Tape Autoloaders support Ultrium 3 tape drives.
Press Release Summary:
TotalStorage® 3581 Tape Autoloader Models L28, F28, L38, and F38 and TotalStorage 3581 Tape Autoloader Express Models L3H and F3H are external 2U stand-alone or rack-mountable units that utilize LTO Ultrium 3, 400 Gb tape cartridges. With capacity for 8 tape cartridges, all units support entry-level unattended backup, provide open systems attachment flexibility, and feature LC-SC fibre cable interposer.
Original Press Release:
IBM TotalStorage 3581 Tape Autoloader new Options for HVEC Support Ultrium 3 Tape Drives
At a glance
The 3581 Tape Autoloader combines IBM tape and automation reliability at open systems prices. They support entry-level unattended backup, open systems attachment flexibility, enhanced capacity and performance, and include the following new options:
IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 3 400 GB Data Cartridge
LC-SC Fibre Cable Interposer
Three lengths of LC/LC Fibre Cables
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
Overview
New options are being announced in HVEC for the IBM TotalStorage® 3581 Tape Autoloader Models L28, F28, L38, and F38 and IBM TotalStorage 3581 Tape Autoloader Express Models L3H and F3H .
These options include IBM TotalStorage Ultrium 3 400 GB Data Cartridges , part number 95P2020, and Fibre Channel cable selections.
The 3581 Tape Autoloader is an external 2U stand-alone or rack-mountable unit that incorporates a single IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drive. The 3581 Tape Autoloader capacity is eight tape cartridges.
Although these options are specifically announced for the 3581 Tape Autoloader, they can be ordered and used with other IBM TotalStorage LTO Products including:
IBM TotalStorage 3580 Tape Drive
IBM TotalStorage 3582 Tape Library
Key prerequisites
Appropriate levels of host software and supported selected host bus adapters are required to attach the 3581 Tape Autoloader and other LTO tape products with IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Drives to selected IBM i5 and iSeries(TM), AS/400®, IBM p5 and pSeries®, RS/6000®, IBM xSeries®, HP, Sun, UNIX®, and PC servers.
Planned availability date
June 17, 2005
