Entry Tape Library automates tape drives.
Press Release Summary:
TotalStorage(TM) Ultrium Tape Library 3582 Model L23 protects network data and eliminates individual tape handling. Product accommodates one or two 35 MB/sec Ultrium 2 Tape Drives and comes with one-cartridge I/O station and 23 data cartridge slots, offering native library capacity of 4.8 TB uncompressed data storage. Offerings include two 7-cartridge, removable cartridge magazines; bar code reader; and Multi-Path architecture.
Original Press Release:
IBM TotalStorage Ultrium Tape Library 3582 Model L23 Automates TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Tape Drives
Overview
Protect your network's data and eliminate individual tape handling with the TotalStorage(TM) Ultrium Tape Library 3582 Model L23. The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 is an entry tape library that incorporates high-performance TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives for the midrange open systems environment.
The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 can accommodate one or two Ultrium 2 Tape Drives and comes standard with a one-cartridge I/O station and 23 data cartridge slots. This gives a native library capacity of 4.8 TB uncompressed data storage (9.6 TB with 2:1 compression).
Tape cartridge capacity is up to 200 GB native capacity (400 GB with 2:1 compression) with the TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge, and drive performance is up to 35 MB/sec native data transfer rate (70 MB/sec with 2:1 compression) with the IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives. The Ultrium 2 Tape Drives come in 2 Gbps switched fabric Fibre Channel, LVD Ultra160 SCSI, or HVD Ultra SCSI interfaces to attach to a wide spectrum of open system servers.
The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 has two 7-cartridge removable cartridge magazines, a bar code reader, and the patented Multi-Path architecture to partition the library into two logical libraries. The library can be configured as a stand-alone desktop unit or can be mounted in an industry-standard 19-inch rack. Optional features include Control Path Failover and a Remote Management Unit/Specialist for remote library management.
The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 can be used in network-attached storage implementations, including backups and mass storage archives where multi-terabyte capacities are required.
IBM LTO Ultrium technology is designed for the heavy demands of automated tape systems. This proven tape technology has enhanced digital speed matching, power management, channel calibration, servo technology, track layout, head design, error correction codes, and data compression. The results are increased capacity, performance, and reliability in automated tape systems. Storage and tape management for the 3582 is provided by software such as Tivoli® Storage Manager and other industry-leading compatible software offerings.
Product Preview Fulfilled
This announcement satisfies the Product Preview to integrate the Ultrium Tape Drive into additional IBM LTO Ultrium 358x products. Refer to Hardware Announcement 103-011, dated January 28, 2003.
Key Prerequisites
Appropriate levels of host software are required to attach the Ultrium Tape Library 3582 with IBM LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives to selected IBM eserver iSeries(TM), AS/400®, IBM eserver pSeries(TM), RS/6000®, RS/6000 SP(TM), IBM eserver zSeries(TM) Linux, Sun, Microsoft(TM) Windows NT®, Windows® 2000, Windows 2003, Linux, and other UNIX® and PC servers. Refer to the Technical Information section for details.
Planned Availability Date
o May 9, 2003-Support on AIX®, Linux, and Windows 2000 for all features except #8104 and #8204.
o June 13, 2003-All features and operating systems, and all MES features.
At a Glance
The Ultrium Tape Library 3582 combines IBM tape and automation reliability at open systems prices. Features include:
o LTO Ultrium 2 native data capacities up to 4.8 TB (up to 9.6 TB using 2:1 compression)
o Use of LTO Ultrium 2 Tape Drives with a drive data rate of up to 70 MB/second (2:1 data compression)
o Up to two SCSI or native switched fabric Fibre Channel drive attachments
o Multi-path support for single or multi-server attachment of homogeneous or heterogeneous systems
o Availability improvement with Control Path Failover
o Stand-alone desktop or rack-mount configuration
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: YE001
