1629
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L25
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Yes
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Additional 3592 Cartridge Magazine. Provides magazine and cover for transport or storage of up to 16 cartridges.
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1643
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L25, L55
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Yes
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Intermediate capacity on demand (CoD) provides a license key to increase storage from entry capacity to intermediate capacity.
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1644
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L25, L55
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Yes
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Base capacity on demand provides a license key to increase storage from intermediate capacity to base capacity. This feature code is a prerequisite for FC 9002 or Model Lx5 HD CoD FC 164x.
Prerequisite: FC 1643.
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1645
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S25
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Yes
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High-density capacity on demand.
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1646
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S55
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Yes
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High-density capacity on demand.
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1647
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L25
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Yes
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High-density capacity on demand.
Prerequisite: FC 1644.
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1648
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L55
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Yes
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High-density capacity on demand.
Prerequisite: FC 1644.
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1649
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D25
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Yes
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High-density capacity on demand.
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1650
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D55
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Yes
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High-density capacity on demand.
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1652
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D25, D55
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No
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Two additional I/O stations. This feature code adds either 36 (LTO) or 32 (3592) I/O slots.
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1682
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L25, L55
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Yes
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Path failover.
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1742
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S24, S54
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No
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TS4500 Control upgrade. This FC includes 1x top panel and 2x Ethernet cables, card cages, ASCs, BPCs, and LFIs.
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1750
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TR1
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No
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Left-side and right-side end covers. This feature is required only for the first top rack that is ordered (if multiple top racks are installed on adjacent frames).
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1751
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TR1
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No
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Power distribution unit FC 1751 provides one PDU to be mounted in the top rack. The first PDU in a top rack does not consume any of the 10U of rack space. The second PDU in a top rack consumes 1U of rack space.
A maximum of two FC 1750s can be ordered.
Prerequisite: For each FC 1751 ordered, one power cord (FC 9954 through FC 9959 or FC 9966) must also be ordered.
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1802
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L25, L55
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No
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Non-HA 1 - 2 frame X-track cable.
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1806
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L25, L55
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No
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Non-HA 3 - 6 frame X-track cable
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1814
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L25, L55
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No
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Non-HA 7 - 14 frame X-track cable.
Not supported by FC 2071 or FC 9071.
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1818
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L25, L55
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No
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Non-HA 9 - 18 frame X-track cable.
Not supported by FC 2071 or FC 9071.
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1909
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L25, L55, D25, D55
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No
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Single power source bifurcated cable. This feature allows attachment of a powered frame to a single outlet while it also maintains drive redundant power.
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1951
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D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55
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No
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Power distribution units. This feature provides two PDUs, mounting hardware, including rack brackets, and internal power cables.
FC 1951 supports any combination of up to three pairs of power cords for
FC 4875 on the same frame and FC 9989 on adjacent frames. Corequisite: One power cord feature (FC 9954 through FC 9959 or FC 9966).
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2002
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L25, L55
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No
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1 - 2 Frame Flex Track Cable A.
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2006
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L25, L55
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No
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3 - 6 Frame Flex Track Cable A.
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2014
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L25, L55
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No
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7 - 14 Frame Flex Track Cable A.
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2018
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L25, L55
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No
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9 - 18 Frame Flex Track Cable A.
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2071
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L25, L55
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No
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Flex track guide. This FC includes AXY, AXY plate, ASC to Flex track cable and new end stops.
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2072
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D25, D55, S25, S55, S24, S54
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No
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Flex track guide for expansion frame.
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2309
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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TS4500 Accessor Refresh. This FC provides complete accessor assembly with HD grippers to Lxx models or models with FC 1442.
Prerequisite: FC 2071, FC 2072, or FC 9071, FC 9072.
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2402
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L25, L55
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No
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1 - 2 Frame Flex Track Cable B.
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2406
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L25, L55
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No
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3 - 6 Frame Flex Track Cable B.
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2414
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L25, L55
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No
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7 - 14 Frame Flex Track Cable B.
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2418
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L25, L55
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No
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9 - 18 Frame Flex Track Cable B.
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2704
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D25, D55, S25, S55, S24, S54
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No
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Console expansion. 26-port Ethernet switch, rack mount. This feature provides a 26-Port Ethernet switch and an attachment cable for connection to a TS3000 System Console or Master Console for Service. Up to 24 additional connections are provided by this feature.
Mutually exclusive with FC 1951 and FC 4879.
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2715
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L25, L55
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No
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TSSC Console attachment.
