IBM 3575-L18 Magstar MP Tape Library Dataserver
IBM 3575-L18 Magstar MP Tape Library Dataserver
© IBM Corporation 2002
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IBM U.S. Product Life Cycle Dates
|Type Model |Announced |Available |Marketing Withdrawn|Service Discontinued |Replaced By |
|3575-L18 |1997/06/24 |1997/09/26 |2002/06/28 |- |- |
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Abstract
The Magstar(TM) MP (Multi-purpose) 3575 Tape Library Dataserver has been enhanced with the addition of a patented new Multi-Path architecture, supporting sharing by homogeneous and heterogeneous hosts. The 3575 supports up to six SCSI-attach systems, in up to three logical libraries, sharing a common tape cartridge inventory and robotics. Support for Magstar MP Model C tape drives, with increased aggregate data rates (up to 15 MB/second using maximum data compression), and the ability to configure 14 bulk I/O slots within the library, in addition to the 2-cartridge I/O slot, are part of the Multi-Path feature.
The 3575 Tape Library provides a mid-range and network server tape storage solution combining reliable, field-proven, automated tape handling and storage with reliable, high-performance Magstar MP tape drives. Customers can tailor the library to match their system capacity and performance needs from 420 GB to 2.26 TB (1.26 TB to 6.8 TB with 3:1 compression) with Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridge, using up to six Magstar MP tape drives. Aggregate sustained data rates of 108 GB to 324 GB/hour with maximum compression allow extremely high data transfer performance. The 3575 offers outstanding retrieval performance with typical cartridge move times of less than four seconds. Native device driver support is included for AS/400, RS/6000(TM), and other popular SCSI-attach open systems from manufacturers such as Hewlett-Packard** (HP), Sun**, and Microsoft Windows.
Effective July 3, 1998, IBM is withdrawing features 1452, and 9451 from the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, and feature 9451 from the Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive. The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library and the Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive are NOT being withdrawn from marketing. Field orders and installation are still available.
Effective June 5, 1998, IBM is withdrawing Custom Quickship delivery, feature 1748, from the IBM 3570 Model B00, B01, B02, B11, and B12 Tape Subsystems. These models will continue to be available via the Industry Standard ordering and delivery process.
Model Abstract 3575-L18
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
The IBM 3575 Model L18 offers customers up to 1.26 TB of uncompressed data storage with their choice of two through six Magstar MP Model C tape drives. The library has 180 cartridge slots and, with feature 1400, includes two Magstar MP Model C tape drives. Using Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridge, data capacity is 1.26 TB in native mode, 3.78 TB with Lempel-Ziv (3:1) compression. Using C-format Tape Cartridges in Magstar MP Model C tape drives results in an aggregate sustained data rate of 108 GB to 324 GB/hour with maximum compression.
Note: Customers requiring plant-installed Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives refer to feature 9451.
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Highlights
The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library provides Magstar MP tape reliability with reliable automation at open systems prices. Other features include:
• Single or multi-host attachment for homogeneous or heterogeneous systems
• Configurable for up to six SCSI control paths
• Support for up to three logical libraries
• Supports the Magstar MP Model C tape drive using new C-format or existing B-format cartridges
• Support for AS/400 attachment and Hierarchical Storage Management
• Drive average search time of 8 seconds
• Library cartridge move time of less than 4 seconds (typical)
• Aggregate sustained data rates from 108 GB to 324 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-format tape cartridges and Magstar MP Model C tape drives
• 7 MB/second sustained drive data rates with no compression using Magstar MP Model C tape drives
• Mid-point tape load for fast time to data
• User-configurable bulk I/O slots (0 or 14)
• Library cartridge capacity: 180
Model Highlights 3575-L18
• Native data capacity, with Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridge: 1.26 TB
• Compressed data capacity, with Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridge: 3.78 TB using 3:1 compression
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Description
Designed for Automated Tape Handling
The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is a new family of tape library storage solutions designed for the large, unattended storage requirements of today's mid-range systems and network servers. Each aspect of the subsystem is designed to optimize access to data and reliability. Magstar MP tape drives are compact storage devices that support the highly intensive read and write operations required by today's network server systems. The Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape Cartridge utilizes an innovative new mid-point load design providing faster access to data than traditional tape cartridges.
