IBM TS4500 tape library
The IBM TS4500 tape library is a next-generation storage solution designed to help midsize and large enterprises respond to storage challenges. Some of these challenges include 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 reliable, high performance in an Open Systems environment. Incorporating 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.
It can be partitioned into multiple logical libraries. This feature makes it an excellent choice for consolidating tape workloads from multiple heterogeneous open systems servers.
The TS4500 tape library provides outstanding reliability and redundancy through the provision of redundant power supplies in each drive frame, control and data path failover, and dual grippers within the cartridge accessor. Both library and drive firmware can be upgraded nondisruptively, that is, without interrupting the normal operations of the library.
It supports tape encryption on the following tape drives: IBM TS1060 Tape Drive (Model 3588 F6C), TS1050 Tape Drive (Model 3588 F5C), and TS1140 Tape Drive (Model 3592 EH7). Two encryption methods are supported: application-managed encryption (AME) and library-managed encryption (LME).
This chapter includes the following sections:
•Product overview
•Product description
•Library components
•Upgrades and optional feature codes
•Host platforms and device drivers
•Specifications
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 environments.
Figure 1-1 shows a three-frame version of the TS4500 tape library. An individual library consists of one base frame and up to three expansion frames and can include up to 60 tape drives and more than 4,500 tape cartridges as shown in Figure 1-2 on page 4.
Figure 1-1 TS4500 introduction
The TS4500 tape library provides the following capabilities, which will be described in more detail in the following chapters:
•All of the frames include high-density (HD) slot technology
•Additional 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
•Integrated management console (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 3592 EH7, LTO 5 (3588 F5C), and LTO 6
(3588 F6C) tape drives
(3588 F6C) tape drives
The TS4500 tape library is available with several tape drive, frame model, 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 using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), email, or syslog
•Multipath architecture
•Drive and media exception reporting
•In-depth reporting using the Tape System Reporter (TSR)
•Host-based path failover
•Up to 144 I/O slots (36 I/O slots standard for LTO libraries and 32 I/O slots standard for 3592 libraries)
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 three 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 a single cartridge accessor. You can install a single-frame base library (Figure 1-1 on page 2) and grow it to four 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, and S25
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3592 tape drives
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3,591
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14.36 PB (12.76 PiB)
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L55, D55, and S55
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LTO tape drives
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4,735
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11.84 PB (10.51 PiB)
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The maximum native capacity figures are based on library configurations with one base frame with all LTO 6 or TS1140 tape drives and three storage-only HD frames.
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Note: Customer-printed bar code labels are not currently supported on the TS4500. Some bar code labels previously successfully scanned by the TS3500 are not readable by the TS4500 at general availability (GA). Issues with reading media labels are most often those labels that were printed by the customer.
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In Figure 1-2 on page 4, the left side shows the minimum configuration of a TS4500 tape library with a single L Frame, and the right side shows the maximum configuration with four frames.
Figure 1-2 Minimum and maximum TS4500 tape library configurations
There are six types of frames supported in the current TS4500 tape library range. Each frame is identified by a three-character model number (L25, D25, L55, D55, S25, and S55), which describes the nature of the frame.
The TS4500 tape library is built from a single frame model called the base frame. The scalability of the library allows an increase in capacity by adding up to three additional frames, 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 are supported by a single cartridge accessor. Mixed media configurations are not supported, which means that a TS4500 tape library cannot contain a mix of 3592 and LTO frames.
The TS4500 tape library supports second-generation high-density (HD2) frames, which like the first-generation HD frames, offer increased capacity without increasing frame size or required floor space by using high-density storage slots for tape cartridges. In addition, HD2 frames provide the following enhancements:
•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 F6C, 3588 F5C, and 3592 EH7) when positioned as frame number 2 or higher.
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 and S55 (Sx5) frames are HD2, 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 on page 5 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 16-slot I/O stations
•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 18-slot I/O stations
•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 equipped with two 16-slot I/O stations
•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 18-slot I/O stations
•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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1000 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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1054 storage slots
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1320 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 5 and LTO 6 (8 Gbps dual-port Fibre Channel) tape drives. The TS4500 Model S55 is a high capacity storage-only frame 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 18-slot I/O stations. The Model D55 frame can be attached to any L55 and S55 frames.