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2735
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L25, L55
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No
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USB Optical Drive. This feature provides a USB optical drive for use with the integrated management console (IMC). The optical drive is required for IMC code and service Knowledge Center updates.
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2737
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S25, S55
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No
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IMC Separate Power Source. This feature will allow longer distances between the IMC end panel and an FCA by supplying 2x longer Ethernet cables. For both plant and field, instructions will also be provided for moving the IMC PDU from another frame into this frame. One of the FC 9970-9985, 9989 power cords is a prerequisite to FC 2737.
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4879
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L25, D25
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Yes
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TS7700 BE Switch Mounting Hardware. This feature provides 2x Fibre Channel switch mounting hardware, including rack brackets and power cords.
The prerequisite is FC 4880. PDUs are not required with TS7700 back-end switches in a TS4500.
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4880
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L25, D25
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Yes
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TS7700 BE 16 Gb Switch. This feature provides one 16 Gb Fibre Channel switch with 24 LC Shortwave ports. The 16 Gb switch supports attachment of up to sixteen 3592 tape drives to a TS7700. Patch-panel-to-switch Fibre Channel cables are ordered against the frame that contains the tape drives by using feature codes AGK1 (if tape drives are 2 or 3 frames away from the switch) or AGKQ (if tape drives are fewer than 2 frames away from the switch).
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6013
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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Yes
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LC to LC Fibre Channel cable - 13 m (43 ft.).
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6025
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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Yes
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LC to LC Fibre Channel cable - 25 m (82 ft.).
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6061
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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Yes
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LC to LC Fibre Channel cable - 61 m (200 ft.).
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8750
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D55, L55
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No
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LTO cleaning cartridge (FC 8750). This FC is a universal cleaning cartridge.
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8802
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D25, L25
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No
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3592 cleaning cartridge.
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9001
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Driveless frame.
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9002
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L25, L55
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No
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First expansion frame attachment. This feature is used as a part of the process to add any Dxx or Sxx frame.
Prerequisites: FC 1460 and FC 1644.
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9003
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L25, L55
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No
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Additional expansion frame attachment. This feature is used as a part of the process to add any Dxx or Sxx frame.
Prerequisites: The first expansion frame attachment (FC 9002) is required.
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9040
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L25, L55
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No
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High availability library. The prerequisite is FC 9071 or FC 2071, flex track A cable FC 2002 or FC 2006 or FC 2014 or 2019, and flex track B cable
FC 2402 or FC 2406 or FC 2414 or FC 2418. |
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9071
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L25, L55
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No
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Flex Track Guide Base. This feature includes AXY, AXY plate, ASC to Flex track cable and new end stops. The prerequisite is FC 2002 or FC 2006 or FC 2014 or FC 2018.
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9072
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D25, D55, S25, S55, S54, D54
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No
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Flex Track Guide for expansion frame.
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9080
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L25, L55
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No
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Mixed Media Library. Library contains a mix of LTO and 3592 frames.
Prerequisite:
For Model L25, prerequisite of FC 1628 (LTO Magazine) and a minimum of one of FC 1405 or FC 1407 (LTO CE cartridge).
For Model L55, prerequisite of FC 1629 (3592 Magazine) and FC 1404 (3592 CE cartridge).
Mixed media is not supported for Lx2/Lx3.
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9210
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L25, L55
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No
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Attached to HP-UX system.
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9211
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L25, L55
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No
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Attached to Solaris system.
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9212
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L25, L55
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No
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Attached to Microsoft Windows system.
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9213
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L25, L55
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No
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Attached to another system that is not an IBM system.
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9215
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L25, L55
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No
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Attached to Linux system.
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9217
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L25, L55
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No
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Attached to z/OS, TS7700.
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9218
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L25, L55
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No
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Attached to High Performance Storage System (HPSS).
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9400
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L25, L55
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No
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Attached to IBM i5/OS™ or IBM OS/400® system.
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9600
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L25, L55
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No
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Attached to IBM AIX® system.
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9607
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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3588 F7C plant install.
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9608
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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3588 F7C field install.
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9690
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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3588/3592 drive. Field install. FC 9690 is a counting feature code. Prerequisite: FC 152x (drive mounting kit). Each FC 152x supports up to four of FC 969x.
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9692
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L25, L55
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No
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3592 E07/EH7 tape drive. Plant install. FC 9692 is a manufacturing routing code. Prerequisite: FC 152x (drive mounting kit). Each FC 152x supports up to four of FC 969x.