High Performance
Cartridge move time within the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is typically less than 4 seconds. A dual-gripper picker can retrieve the next cartridge to be mounted, unload the current cartridge, and load the next cartridge, providing the following benefits:
• Saves complete move operations
• Further improves overall library performance
• Offers increased redundancy and higher reliability.
The average drive search time to first byte of data is eight seconds. Sustained data rates using Magstar MP Model C tape drives and C-format cartridges during reads and writes are 15 MB/second using maximum compression and 7 MB/second in native mode. The Magstar MP Model C tape drives are designed for high performance in both streaming and start/stop modes of operation. Automatic data caching, using an expanded cache memory and read/write buffering, enhances performance even further. Increased tape speeds, double the read/write heads, and a new (patent pending) digital data flow circuit take performance to new levels. Aggregate sustained data rates for the library are 108 GB to 324 GB/hour with maximum compression. Users with B-format data cartridges can realize significant performance improvements over 3570 Model B1A drives. Aggregate sustained data rates of 75 GB/hour up to 226 GB/hour, with 3:1 compression on B-format media, assure maximum utilization of existing library data.
High Reliability
Leading-edge technology from IBM positions the Magstar MP tape drives as industry leaders. Highly accurate recording is provided by an exclusive thin-film write module designed by IBM with read after write data verification. Data read is managed by IBM's industry-leading magneto-resistive (MR) heads, designed for accuracy, high reliability, and durability. High-availability redundant servo readers also ensure consistent data integrity.
Picker design in the library has been extensively field-proven in repeated cartridge handling operations. The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is designed to minimize the amount of travel for robotic pickers within the library and improve performance.
Drive cleaning is an automatic function performed by the library when required by the drive, without requiring operator intervention.
High Granularity in Library Configurations
Features and capacities are designed to match the wide variety of customer requirements. The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, with the Multi-Path feature, allows Magstar MP Model C and 3570 Model B1A drives to be intermixed within the library, but only if separated by logical libraries.
Note: Customers can install Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A as field options or, until July 3, 1998, can specify feature 9451 to have Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A drives plant installed. Refer to the Sales Manual for detailed ordering information. Customers ordering the Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A drives need to order the drives separately.
L06
Customers with moderate library needs can choose the Model L06. The library has 60 cartridge slots, and support for up to two Magstar MP Model C tape drives (refer to Note above). Using Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges, data capacity is 420 GB of data in native mode, 1.26 TB using Lempel-Ziv (3:1) compression. The aggregate sustained data rate is 108 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-Format Tape Cartridges and Magstar MP Model C tape drives. With features 1401 and 1453 or with feature 1400 (withdrawn September 1, 1998), up to two SCSI control paths can be configured.
L12
The Model L12 has 120 cartridge slots and support for up to four Magstar MP Model C tape drives (refer to Note above). Using Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges, data capacity is 840 GB native and 2.52 TB using Lempel-Ziv (3:1) compression. The aggregate sustained data rate is 108 GB to 216 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-Format Tape Cartridges and Magstar MP Model C tape drives. Up to two logical libraries and/or up to four SCSI control paths can be configured. Model L12 can be field upgraded to a Model L18.
L18
The Model L18 has 180 cartridge slots and support for up to six Magstar MP Model C tape drives (refer to Note above). Using Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges, data capacity is 1.26 TB native and 3.78 TB using Lempel-Ziv (3:1) compression. The aggregate sustained data rate is 108 GB to 324 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-Format Tape Cartridges and Magstar MP Model C tape drives. Up to three logical libraries and/or up to six SCSI control paths can be configured.
L24
The Model L24 has 240 cartridge slots and support for up to six Magstar MP Model C tape drives (refer to Note above). Using Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges, data capacity is 1.68 TB native and 5.04 TB using Lempel-Ziv (3:1) compression. The aggregate sustained data rate is 108 GB to 324 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-Format Tape Cartridges and Magstar MP Model C tape drives. Up to three logical libraries and/or up to six SCSI control paths can be configured. Model L24 can be field upgraded to a Model L32.
L32
The largest Dataserver Series Library, the Model L32, has 324 cartridge slots and support for up to six Magstar MP Model C tape drives (refer to Note above). Using Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges, data capacity for the Model L32 is 2.26 TB native and 6.8 TB using Lempel-Ziv (3:1) compression. The aggregate sustained data rate is 108 GB to 324 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-Format Tape Cartridges and Magstar MP Model C tape drives. Up to three logical libraries and/or up to six SCSI control paths can be configured.