TS4500 tape library Model L55
The L55 frame, shown in Figure 1-3 on page 6, can be installed on its own as a complete library enclosure, as shown in Figure 1-3 on page 6, or it can have up to three expansion frames attached 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 can be equipped with the HD2 versions of the LTO 5 and LTO 6 dual-ported drives that facilitate
8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity.
8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity.
The expansion frames can be added to either the left or right of the L55 frame.
Figure 1-3 TS4500 tape library L55/L25 base frame
The number of LTO cartridge storage slots ranges from 100 - 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.
There are a number of CoD feature codes for the L55 frame and the number of slots available depends on the frame position.
The Intermediate Capacity feature (Feature Code (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 1644 are prerequisites to install the HD CoD for L55 (FC 1648). This 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. Only two generations of HD2-compatible LTO drives, the TS1060 Tape Drive (Model 3588 F6C) and the TS1050 Tape Drive (Model 3588 F5C), 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.
Drive slots and HD slots are shown in Figure 1-4 on page 7.
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 based on possible frame positions and configurations.
Table 1-3 Quantity of storage slots in 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 done 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 done in fewer than 60 seconds per frame, each time that the library door is closed. A bar code reader mounted on the autochanger is used to scan the cartridge bar code labels during inventory.
On an HD frame, the inventory only checks Tier 1 bar code labels, and checks the other tier labels only if Tier 1 has changed.
A door lock is included to restrict physical access to cartridges in the library. A door open sensor is equipped to prevent accessor movement while the door is open.
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Note: The 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 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 will be discussed in 4.1, “Integrated management console (IMC)” on page 76.
TS4500 tape library Model D55
The D55 frame, as shown in Figure 1-5 on page 9, 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 and optional expansion frames. A maximum of four frames, including the L55 frame, can be connected, as shown in Figure 1-2 on page 4.
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Note: Mixed media configurations are not supported. Therefore, a TS4500 tape library cannot contain a mix of 3592 and LTO frames.
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The number of additional LTO cartridge storage slots per D55 frame ranges from 500 - 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, along with either FC 9002, or FC 9003, and the corresponding prerequisite FC, to attach a D55 expansion frame. This is shown in 1.4, “Feature codes for the TS4500” on page 35. The HD CoD for D55 (FC 1650) gives the maximum capacity of between 730 and 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, only two generations of HD2-compatible LTO drives, which are the TS1060 Tape Drive (Model 3588 F6C) and the TS1050 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 storage slots available.
Drive slots and HD slots are shown in Figure 1-5 on page 9.
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 total cartridge capacity for expansion frames with two I/O stations is reduced by 44 cartridges for the model D55.
Figure 1-5 TS4500 model D55/D25
The position and configuration of the frame, 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 on page 10 shows available storage capacity 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 TS1140 Tape Drive (Model 3592 EH7 with 8 Gbps dual-port FC interfaces). The TS4500 Model S25 is a high capacity storage-only frame for 3592 slots.
The Model L25 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 16-slot I/O stations. The Model D25 frame can be attached to any L25 and S25 frames, as long as FC 1644 (CoD) is installed on the L25 frame.
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 6, or it can have up to three expansion frames 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 can be equipped with TS1140
(Model 3592 EH7) dual-ported drives that facilitate 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity.
(Model 3592 EH7) dual-ported drives that facilitate 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity.
The expansion frames can be added to either the left or right of the L25 frame.
The number of 3592 cartridge storage slots ranges from 100 - 660. With the minimum configuration, 100 slots are available for use. The maximum of 660 slots is already physically installed.
More slots can be added by enabling them through a capacity on demand (CoD) license key.
There are a number of CoD feature codes for the L25 frame and the number of slots available depend 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. FC 1644 is a prerequisite to install the HD CoD for L25 (FC 1647), which offers the maximum capacity of between 550 and 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 between 550 and 660 slots.
Depending on the frame position, the maximum number of 3592 drives that can be installed is 16. Only the HD2-compatible 3592 EH7 drive is supported and it can be installed in the L25 frame. This is the TS1140 Tape Drive (Model 3592 EH7). Drive slots are fixed. Adding drives to the L25 frame does not affect on the number of storage slots available.
Drive slots and HD slots are shown in Figure 1-4 on page 7.