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9695
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L25, L55
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No
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3588 F5A/F5C tape drive. Plant install. FC 9695 is a manufacturing routing code. Prerequisite: FC 152x (drive mounting kit). Each FC 152x supports up to four of FC 969x.
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9697
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D55, L55
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No
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3588 F6A/F6C tape drive. Plant install. FC 9697 is a manufacturing routing code. Prerequisite: FC 152x (drive mounting kit). Each FC 152x supports up to 4 of FC 969x.
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9700
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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No host attach cables - from plant.
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9735
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L25, L55
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No
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IMC broadband Call Home. This feature indicates that you allow broadband Call Home, so no additional remote service tools are required.
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9954
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D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55
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No
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NEMA L6-30 Power Cord. FC 9954 is used with PDU FCs 1751 or 1951. FC 9954 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords for FC 195x.
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9955
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D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55
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No
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RS 3750DP power cord. FC 9955 is used with PDU FCs 1751 or 1951. FC 9955 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords for FC 195x.
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9956
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D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55
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No
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IEC 309 power cord. FC 9956 is used with PDU FCs 1751 or 1951. FC 9956 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords for FC 195x.
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9957
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D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55
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No
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4.3 m power cord (Australia/NZ). FC 9957 is used with PDU FCs 1751 or 1951. FC 9957 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords for FC 195x.
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9958
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D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55
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No
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4.3 m power cord (Korean). FC 9958 is used with PDU FCs 1751 or 1951. FC 9958 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords for FC 195x.
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9959
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D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55
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No
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Unterminated power cord. FC 9959 is used with PDU FCs 1751 or 1951. FC 9959 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords for FC 195x.
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9966
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D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55
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No
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Unterminated power cords (China CCC cert). FC 9966 is used with PDU FCs 1751 or 1951. FC 9966 provides 1x power cord for FC 1751 and 2x power cords for FC 195x.
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9970
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D25, D55, L25, L55, S25, S55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cord (international, 250 VAC 16A single phase, watertight connector, IEC-309). FC 9970 includes model-dependent contents. For countries other than the United States and Canada, the connector is rated at 16A (plug type Hubbell HBL316P6W or equivalent) for connection to Hubbell type HBL316R6W or equivalent receptacles.
In the United States and Canada, the connector is rated at 20A (plug type Hubbell HBL320P6W) for connection to Hubbell type HBL320R6W or equivalent receptacles. This power cord is the default power cord for all countries other than those countries that are specified for FC 9972 and FCs 9976 through 9983. This power cord can be used for all countries, except the following countries:
•Argentina
•Australia
•Brazil
•Canada
•China
•Japan
•Korea
•New Zealand
•Philippines
•South Africa
•Taiwan
FC 9970 must be ordered with FC 1901.
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9972
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cords (250 VAC 15, non-watertight twist lock connector, Nema L6-15P mates with L6-15R). FC 9972 includes model-dependent contents. It is the default power cord for US, Canada, Japan, Korea, Philippines, and Taiwan.
Corequisite: FC 9972 must be ordered with FC 1901.
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9976
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cords with 10 Amp/250 Vac, non-watertight IRAM 2073 plug. FC 9976 is for Argentina.
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9977
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cords with 15 Amp/250 Vac with earth pin InMetro NBR 14136 plug. FC 9977 is for Brazil.
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9978
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cords with 10 Amp/250 Vac AZ/NZS 3112/2000 plug.
FC 9978 is for Australia and New Zealand. |
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9979
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cords with 15 Amp/250 Vac JIS C8303, C8306 plug.
FC 9979 is for Japan. |
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9980
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cords with 10 Amp/250 Vac, GB 2099.1, 1002 plug.
FC 9980 is for China. |
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9981
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cords with 15 Amp/250 Vac with earth pin KS C8305, K60884-1 plug. FC 9981 is for Korea.
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9982
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cords with 10 Amp/250 Vac CNS 10917-3 plug. FC 9982 is for Taiwan.
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9983
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cords with 10 Amp/250 Vac SANS 164-1 plug. FC 9983 is for South Africa.
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9984
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cords with 15 Amp/250V single phase power cord assemblies, NEMA L6-20P non-watertight twistlock 20A plug.
FC 9984 is 2x power cords, which are UL/CSA certified for use in US and Canada. These power cords mate with client-supplied NEMA L6-20R receptacles.
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9985
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cords with 15 Amp/250V single phase power cord assemblies with watertight 15A Russellstoll plug.
FC 9985 is 2x power cords, which are UL/CSA certified for use in US and Canada. These power cords mate with client-supplied Russellstoll 3743U2 or 9R23U2W receptacles.