Each library has a two-slot cartridge input/output station for importing or exporting cartridges from the library without requiring a re-inventory. For bulk-loading of Magstar MP Tape Cartridges, a side door on the library can be opened. Users can configure 14 of the library storage slots as bulk I/O slots. Intelligent re-inventory of the cartridges in the library is done each time the library door is closed. Column sensors determine where cartridge changes have been made and reduce library inventory time. A bar code reader mounted on the autochanger scans the cartridge labels. A door lock is included to restrict physical access to cartridges in the library.
Customers can also expand their capacity and number of drives to meet their changing needs. The Model L12 can be upgraded to a Model L18, increasing capacity by 50%. Model L24 can be upgraded to a Model L32, increasing capacity by 30%.
Support for Heterogeneous Host Platforms With up to Three Logical Libraries
The heterogeneous sharing provided by the Multi-Path feature of the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is a sharing of the library robotics. This is accomplished in the Model L12, and larger, by partitioning the library into two or three logical SCSI libraries. Each logical library has its own separate and distinct drives and storage slots. I/O slots are shared on a first-come first-served basis. This type of partitioning allows heterogeneous applications to share the library robotics independently of each other. Cartridges under library control are not shared between logical libraries, nor allowed to be moved between logical libraries. An example of heterogeneous sharing is an AS/400 application using a drive and storage slots of one logical library while a UNIX application uses the drive and slots of another logical library.
Logical libraries can also be used for scalable application performance, such as up to three ADSM servers, or for protecting investment in existing 3570 Model B1A tape drives while adding the new Magstar MP Model C tape drives in a different logical library.
The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library can be configured to support from one to six SCSI control paths. Multiple control paths allow maximum flexibility in multi-host support and control path redundancy. AS/400 users can connect up to six AS/400 host systems, sharing library resources and even the cartridge inventory while maintaining dedicated SCSI control paths.
High-Performance Tape Cartridge
The Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape Cartridge has been designed to provide several enhancements over previous tape technologies. The case is specially designed for use in automated libraries and is designed for repeated handling. The tape medium is enclosed in a rugged cartridge, protecting the tape medium from outside environmental factors. The tape is contained in a self-enclosed tape path within the cartridge, remaining protected at all times. Two tape spools inside the cartridge hold the tape. The tape path, unique in design, also eliminates tape thread time, creates a simplified tape path, and provides higher reliability. Load point is established at the tape mid-point for fastest possible threading and access to data. The tape itself is an advanced metal particle tape developed for durability and capacity.
The Magstar MP Model C tape drive supports Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges and C-Format Fast Linear Access Tape Cartridges. Designed for increased tape speeds and high-density data recording. Data is recorded eight tracks at a time for increased performance. Data currently stored on B-Format cartridges, as used in the 3570 Model B1A tape drive, is read and written by the new Magstar MP Model C tape drives, and at speeds 50% higher than 3570 Model B1A drives. Data on the B-Format cartridges is read and written four tracks at a time. The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, with the Multi-Path feature, allows Magstar MP Model C and 3570 Model B1A drives to be intermixed within the library, but only if separated by logical libraries.
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Product Positioning
The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is designed to meet the demanding needs of the mid-range and network server marketplace. Fast time to data, multiple drive capability, and a wide choice of data storage capacity allow customers to tailor the libraries to their specific needs. Magstar MP tape technology offers superior reliability and performance, standing up to the demands of multiple users and automated tape handling. Customers with data-intensive applications will appreciate the performance of the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library in heavy usage, backup/restore, and archive/retrieval applications.
The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, Featured for Benefits
The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library has been designed with features that provide maximum customer benefits:
• Proven library design
Proven Magstar MP tape technology, coupled with proven Library Technology, provides fast move times, and high reliability.
• Wide-ranging modularity
Sizes available from 420 GB to 2.24 TB allow customizable capacity and performance tuning for each system. Upgradeable models allow for expansion as needed.
• Multi-Path architecture
The IBM-patented Multi-Path architecture feature allows multiple SCSI control paths and up to 3 logical libraries, depending on model.
• Multi-bus design
Subsystem support for multiple SCSI busses allows multi-host attachment and higher data throughput, and provides higher redundancy.
