Tape Frame enables attachment of host system to tape drive.

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TotalStorage® 3953 Library Manager Model L05 and Tape Frame Model F05 allow attachment of zSeries® host systems to 3592 Tape Drives Model J1A in TotalStorage 3584 Tape Library. Independent frame, Model F05, houses 3953 Library Manager Model L05 and other components, including FC switches for J70/3592 and VTS/3592 communications, Ethernet switches, and optional redundant Power Distribution Units. Unit can also incorporate TotalStorage Master Console for service.



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IBM TotalStorage 3953 Library Manager Model L05 and Tape Frame Model F05



At a glance

The IBM TotalStorage 3953 Tape Frame Model F05 is an independent frame used to house the IBM TotalStorage Library Manager Model L05 and other components allowing attachment of IBM zSeries host systems to the IBM TotalStorage 3584 Tape Library with 3592 Model J1A Tape Drives and can accommodate:

One or two 3953 Library Managers Model L05

One 3592 Tape Controller Model J70 mounting in a base frame

Mounting of up to two Fibre Channel switches for J70/3592 communications or six in additional frames

Mounting of up to four Fibre Channel switches for Virtual Tape Server (VTS)/3592 communications (two per VTS)

Mounting of two Ethernet switches for 3953 Library Manager/J70/VTS communications

Optional redundant Power Distribution Units (PDUs)

IBM TotalStorage Master console for service monitor/keyboard switch as required

Additional 3953 Tape Frames Model F05 can house additional components.

For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).

Overview

The IBM TotalStorage® 3953 Library Manager Model L05 and Tape Frame Model F05 allow attachment of zSeries® host systems to 3592 Tape Drives Model J1A in a IBM TotalStorage 3584 Tape Library. The zSeries hosts attach via either Enterprise System Connection (ESCON®) or Fibre Connection (FICON(TM)) to one of the following products:

IBM TotalStorage 3592 Tape Controller Model J70

IBM TotalStorage 3494 VTS Models B10 or B20

The IBM TotalStorage 3953 Tape Frame Model F05 is an independent frame used to house the 3953 Library Manager Model L05 and other components and can accommodate:

One or two 3953 Library Managers Model L05 (second optional Library Manager provides high availability capability)

One 3592 Model J70 mounting in a base frame (additional 3592 Model J70s can be placed in additional 3953 Tape Frames)

Mounting of up to two Fibre Channel switches for J70/3592 communications in a base frame and up to six in additional frames.

Mounting of up to four Fibre Channel switches for VTS/3592 communications (two per VTS)

Mounting of two Ethernet switches for 3953 Library Manager/J70/VTS communications

Optional redundant Power Distribution Units (PDUs)

Incorporation of an IBM TotalStorage Master Console for service

Monitor and keyboard including monitor/keyboard switch as required

Additional 3953 Tape Frames Model F05 can house additional components.

The 3953 Library Manager has common microcode with the Library Manager used in the 3494 Tape Library.

The 3953 Tape System provides additional flexibility and enhancements to enterprise customers. It expands the 3584 Tape Library with 3592 Model J1A Tape Drives from Open Systems Fibre Channel environments to zSeries Enterprise Systems ESCON and FICON environments.

Key prerequisites

Appropriate levels of z/OS® host system software are required on attaching zSeries or S/390® systems.

Appropriate Ethernet LAN and Fibre Channel switches for 3592 Model J70 or VTS communications to 3592 Model J1A Tape Drives in the 3584 Tape Library are required in the independent 3953 Library Manager and Frame.

Planned availability dates

July 29, 2005: Feature number 1904

August 31, 2005: Feature number 4865

June 3, 2005: All other features and models

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