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9989
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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Dual 4.3 m power cords with 10Amp/250V with IEC 309 C14 plug.
FC 9989 is for use with adjacent frame PDUs (FC 1951) or external (client-supplied) PDUs.
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AGKQ
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L25, D25
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No
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3-meter OM3 quad cables. This FC requires FC 1521 or FC 1522 or FC 1523 or FC 1524.
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AGK1
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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10-meter OM3 fiber Cable (LC). This feature provides a 10-meter 50.0/125 micrometer fiber optic cable that is terminated with LC Duplex connectors.
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AGK2
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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25-meter OM3 fiber Cable (LC). This feature provides a 25-meter 50.0/125 micrometer fiber optic cable that is terminated with LC Duplex connectors.
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AGK3
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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No
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80-meter OM3 fiber Cable (LC). This feature provides an 80-meter 50.0/125 micrometer fiber optic cable that is terminated with LC Duplex connectors.
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1.5 Host platforms and device drivers
The TS4500 tape library is supported on many operating systems. For a current list of host software versions and release levels that support the TS4500 tape library, see the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) web page to confirm support and to check for all required firmware and drivers:
To download the required drivers, go to IBM Fix Central:
Feature codes for operating systems
The following no-charge specify feature codes indicate the server platform to which the TS4500 tape library is attached. These features are used by IBM for device driver distribution:
•FC 9210: Attached to HP-UX
•FC 9211: Attached to Sun system
•FC 9212: Attached to Windows system
•FC 9213: Attached to another system that is not an IBM system
•FC 9215: Attached to Linux system
•FC 9217 Attached to IBM System z®, TS7700
•FC 9218: Attached to High Performance Storage System (HPSS)
•FC 9400: Attached to IBM System i®
•FC 9600: Attached to IBM System p
More than one platform-attached feature can be chosen because the library can be attached to more than one of these platforms. Only one of each feature is added. That is, if two or more Windows servers use the TS4500, only one FC 9212 is required.
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Tip: The device driver is available for each operating system from IBM Fix Central:
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1.6 Specifications
The TS4500 tape library is a stand-alone tape subsystem that consists of one or more frames. It can expand in a modular manner to provide large capacities. The frames join side to side, and they can be added on the left side or right side of the installed frames.
1.6.1 Physical specifications
Table 1-15 lists the physical dimensions of the TS4500 tape library frames.
Table 1-15 Physical dimensions
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Model
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Width1
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Depth
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Height
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L25, L55, D25, D55, S25, S55, S24, and S54 (on casters)
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782 mm (30.8 in.)
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1,212 mm (47.72 in.)
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1,800 mm (70.9 in.)
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L25, L55, D25, D55, S25, S55, S24, and S54 frames with top rack
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782 mm (30.8 in.)
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1,212 mm (47.72 in.)
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2,320 mm (91.34 in.)
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L25, L55, D25, D55, S25, S55, S24, and S54 frame with covers
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782 mm (30.8 in.)
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1,212 mm (47.72 in.)
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1,800 mm (70.9 in.)
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L25, L55, D25, D55, S25, S55, S24, and S54 frame without covers
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725 mm (28.5 in.)
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1,212 mm (47.72 in.)
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1,800 mm (70.9 in.)
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1 Frame width only. Additional interframe spacing of 30 mm (1.2 in.) is required.
Table 1-16 lists the weights of the frames according to the number of installed drives, robotics, and tape cartridges.
Table 1-16 TS4500 tape library weight
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Model and position
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Minimum weight of frame (with no tape drives or cartridges)1
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Maximum weight of frame (with maximum tape drives and cartridges) 2
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L25 Position 1 (leftmost frame)
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407.8 kg (899 lb.)
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586.5 kg (1,293 lb.)
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L25 Position 2+
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407.8 kg (899 lb.)
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630.5 kg (1,390 lb.)
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D25 Position 1 (leftmost frame)
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310.7 kg (685 lb.)
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500 kg (1,103 lb.)
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D25 Position 2+
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310.7 kg (685 lb.)
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552.5 kg (1,218 lb.)
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L55 Position 1 (leftmost frame)
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410 kg (904 lb.)
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592 kg (1,305 lb.)
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L55 Position 2+
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410 kg (904 lb.)
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637 kg (1,404 lb.)
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D55 Position 1 (leftmost frame)
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316 kg (697 lb.)
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503.5 kg (1,110 lb.)
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D55 Position 2+
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316 kg (697 lb.)