• Input/output station
The two slot I/O station allows import and export of Magstar MP Tape Cartridges without requiring a re-inventory of the library.
• Improved bulk loading
14 storage slots can be allocated as user-selectable bulk I/O slots. Access is through the bulk load door. Intelligent library re-inventory using column sensors improves library efficiency.
• Auto-cleaning of Magstar MP tape drives
Automatic detection and cleaning improve ease of use and increase reliability.
• Bar code reader
A bar code reader improves inventory times and inventory management.
• Dual-gripper picker
The picker allows two cartridges to be handled simultaneously for faster moves, transactions, and subsystem performance.
• Self-contained diagnostics
An advanced error detection system reports errors accurately for higher reliability and less subsystem downtime; all diagnostics can be run from the Operator Panel without host interaction.
• Protection against unauthorized access
A key lock provides additional protection against unauthorized entry through the bulk load door.
• Operator interaction
A key touch panel and LCD display allow the operator to perform library functions and interact with the library.
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Model
Model Summary Matrix
Maximum
Magstar MP
Data Data Model C or
Cart Capacity Capacity Magstar MP 3570
Model Slots (Native) (Comp.) Model B1A Drives
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L18 180 900 GB 2.7 TB 6
Maximum
Not applicable.
Customer Setup (CSU)
None.
Devices Supported
None.
Model Conversions
• L12 to L18
• L24 to L32
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Technical Description
The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is a high-performance, reliable, low-cost tape subsystem. Designed for tape automation, the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library can be attached to RS/6000 systems and other open systems using SCSI attachment. The libraries use the IBM Magstar MP 3570 tape drives for faster data access and reliability in automated library service. Each aspect of the library subsystem has been optimized for repeated, reliable unattended tape handling. The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library design minimizes the travel distances tape cartridges must travel during moves. The dual-picker gripper autochanger reliably moves cartridges within the library and the Magstar MP tape drives. The Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Access Tape cartridges have been refined using the many years of IBM tape experience to provide a tape cartridge that provides extremely fast data access, but stands up to the rigors of automated handling.
The IBM Magstar MP Model C tape drives utilize field-proven Fast Access Linear Tape cartridges, designed for maximum tape reliability. Data is read and written on the C-format cartridges using eight tracks at a time using a serpentine longitudinal recording format. The 128-track tapes are loaded starting at the physical center of the tape and continuing to tape end. The head is indexed to the next eight tracks and data written to mid-point. The process continues until the entire tape is full. When read and write operations are completed, the tape is positioned to its center or mid-point for fast data access at the next mounting. B-format tape cartridges operate in the same fashion, using four tracks instead of eight and with a lower tape speed. With Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges, tape capacity is 7 GB per cartridge in native format, and using Lempel-Ziv (3:1) compression is 21 GB. For C-format cartridges (Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape Cartridges or Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges), the Magstar MP drives have sustained data rates of 7 MB/sec native and 15 MB/second at maximum compression. For B-format cartridges, the Magstar MP Model C drives have sustained data rates of 3.5 MB/sec native and 10.5 MB/sec with 3:1 compression. The drive burst data rate is 20 MB/sec.
Cartridge capacity of the Model L18 is 180 cartridges. With Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges, data capacity is 1.26 TB in native mode and 3.78 TB in compressed (3:1) mode. The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library Model L18 supports plant installation of up to six Magstar MP Model C tape drives. The Model L18, with feature 1400, supports field installation of up to four additional Magstar MP Model C tape drives or four 3570 Model B1A tape drives. The Model L18, without feature 1400, supports field installation of up to five Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives or up to four Magstar MP Model C tape drives (requires feature 1450). Two Magstar MP Model C drives are included with feature 1400. The aggregate sustained data rate with two Magstar MP Model C tape drives is 108 GB/hour with maximum compression using C-format cartridges, with three drives 162 GB/hour, with four drives 216 GB/hour, with five drives 270 GB/hour, and with six drives 324 GB/hour. Data rates depend on data structure, operating system, system hardware, and the ability of the application to maintain this throughput.
The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library attaches to a host system using a Differential SCSI-2 adapter. The Model L18 can be configured to have up to six SCSI control paths and/or one, two, or three logical libraries. The library control unit contains the electronics and logic for autochanger operations. Each IBM Magstar MP Model C tape drive contains the electronics and logic for reading and writing data, control of the tape drive, management of the data buffer, and error recovery procedures. The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library has its own power and cooling components.