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 available storage capacity 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 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 done in fewer than 60 seconds per frame, each time that the library door is closed. A bar code reader mounted on the autochanger is used to scan the cartridge bar code labels during inventory.
On an HD frame, the inventory only checks Tier 1 bar code labels, and checks the other Tier labels only if Tier 1 has changed.
A door lock is included to restrict physical access to cartridges in the library. 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 touch pad, 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 will be described in 4.1, “Integrated management console (IMC)” on page 76.
TS4500 tape library Model D25
The D25 frame, as shown in Figure 1-5 on page 9, 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 and optional expansion frames. Up to three frames can be connected, as shown in Figure 1-2 on page 4.
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Note: Mixed media configurations are not supported. Therefore, a TS4500 tape library cannot contain a mix of 3592 and LTO frames.
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The number of additional 3592 cartridge storage slots per D25 frame ranges from 500 - 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 9003 and the corresponding prerequisite FC to attach a D25 expansion frame, as shown in 1.4, “Feature codes for the TS4500” on page 35.
FC 1644 must be installed on the L55 frame with either FC 9002 or 9003 and the corresponding prerequisite FC to attach a D25 expansion frame, as shown in 1.4, “Feature codes for the TS4500” on page 35.
The HD CoD for D25 (FC 1649) gives the maximum capacity of between 660 and 740 slots, depending on frame position.
Depending on the frame position, the maximum number of 3592 drives that can be installed is 16. Only the HD2-compatible 3592 EH7 drive is supported and can be installed in the D25 frame. Drive slots are fixed. Adding drives to the D25 frame does not affect on the number of storage slots available.
Drive slots and HD slots are shown in Figure 1-5 on page 9.
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 total cartridge capacity for expansion frames with two I/O stations is reduced by 40 cartridges for the Model D25 frame.
The position and configuration of the frame, 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 available storage capacity based on possible frame positions and configurations.
Table 1-6 Quantity of storage slots in 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 S25 and S55
IBM TS4500 includes the Model S25 frame and the Model S55 frame, which are high density (HD) version 2 storage-only expansion frames.
These frames are designed to greatly increase storage capacity without increasing frame size or required floor space.
HD slots contain tape cartridges in a tiered architecture. The cartridge immediately accessible in the HD slot is a Tier 1 cartridge. Behind that 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 1-6 on page 13 shows the inside of an HD frame from the side. On the right, Figure 1-6 on page 13 shows a top-down view of one row of an HD frame with cartridges in tiers 0 (door side), 1, 2, and 3.
Figure 1-6 The HD frame (left) and top-down view of a row in an HD frame (right)
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.
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Attention: The HD slots have a constant force spring for maintaining forward pressure on the tape cartridges. Use caution when inserting or removing cartridges from HD slots.
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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.
Second-generation HD (HD2) frames provide the following enhancements:
•Can be installed in the leftmost library position (frame position 1)
•Offer drive-capable models that support up to 16 HD2-compatible tape drives when in frame position 2 or higher
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 has changed.
•Enough Tier 1 bar code labels have changed in a column to warrant an inventory of the entire column of HD slots.
•Inventory of all tiers is selected when initiating a manual inventory from the TS4500 management GUI.
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 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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1054
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S25
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S25 HD CoD
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2+
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1000
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S55
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S55 HD CoD
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2+
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1320
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1.2.4 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, Figure 1-7 on page 15, reduces the storage footprint and simplifies cabling by providing extra rack space above the library for power distribution units, Fibre Channel switches, tape data movers, or IBM Linear Tape File System™ (LTFS) nodes.
Figure 1-7 TS4500 tape library with top rack installed
A top rack is installed in the field by an IBM service representative 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 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. Feature code 1751, power distribution unit (PDU), can optionally be ordered 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. Figure 1-8 on page 16 shows the top hat without covers and devices installed.
FC 9966, is required for each PDU that is ordered. Figure 1-8 on page 16 shows the top hat without covers and devices installed.
Figure 1-8 Top rack without covers
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Note: The top rack is treated as a completely 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 component available in the front and side of the frame, see Figure 1-9 on page 17.
Figure 1-9 TS4500 components available from front of frame
See Table 1-8 for a description of the components.
Table 1-8 Inside front of 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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To view the location of each component that is available in the top and rear of the frame, see Figure 1-10.