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557 kg (1,228 lb.)
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S25 Position 1 (leftmost frame)
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299 kg (660 lb.)
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491.2 kg (1,083 lb.)
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S25 Position 2+
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299 kg (660 lb.)
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540.2 kg (1,191 lb.)
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S55 Position 1 (leftmost frame)
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304 kg (670 lb.)
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509.4 kg (1,123 lb.)
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S55 Position 2+
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304 kg (670 lb.)
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564 kg (1,244 lb.)
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S24 Position 2+
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285.8 kg (630 lb.)
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526.2 kg (1160 lb.)
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S54 Position 2+
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290.3 kg (640 lb.)
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562.5 kg (1240 lb.)
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TR1 Weight of top rack (empty)3
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24.5 kg (54 lb.)
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24.5 kg (54 lb.)
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Weights that are listed for the Lx5 frames include the accessor, IMC, side doors, and side panels. After the initial library installation, these parts can be moved to other frames within the library string to shift part of the weight to other frames.
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1 Frames in position 1 (the leftmost frame in a library string) can have a maximum of 12 tape drives.
2 Drive frames in positions 2+ can accommodate 16 tape drives.
3 A top rack can be installed optionally on any HD frame. Side panels and PDUs are also optional. Each side panel adds 6.8 kg (15 lb.). Each PDU adds 4.5 kg (10 lb.).
When you plan for the installation, the space implications in the computer room must be considered for the possibility of adding more frames in the future.
1.6.2 Floor requirements
The library must be installed on a raised or solid floor. The floor must have a smooth surface and, if raised, the floor must not have ventilation panels beneath the leveling jackscrews. If carpeted, it must be confirmed that the carpet is approved for computer-room applications. To accommodate unevenness in the floor, the leveling jackscrews can be raised or lowered to the following specifications:
•The maximum allowable variance must not exceed 7 mm (0.27 in.) per 76 mm (3 in.).
•The maximum out-of-level condition must not exceed 40 mm (1.6 in.) over the entire length and width of the library.
The floor on which the library is installed must support the following weight specifications:
•Up to 4.8 kilograms per square cm (68.6 lbs. per square inch) of point loads that are exerted by the leveling jackscrews
•Up to 211 kilograms per square meter (43.4 lbs. per square foot) of overall floor loading
The number of point loads that is exerted depends on the number of frames that makes up the library. Four point loads are on each frame (at the corners of each frame).
For more information, see the IBM TS4500 Introduction and Planning Guide, SC27-5990.
1.6.3 Operating environment
The TS4500 tape library operates in the following environment:
•Temperature: 15° C - 32° C (60° F - 89° F), suggested is 18° C - 25° C (64° F - 80° F)
•Relative humidity: 20% - 80%, suggested is 5.5° C (42° F) DP to 60% RH and
15° C (60° F)
15° C (60° F)
•Maximum dew point 17° C (63° F)
For more information, see the IBM TS4500 Introduction and Planning Guide, SC27-5990.
1.6.4 Power and cooling specifications
Power for the components of the TS4500 tape library is provided by a power supply within the Lx5 or Dx5 frame. The Lx5 power supply provides power to the components that are housed in the Lx5 frame. The Dx5 power supply provides power to the components in the Dx5 frame. The Sx5 models receive their power supply from an adjacent frame (either an Lx5 or Dx5, depending on the configuration).
Models Lx5 and Dx5 of the TS4500 tape library with installed PDUs (FC 1951) can power up to two adjacent frames by specifying a power cord (FC 9989) on each of the adjacent frames and plugging the cords into the spare outlets on the (FC 1951) PDUs, which are on the adjacent Lx5 or Dx5 frame.
Figure 1-45 shows the first adjacent frame cord that is plugged into the PDU receptacles and the second adjacent frame power cord that is plugged into the consecutive PDU receptacles. The adjacent frames that receive power through FC 9989 can be up to three frames away from the frame with FC 1951. By using adjacent frame power cords, clients can power up to three frames from only two facility outlets.
Figure 1-45 FC 9989 cable positions with FC 1951
Table 1-17 lists the power requirements for the Lx5 and Dx5 frames.
Table 1-17 Power requirements for the TS4500 tape library
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Power requirements
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220 V AC line cord
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AC line voltage
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200 - 240 V AC (nominal)
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AC line frequency
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50 - 60 Hz
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Nominal power
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1.4 kW
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Line current
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8.0 A
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kVA
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1.6 kVA
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For more information, see the IBM TS4500 Introduction and Planning Guide, SC27-5990.
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