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IBM TS3500 with ALMS Introduction and Planning Guide GA32-0593-08 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety notices” on page xvii and “Notices” on page 231. Edition notice This edition applies to the ninth release of the IBM TS3500 with ALMS Introduction and Planning Guide and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. © Copyright IBM Corporation 2008, 2014. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Homologation statement This product may not be certified in your country for connection by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks. Further certification may be required by law prior to making any such connection. Contact an IBM representative or reseller for any questions. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008, 2014 iii iv IBM TS3500 with ALMS: Introduction and Planning Guide Contents Homologation statement .......iii FICON and ESCON interfaces .......32 Mixing drives in frames ..........34 Figures ...............ix Mixing drives in a logical library .......35 Mixing media in drives ..........37 Multipath architecture ...........40 Tables ...............xi Library sharing .............41 Using multiple logical libraries .......43 Read this first ...........xiii Multiple control paths ..........44 What's new in this edition (October 2014) ....xiii Advanced Library Management System .....45 Eighth edition (October 2012) ........xiii Dynamic partitioning ..........46 Seventh edition (June 2011) .........xiii Transparent addition or removal of storage Sixth edition (June 2010) ..........xiii capacity ..............47 Fifth edition (March 2010) .........xiv Configuration of storage capacity without Fourth edition (September 2009) .......xiv disruption ..............47 Third edition (December 2008) ........xiv Virtual I/O slots............47 Second edition (November 2008) .......xiv Cartridge assignment policy .........48 First edition (September 2008) ........xiv Insert notification setting ..........50 Send us your feedback ..........xv Power structure of the TS3500 tape library ....50 Frame control assembly and dual ac power. 51 Safety and environmental notices . xvii Enhanced frame control assembly ......51 Safety notices .............xvii Control path failover, data path failover, and load Environmental notices ..........xviii balancing ...............52 Laser safety and compliance ........xviii Expanded I/O capacity ..........53 Class II laser product .........xviii Increasing capacity ............55 Class I laser product ..........xix Capacity expansion feature for Model L32 . 55 Intermediate, Full, and Capacity On Demand About this publication ........xxi features for Models L22, L23, L52, and L53 . 55 High Density Capacity On Demand .....56 Who should read this book .........xxi Web interface ..............56 Terminology used in this book ........xxi TS3500 Tape Library Command Line Interface . 57 Related information ...........xxi IBM Tape System Reporter .........57 Publications about the TS3500 tape library . xxi Remote support .............58 IBM i, System i, and i5/OS source .....xxii Remote support through a modem .....59 IBM Power Systems and System p source . xxii Remote support through a system console . 60 IBM System z source ..........xxii Remote support security .........63 Other sources ............xxii Methods of cleaning drives .........70 Authorized suppliers of bar code labels . xxiii TapeAlert support ............71 Data storage values ...........xxiv SNMP messaging ............71 SNMP audit logging ..........72 Chapter 1. Introduction ........1 SMI-S support .............73 Overview ...............1 Secure Socket Layer (SSL) functionality .....75 Structure of the library ...........3 Storage Authentication Service ........75 Dual accessors and service bays .......7 IPv6 functionality ............77 High-density technology .........9 IPv4 and IPv6 address formats .......77 Components of the library ........12 Drive performance ............81 Structure of the shuttle complex .......15 Library performance ...........87 Supported tape drives ...........17 Inventory times ............88 LTO Ultrium tape drives .........18 Mount performance and cartridge move time . 88 3592 tape drives ............20 Import and export performance with virtual I/O Supported tape cartridges .........26 slots ................90 Compatible servers and software .......27 HD frame performance considerations ....91 Supported device drivers ..........29 Shuttle complex performance considerations . 