Figure 1-10 Top and rear of TS4500
See Table 1-9 for a description of these components.
Table 1-9 Top and rear components of 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 1-11 on page 19.
Figure 1-11 Front door
See Table 1-10 for a description of these components.
Table 1-10 Front door components of 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 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
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. The power and control cable is kept clear of the accessor in a covered trough located at the bottom rear of the library, shown in Figure 1-12 on page 20.
Figure 1-12 Rail system
Cartridge accessor
The cartridge accessor moves cartridges between the storage slots, tape drives, and the I/O station of the TS4500 tape library. The accessor consists of the following components.
X-axis and Y-axis motion assemblies
This is a group of parts that 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, shown in Figure 1-13.
Figure 1-13 Motion assembly
Pivot assembly
This is a group of parts that provides a mounting platform for the gripper mechanism and the bar code reader. This assembly is capable of 180° rotation about the vertical axis, shown in Figure 1-14 on page 21.
Figure 1-14 Pivot assembly
Optimized dual gripper
This is an electromechanical device (mounted on the pivot assembly) that gets or puts cartridges from or to a storage slot, tape drive, or I/O station. The gripper is independently controlled and can grip a single cartridge. There are two grippers on the pivot assembly (Gripper 1 and Gripper 2). The grippers are in the dual-gripper transport mechanism, shown in Figure 1-15.
Figure 1-15 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 performs calibration of 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 viewed from the front. It is used for frame calibration, during inventories, audits, insertions, and inventory updates (a process that is invoked each time you open a door). The inventory update determines whether cartridges have been added to or removed from the library, or moved within the library. The bar code assembly and calibration assembly reader is shown in Figure 1-16 on page 22.
Figure 1-16 Bar code reader and calibration sensor
Accessor controller
This controller is a circuit board that facilitates all accessor motion requests, such as calibrations, moves, and inventory updates. This controller is located on the side of the accessor assembly, shown in Figure 1-17.
Figure 1-17 Accessor controller
Cartridge storage slots
All frames contain single-deep cells that are mounted on the door of the frame. Each stores one tape cartridge and high-density cells that are on the inside wall of each frame. These high-density cells each store four (3592) or five (LTO) tape cartridges. Mixed media (a combination of 3592 and LTO tape cartridges) is not supported within individual frames or within the TS4500 tape library.
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 TS1140, LTO 5, and LTO 6 tape drives. The IBM 3592 EH7 drive is the HD2-compatible model of the TS1140 Tape Drive. The IBM 3588 F5C and F6C drives are the HD2-compatible models of the LTO 5 and LTO 6 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 or 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 Linear Tape-Open and 3592 tape drives” on page 43.
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Note: No drives are installed in the storage-only frames (models S25 and S55).
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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 TS1060
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8 Gbps Fibre
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160 MB/s
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Two 500 GB
(2328.31 GiB)
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Known as the LTO 6 tape drive or Model 3588 F6C
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IBM TS1050
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8 Gbps Fibre
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140 MB/s
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One 500 GB
(1396.98 GiB)
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Known as the LTO 5 tape drive or Model 3588 F5C
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IBM TS1140
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8 Gbps Fibre
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250 MB/s
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4 TB (3.6 TiB)
JC/JY cartridge
1.6 TB (1.46 TiB)
JB/JK cartridge
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Known as the 3592 EH7 tape drive
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The TS4500 drive bay is shown in Figure 1-18.
Figure 1-18 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. Two extra I/O stations can optionally 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 1-11 on page 19.
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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 or side doors are opened. This is a safety component to ensure that accessor movement is stopped while the front door is open. This is shown in Figure 1-19.
Figure 1-19 Front door safety switch
I/O stations
Two cartridge compartments on the front door of the base frame enable the insertion or removal of tape cartridges without the library performing a re-inventory of the frame. Two additional Input /Output (I/O) stations can optionally be installed on any Dx5 expansion frame.
Insertion or removal of cartridges can be performed using the I/O stations while the TS4500 tape library is performing other operations, and 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 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 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 handles on the cartridge magazine are used to insert and remove the magazine, or to carry it during transport. The magazine safety lock, shown in Figure 1-20 on page 25, retains cartridges in their slots and prevents them from falling out while the magazine is being transported.