Physical Specifications
Model L18
• Width: 1009 mm (39.7 in)
• Depth: 861 mm (33.9 in)
• Height: 1029 mm (40.5 in)
• Maximum Weight: 132 kg (290 lb)
Operating Environment
• Temperature: 16 to 32 degrees C (60 to 90 degrees F)
• Relative Humidity: 8 to 80 (percent)
• Wet Bulb: 26 degrees C (79 degrees F) maximum
• Electrical Power:
o Model L18: 4.1 amps at 100-127 V AC, 2.4 amps at 200-240 V AC, .50 KVA, 380 watts (nominal)
• Heat Output (Calorific Value/kCal per hour):
o Model L18: 90.9/.33
• Maximum Noise Level in bels (operating/idle):
o Model L18: 6.8/6.2
Limitations
Total SCSI cable lengths are limited to 25 m (81 ft.).
The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library Model L18 library can be divided into up to three logical libraries.
Each logical library must contain at least one Magstar MP Model C tape drive or one Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive and cartridges. The following limitations apply to the libraries:
*---------*---------*---------* Example shown
| Logical | Logical | Logical | is a Model L18.
| Library | Library | Library |
| 1 | 2 | 3 |
* . . . . * . . . . * . . . . *
| Drive 1 | Drive 3 | Drive 5 |
* . . . . * . . . . * . . . . *
| Drive 2 | Drive 4 | Drive 6 |
*---------*---------*---------*
| Library Robotics & Power |
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• Drives within logical libraries must be the same type, Magstar MP Model C or Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A. Stated another way, drive 2 must be the same type as drive 1, drive 4 must be the same type as drive 3, and drive 6 must be the same type as drive 5.
• Drive 1 must be installed before drive 3, and drive 3 must be installed before drive 5. Stated another way, drive 3 can be installed without a drive in position 2, drive 5 can be installed without a drive in position 4.
• Drive 1 must be installed before drive 2, drive 3 must be installed before drive 4, and drive 5 must be installed before drive 6.
• All drives installed at the plant are Magstar MP Model C tape drives and are installed sequentially beginning at position 1. Customers requiring Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives, refer to feature 9451 in the Sales Manual.
• Magstar MP Model C tape drives (feature #1453) require the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library to have the Multi-Path Feature (#1400 or #1450) installed.
• Attachment to AS/400 systems requires the Multi-Path feature (#1400 or #1450).
• Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges cannot be used in Magstar MP 3570 Model B Tape Drives, Magstar MP Model C Tape Drives without features 2007 or 9007, and Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library Dataservers without features 2007 or 9007 installed.
• C-format cartridges can only be used in Magstar MP Model C drives. C-format cartridges can only be placed in logical libraries with Magstar MP Model C drives.
• B-format cartridges can be used in Magstar MP Model C drives and 3570 Model B1A tape drives. B-format cartridges can be intermixed with C-format cartridges within a logical library.
Although the compression technology can increase the amount of data stored on the media, the actual degree of compression achieved is highly sensitive to the characteristics of the data being compressed.
AS/400 configurators allow only one drive per IOP port for maximum performance. Installing more than one Magstar MP Model C tape drive on an IOP port may impact system performance. One IOP port must remain unused when connecting the 3575 to AS/400 feature #6501.
AS/400 systems with controller features #2927, #6501, and #6534 are limited to one IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library with 1 or 2 tape drives, per controller.
Hardware Requirements
The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library features a Fast/Wide SCSI-2 differential interface and can be attached to the IBM AS/400, IBM RS/6000, IBM RS/6000 SP systems, and non-IBM servers, workstations, and personal computers that support Fast/Wide SCSI-2 differential interface specifications.
SCSI cables and appropriate interposers, as required, should be ordered for attachment to a host system. A power cord feature code, if applicable, should also be specified.
The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is available with attractive black covers.
Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridge Support: Feature 1400, 1401, or 1453 is a pre-requisite to feature 2007, Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridge Support.
