Book description
This IBM® Redbooks® publication presents a general introduction to Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology and the implementation of corresponding IBM products. The book highlights the new generation IBM LTO-7 tape drives, which are the next-generation storage solution that is designed to help midsize and large enterprises respond to storage challenges.
This twelfth edition includes information about the latest enhancements to the IBM Ultrium family of tape drives and tape libraries. In particular, it includes details of the latest IBM LTO Ultrium 7 tape drive technology and its implementation in IBM tape libraries. It contains technical information about each IBM tape product for open systems and includes generalized sections about Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) and Fibre Channel connections and multipath architecture configurations.
This book also covers tools and techniques for library management. It is intended for anyone who wants to understand more about IBM tape products and their implementation. It is suitable for IBM clients, IBM Business Partners, IBM specialist sales representatives, and technical specialists. If you do not have a background in computer tape storage products, you might need to read other sources of information. In the interest of being concise, topics that are generally understood are not covered in detail.
Table of contents
- Front cover
- Notices
- IBM Redbooks promotions
- Preface
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Summary of changes
- January 2016, Twelfth Edition
- February 2015, Eleventh Edition
- June 2013, Tenth Edition
- June 2012, Ninth Edition
- June 2011, Eighth Edition
- September 2008, Seventh Edition
- October 2007, Sixth Edition
- April 2007, Fifth Edition
- September 2005, Fourth Edition
- June 2004, Third Edition
- June 2003, Second Edition
- November 2000, First Edition
- Part 1 Tape basics of open systems
- Chapter 1. Tape technology introduction
- Chapter 2. Overview of IBM LTO Ultrium tape drives
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Chapter 3. IBM TS1100 tape drives
- 3.1 IBM TS1100 tape drive family
- 3.2 Common characteristics of the 3592 tape drive family
- 3.3 Physical attachment
- 3.4 Media
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3.5 IBM TS1150 tape drive
- 3.5.1 Physical attachment
- 3.5.2 Media
- 3.5.3 Capacity and performance
- 3.5.4 Access performance specifications and drive characteristics
- 3.5.5 Emulation
- 3.5.6 Spectrum Archive and LTFS support
- 3.5.7 Data safe mode
- 3.5.8 Enhanced Ethernet support
- 3.5.9 TS1150 physical characteristics
- 3.5.10 Upgrade considerations
- 3.5.11 Firmware updates
- 3.5.12 RAS
- 3.5.13 Improved media SARS
- 3.5.14 Encryption
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3.6 IBM TS1140 tape drive
- 3.6.1 Physical attachment
- 3.6.2 Media
- 3.6.3 Capacity and performance
- 3.6.4 Access performance specifications and drive characteristics
- 3.6.5 Emulation
- 3.6.6 Spectrum Archive and LTFS support
- 3.6.7 Data safe mode
- 3.6.8 Enhanced Ethernet support
- 3.6.9 TS1140 physical characteristics
- 3.6.10 Upgrade considerations
- 3.6.11 Firmware updates
- 3.6.12 RAS features
- 3.6.13 Improved media SARS
- 3.6.14 Encryption
- 3.6.15 Tracking data written
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3.7 IBM TS1130 tape drive
- 3.7.1 Multiple subsystem and automation support
- 3.7.2 Media
- 3.7.3 Capacity and performance
- 3.7.4 Access performance specifications and drive characteristics
- 3.7.5 Emulation mode
- 3.7.6 TS1130 physical characteristics
- 3.7.7 Upgrade considerations
- 3.7.8 Firmware updates
- 3.7.9 RAS features
- 3.7.10 Improved media SARS
- 3.7.11 Encryption
- 3.7.12 Tracking data written
- 3.8 IBM TS1120 tape drive
- 3.9 IBM Enterprise tape drive 3592 Model J1A
- Chapter 4. IBM TS2270 tape drive
- Chapter 5. IBM TS2260 tape drive
- Chapter 6. IBM TS2360 tape drive
- Part 2 IBM tape libraries for open systems
- Chapter 7. IBM TS2900 tape autoloader
- Chapter 8. IBM TS3100 tape library
- Chapter 9. IBM TS3200 tape library
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Chapter 10. IBM TS3310 tape library
- 10.1 Product description
- 10.2 Library expansion
- 10.3 Front panel components
- 10.4 Rear panel components
- 10.5 Interior components
- 10.6 Optional features
- 10.7 Library management
- 10.8 Multipath architecture
- 10.9 Working with logical libraries
- 10.10 Supported environments
- 10.11 Specifications
- 10.12 Feature codes
- 10.13 Publications
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Chapter 11. IBM TS3500 tape library
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11.1 Product description
- 11.1.1 TS3500 tape library frames for IBM LTO Ultrium Fibre Channel drives
- 11.1.2 TS3500 tape library frames L23 and D23
- 11.1.3 TS3500 tape library storage-only frames S24 and S54
- 11.1.4 TS3500 tape library (3584) High Availability Unit HA1
- 11.1.5 TS3500 tape library shuttle complex (Model SC1)
- 11.1.6 High Performance Storage System
- 11.1.7 Tape System Library Manager
- 11.2 Library components
- 11.3 Tape Library Specialist Management Interface
- 11.4 Performance
- 11.5 Upgrades and optional features
- 11.6 Advanced Library Management System
- 11.7 Host platforms and device drivers
- 11.8 Storage applications
- 11.9 Specifications
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11.1 Product description
- Chapter 12. IBM TS4500 tape library
- Chapter 13. IBM TS7600 ProtecTIER Systems
- Chapter 14. Library management
- Part 3 Appendixes
- Appendix A. IBM LTO Ultrium and 3592 media
- Appendix B. IPv6 support
- Appendix C. IBM tape product names
- Appendix D. Data storage values
- Related publications
- Back cover
Product information
- Title: IBM Tape Library Guide for Open Systems
- Author(s):
- Release date: January 2016
- Publisher(s): IBM Redbooks
- ISBN: 9780738441245
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