Figure 1-20 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 properly if the magazine is not unlocked.
Figure 1-21 on page 26 shows a full 3592, a full LTO magazine, and an empty 3592 magazine.
Figure 1-21 I/O magazine
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 total cartridge capacity for expansion frames with two I/O stations is reduced by 40 cartridges for Model D25 and by 44 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, 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 (numbered 1 in Figure 1-22 on page 27) 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 next to the eject button (numbered 2 in Figure 1-22 on page 27) indicates that the I/O station is locked because the accessor can be inserting or removing cartridges. Do not attempt to open the I/O station when the lock status indicator is illuminated.
Figure 1-22 on page 27 shows the top I/O station and panels, which control the I/O station and show the state of the I/O station.
Figure 1-22 I/O station LEDs and controls
Table 1-12 describes all I/O station controls and LEDs.
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Important: Only use the eject button (numbered 1 in Figure 1-22) or the management GUI to open and close the I/O station doors. Do not attempt to open the doors manually.
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Table 1-12 I/O station (numbers correspond to Figure 1-22
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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
Blink: Transitional state, whenever button pushed, will blink and go off when doors open, and will blink and come back on solid if locked by “code”
On solid: Locked
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3
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Unload required or cartridges present
Off: No cartridges present
Blinking: Full, intervention required
On: Some cartridges present
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4
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No magazine present
On solid: There is no magazine 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 there is an obstruction in the I/O station, 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 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.
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. The IMC is shown in Figure 1-23.
The IMC is described in more detail in Chapter 4, “TS4500 management graphical user interface (GUI)” on page 75.
Figure 1-23 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, shown in Figure 1-24, is typically installed in the end frame of the library with the IMC.
Figure 1-24 IMC PDU
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
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 using two Back Plane Cards (BPCs). Figure 1-25 on page 30 shows the frame control assembly in the TS4500.
Figure 1-25 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 1-26.
Figure 1-26 Library control card (LLC)
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 facing the back of the frame, the LFI on the right is LFI-A and the one on the left is LFI-B. Both cards are identical, but connections are different depending on whether the card is LFI-A or LFI-B. See Figure 1-27.
Figure 1-27 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 1-28 on page 31.
Figure 1-28 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 for connecting hosts to the tape drive is in the rear of the frame above the drives as shown in Figure 1-29.
Figure 1-29 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 1-30 on page 32.
Figure 1-30 Display panel
The indicators and buttons available on the display panel are described in Table 1-13.
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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Reset button
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Expansion frames that have optional I/O stations installed also have a display panel; however, the panel on expansion frames does not include the library power or reset buttons as shown in Figure 1-31 on page 33.
Figure 1-31 Expansion frame with I/O station
Pause button
Pause the library by pressing the pause button on the display panel (number 10 on Figure 1-30 on page 32) on the base frame of your TS4500 tape library. This 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 flashing, and illuminates solid to indicate that the library is paused (number 11 on Figure 1-30 on page 32).
Power button
The power button procedures are described.
Power on
This procedure will power 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 1-30 on page 32).
•Press the power button (number 5 on Figure 1-30 on page 32) and wait to see the green power indicator turn on and stay on.
•It will execute 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, the library performs an inventory of the tape cartridges.
Power off
This procedure is to power off the TS4500 tape library after normal operation, but not during an emergency:
•Ensure that the host application has 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 1-30 on page 32) on the base frame of your TS4500 tape library. This 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 flashing, and illuminates solid to indicate that the library is paused (number 11 on Figure 1-30 on page 32).
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 1-30 on page 32).
•Press the power button (number 5 on Figure 1-30 on page 32) and wait until the green power indicator light turns off.
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Note: Always pause the library before powering it off. If you power off before pausing, the library might take longer to go online after the next power-on.
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Web camera
You can mount a web camera in any frame of a TS4500 tape library, after the mounting hardware feature has been installed by an IBM service representative. Certain clearances are necessary to accommodate the mounting hardware and the camera.
The camera is customer-supplied and can be installed in any frame to visually monitor the location of the library’s robotics. Feature code 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. This ensures sufficient clearance so that 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, and S25 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 be used for fire suppression. The installation of a fire-suppression system is the responsibility of the customer.