AS/400: The IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is supported on all models that support the following adapters:
• AS/400 PCI Magnetic Media Controller (#2729)
• AS/400 Magnetic Media Controller (#6501)
• AS/400 Magnetic Media Controller (#6534)
RS/6000 and POWERparallel SP2(R): The 3570 and 3575 are supported on all models that support the following adapters:
• PCI SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter (#2409)
• Enhanced SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2412)
• SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2416)
• SCSI-2 Differential High-Performance External I/O Controller (#2420)
• PCI Universal Ultra SCSI Adapter (#6204)
• PCI Differential Ultra SCSI Adapter (#6207)
• PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Differential Adapter (#6209)
Appropriate SCSI cables should be ordered. Refer to the Cable section below for ordering information.
Sun Systems
The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, Magstar MP 3570 Model B, and Magstar MP 3570 Model C are supported on Sun SPARC and UltraSPARC Architecture workstations and servers, including the Ultra/Enterprise Server family, supporting one of the following host bus adapters:
• Sun SBus Differential Fast/Wide Intelligent SCSI-2 Host Adapter (X1062A)
• Sun SBus Ultra Differential Fast/Wide Intelligent SCSI-2 Host Adapter (X1065A)
• Sun Dual-Channel Differential Ultra SCSI Host Adapter (PCI) (X6541A)
The appropriate length SCSI cables for your installation environment should be selected from those available on the Magstar 3590 Tape Drives. The VHDCI to HD68 Cable/Interposer (#5099) is required to connect an industry standard high-density 68-pin (HD68) cable connector, typically used on Fast/Wide devices, to the Sun PCI Dual-Channel Differential Ultra SCSI Host Adapter, which has a VHDCI connector.
HP Systems
The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library and Magstar MP 3570 Model C are supported on Hewlett Packard (HP) HP 9000 N-Class and V-Class Enterprise Servers running HP-UX 11.0 with the HP F/W Differential SCSI-2 adapter (A4800A). When attached to V-Class servers, this adapter requires the Inline SCSI Terminator feature (#5098).
The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, Magstar MP 3570 Model B, and Magstar MP 3570 Model C are also supported on HP 9000 Series 800 Business Servers and other servers that support HP Precision Bus (HP-PB) slots through the HP-PB Fast/Wide Differential 28696A Adapter. Supported servers include the HP 9000 T, K, and D Class Servers running HP-UX 10.20 and 11.0.
Windows Systems
The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, Magstar MP 3570 Model B, and Magstar 3570 Model C are supported on Intel-compatible processors with sufficient resources for running the Microsoft Windows NT or Windows 2000 operating system. Also required is an appropriate adapter card and associated SCSI cable. The Adaptec AHA-2944UW PCI Differential Ultra SCSI adapter is currently supported for attachment.
Note: The Multi-Path feature (#1400 or #1450) is required for native device drive support on AS/400, HP-UX, and Windows NT or Windows 2000 operating systems.
Cables: A SCSI cable is required for each host connection to a SCSI bus (up to six busses per Model L18 library). If no cable is available, one should be specified on the initial order for each library. A SCSI differential terminator is included with each cable. An interposer may also be required for attachment to various host system adapters.
Features for specifying SCSI cables available for the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, and their respective lengths, are as follows:
• 5212 - 12 meters
• 5218 - 18 meters
• 5225 - 25 meters
• 5245 - 4.5 meters
The following features for interposers are available for the Magstar MP Model C:
• 2891 - HD50/HD68 Fast and Narrow Differential Interposer
• 2892 - CC68/HD68 Fast and Wide Differential Interposer
• 2895 - AS/400 Interposer (for AS/400 FC 6501)
• 5099 - VHDCI Cable/Interposer
See the Special Features section of the Sales Manual for detailed descriptions of these features.
Software Requirements
The Open System Device Drivers feature (#9200) includes native tape device driver support and documentation for attachment of the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, Magstar MP 3570 Model B, and Magstar MP 3570 Model C to supported open system environments. Customers that already have feature #9200 installed, and need a update of those device drivers, may download a current copy via anonymous FTP from ftp.software., under directory storage/devdrvr. Further information can be found in the IBM SCSI Tape Drive, Medium Changer, and Library Device Driver Installation and User's Guide (GC35-0154), also available at the above FTP site.
IBM Systems
Native device driver support for the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, Magstar MP 3570 Model B, and Magstar MP 3570 Model C is available for:
• OS/400 Version 3 Releases 1 and 2, or Version 4 Release 1, and later.