92 Communication with TSLM ........29 Attachment interfaces ...........30 Fibre Channel interface .........31 Small Computer System Interface ......31 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2008, 2014 v Chapter 2. Physical planning WORM functionality for LTO tape drives and specifications............93 media ................149 Height and length of the frames of the library . 93 LTO data cartridge ...........151 Library placement ............93 LTO cleaning cartridge ..........153 Physical specifications for Models L22 and D22 . 94 LTO diagnostic cartridge .........154 Physical specifications for Models L23 and D23 . 95 LTO bar code label ...........155 Physical specifications for Models L32 and D32 . 96 Guidelines for using LTO bar code labels . 156 Physical specifications for Models L52 and D52 . 97 Setting the write-protect switch on an LTO tape Physical specifications for Models L53 and D53 . 98 cartridge ...............157 Physical specifications for HA1 Frame .....99 Handling LTO tape cartridges ........158 Physical specifications for Model S24 .....100 Provide training for using LTO tape cartridges 158 Physical specifications for Model S54 .....101 Ensure proper packaging of LTO tape cartridges 159 Floor requirements ...........102 Provide proper acclimation and environmental Delivery route .............103 conditions for LTO tape cartridges .....160 Delivery and subsequent transportation of the Perform a thorough inspection of LTO tape equipment .............103 cartridges .............160 Security ...............104 Handle the LTO tape cartridge carefully . 161 Move restraints.............104 Examples of problems with LTO tape cartridges 162 Clearance specifications for the library .....105 Repositioning or reattaching a leader pin in an Clearance specifications for models of the LTO tape cartridge ...........163 Library ..............105 Repositioning a leader pin in an LTO tape Clearance specifications for the shuttle complex 109 cartridge ..............163 Routing Fibre Channel cables through the top of a Reattaching a leader pin in an LTO tape frame ................110 cartridge ..............166 Routing cables through the top for installations on Environmental and shipping specifications for LTO a solid floor ..............113 tape cartridges .............170 Mounting a web camera ..........113 Disposing of LTO tape cartridges .......171 Fire suppression for the library .......115 Ordering additional LTO cartridges and media Fire suppression for Models L32 and D32 . 116 supplies ...............172 Fire suppression for all other models ....116 Ordering bar code labels for LTO tape cartridges 175 Attachment of cables, wiring, and pipes between frames............118 Chapter 5. Using 3592 tape drive Environmental specifications ........119 media...............177 Acoustical specifications ..........120 Overview of 3592 tape drive media ......177 Acoustical specifications for Models L32 and WORM functionality for 3592 tape drives and D32...............121 media ................180 Acoustical specifications for Models L22, D22, Capacity scaling and segmentation ......182 L52, and D52 ............121 3592 data cartridge ...........183 Acoustical specifications for Models L23, D23, Cartridge memory in 3592 tape cartridges . 185 L53, and D53 ............121 3592 cleaning cartridge ..........186 Power and cooling requirements .......122 3592 diagnostic cartridge .........188 Power and cooling specifications for Models 3592 bar code label ...........189 L22, D22, L32, D32, L52, and D52 .....122 Guidelines for using 3592 bar code labels . 190 Power and cooling specifications for Models Guidelines for using Silo-style bar code labels 190 L23, D23, L53, and D53 .........123 Setting the write-protect switch on a 3592 cartridge 192 Power requirements for frames ......124 Handling 3592 tape cartridges ........193 Power requirements for remote support features 127 Provide training for using 3592 tape cartridges 193 Power cords for Models L32 and D32 ....128 Ensure proper packaging of 3592 tape cartridges 193 Power cords for Models L22, D22, L52, and D52 131 Provide proper acclimation and environmental Power cords for Models L23, D23, L53, and D53 132 conditions for 3592 tape cartridges .....194 Perform a thorough inspection of 3592 tape Chapter 3. Standard features of the cartridges .............194 Library ..............137 Handle the 3592 tape cartridge carefully . 194 Elements in the library ..........138 Repositioning a leader pin in a 3592 cartridge . 195 Feature codes for elements in the library ....139 Environmental and shipping specifications for 3592 tape cartridges .............197 Chapter 4. Using LTO tape drive Disposing of 3592 cartridges ........198 Cartridge quality and library maintenance....198 media...............149 Ordering 3592 media supplies ........198 Overview of LTO tape drive media ......149 Ordering 3592 media supplies by using the