The TS4500 tape library is constructed to allow third-party installation of fire-suppression equipment. When deciding whether to implement fire-suppression equipment, refer to 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 requires 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
Order feature codes to install components in library frames or to enhance the capacity or capabilities of the library.
A customer-setup unit (CSU) is a feature that you, as the customer, 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. Available feature codes are shown in Table 1-14.
Table 1-14 Feature codes for the frame models of the TS4500 tape library
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FC
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Model
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CSU
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Description
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0500
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L25, L55
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No
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One-time library and drive firmware update (by IBM service representative).
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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. This provides the optional second FIC and any associated cables. This 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.
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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.
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1524
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D25, D55, L25, L55
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Both
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Fourth TS4500 quad drive mounting kit.
Prerequisite: FC 1523.
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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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1643
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L25, L55
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Yes
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Intermediate capacity on demand provides 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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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 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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One-frame to 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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Three-frame to 6-frame X-track cable.
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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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2735
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L25, L55
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No
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IMC non-broadband Call Home. This feature is required when you do not allow broadband Call Home to be configured for the library. FC 2735 provides a USB modem and optical drive for use with the integrated management console (IMC).
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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) 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. Also, FC 9001 for Lxx models.
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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.
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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 other non-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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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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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 four 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, 1950, 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, 1950, 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, 1950, 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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4.3m power cord (Australia/NZ) FC 9957 is used with PDU FCs 1751, 1950, 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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4.3m power cord (Korean) FC 9958 is used with PDU FCs 1751, 1950, 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, 1950, 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, 1950, 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 4.3m 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 is the default power cord for all countries other than those specified for FC 9972 and FCs 9976 through 9983. This power cord can be used for all countries, except the following countries:
Canada
Japan
Korea
Philippines
Taiwan
Argentina
Brazil
Australia
New Zealand
China
South Africa
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 4.3m 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 4.3m 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 4.3m 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 4.3m 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 4.3m 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 4.3m 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 4.3m 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 4.3m 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 4.3m 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 4.3m 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 customer-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 4.3m 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 customer-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 4.3m power cords with 10Amp/250V with IEC 309 C14 plug
FC 9989 is for use with adjacent frame PDUs (FC 1950) or external (customer-supplied) PDUs.
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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, go to the IBM System Storage® Interoperation Center (SSIC) website to confirm support and to check for all required firmware and drivers:
To download the drivers required, you can go to 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 other non-IBM system
•FC 9215: Attached to Linux system
•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 there are two or more Windows servers that use the TS4500, only one FC 9212 is required.
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Tip: The device driver is available for each operating system from the Fix Central website:
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1.6 Specifications
The TS4500 tape library is a stand-alone tape subsystem that consists of one or more frames and is capable of modular expansion to provide large capacities. The frames join side to side, and they can be added on the left or right 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, and S55 (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, and S55 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, and S55 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, and S55 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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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 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 some 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 Frames in positions 2+ can accommodate 16 tape drives.
3 A top rack can optionally be installed on any HD2 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 are planning 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, 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 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 exerted depends on the number of frames that make up the library. There are four point loads per 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)
•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 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 PDUs (FC 1950) installed can power up to two adjacent frames by specifying power cord FC 9989 on each of the adjacent frames and plugging the cords into the spare outlets on the FC 1950 PDUs, which are located on the adjacent Lx5 or Dx5 frame. Figure 1-32 on page 42 shows the first adjacent frame cord plugging into the upper PDU receptacles and the second adjacent frame power cord plugging into the lower PDU receptacles. The adjacent frames that receive power through FC 9989 can be up to three frames away from the frame with FC 1950. By using adjacent frame power cords, customers can power up to three frames from only two facility outlets.
Figure 1-32 FC 9989 cable positions
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
|
Types of line cord
|
|
|
220 V ac line cord
|
110 V ac line cord
|
|
|
Ac line voltage
|
200 - 240 V AC (nominal)
|
100 - 127 V AC (nominal)
|
|
Ac line frequency
|
50 - 60 Hz
|
50 - 60 Hz
|
|
Nominal power
|
1.4 kW
|
1.2 kW
|
|
Line current
|
8.0 A
|
24 A
|
|
kVA
|
1.6 kVA
|
4.8 kVA
|
For more information, see the IBM TS4500 Introduction and Planning Guide, SC27-5990.
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