• IBM AIX 4.1.1, and later, and 4.2.0, and later
Sun Systems
The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, Magstar MP 3570 Model B, and Magstar MP 3570 Model C are supported by Sun Solaris 2.51, 2.6, and 7 releases when used with the Sun SBus Differential Fast/Wide Intelligent SCSI-2 Host Adapter (X1062A), the Sun SBus Ultra Differential Fast/Wide Intelligent SCSI-2 Host Adapter (X1065A), or the Sun Dual-Channel Differential Ultra SCSI Host Adapter (PCI) (X6541A). Specific tape drive device support is provided by specify feature #9200 (Open System Device Drivers) which is ordered on the 3575, 3570 Model B, or 3570 Model C.
HP Systems
The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library and Magstar MP 3570 Model C are supported by HP-UX 11.0 when using the HP F/W Differential SCSI-2 adapter (A4800A) on HP 9000 N-Class and V-Class Enterprise Servers. The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, Magstar MP 3570 Model B, and Magstar MP 3570 Model C are supported by HP-UX 10.20 and 11.0 when using the HP-PB Fast/Wide Differential 28696A Adapter on HP 9000 T, K, and D Class Servers. Specific tape drive device support is provided by specify feature #9200 (Open System Device Drivers) which is ordered on the 3575, 3570 Model B, or 3570 Model C.
Windows Systems
The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library, Magstar MP 3570 Model B, and Magstar MP 3570 Model C are supported by Microsoft Windows NT Server Version 4.0 with service pack 3 to 6. They are also supported by Microsoft Windows 2000 (build 2195 or greater). Specific tape drive device support is provided by specify feature #9200 (Open System Device Drivers) ordered on the 3575, 3570 Model B, or 3570 Model C.
Application Software
Application software supporting the Magstar MP 3575, Magstar MP 3570 Model B, and Magstar MP 3570 Model C is available from IBM and many leading tape application vendors. For a list of compatible software and additional information refer to the following Web site:
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Contact individual application vendors for specific information and availability.
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Publications
The following publications are shipped with the product. Additional copies will be available.
Order
Title Number
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IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape GA32-0381
Library Dataserver, Operator
Guide
The following publication is available within two weeks after announcement. To order, contact your IBM representative.
Order
Title Number
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IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape GA32-0380
Library Dataserver, Intro-
duction and Planning Guide
The following publications are available after General Availability. To order, contact your IBM representative.
Order
Title Number
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IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape GA32-0382
Library Dataserver, Hardware
Reference
IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape SG24-4983
Library Dataserver, Multi-
Platform Implementation
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Only
Machine Feature Install
Description Type Model Number Feature
----------------------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------
Tape Library Dataserver 3575 L18
Dataserver
C-Format XL Cartridge Support 9007 Plant
Open System Device Drivers 9200 Both
Attached to HP-Unix System 9210 Both
Attached to Sun System 9211 Both
Attached to a Windows System 9212 Both
Attached to AS/400 System 9400 Both
Plant Install 3570 Model B1A Tape Drive(1) 9451(2) Plant
Attached to RS/6000 System 9600 Plant
Power Cord, 4.3m, 125V 9907 Plant
Power Cord, 4.3m, 250V 9908 Plant
Power Cord, 4.3m, 250V, Watertight 9909 Plant
Power Cord, 1.8m, 125V, Chicago 9985 Plant
Power Cord, 1.8m, 250V, Chicago 9986 Plant
Power Cord, 1.8m, 250V, Chicago, Watertight 9987 Plant
Notes:
(1) Magstar MP Model B1A tape drive is not included and must be
ordered separately.
(2) This feature is withdrawn and is not available effective
July 3, 1998. This feature is not available on AS/400
systems.
Drive Ordering Information
The Magstar MP 3575 Model L18 Tape Library without feature 9451 includes two Magstar MP Model C tape drives as part of feature 1400. The two drives are installed in positions 1 and 2. Libraries ordered with feature 9451 require one Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive installed in position 1. Additional drives installed at the plant are installed sequentially.
The Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library allows field installation of Magstar MP Model C tape drives or Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives. Drive placement and model compatibility are explained in the following text. Refer to the drawing below for further clarification. Please read carefully to ensure correct order placement.
1. Drives installed at the plant are installed sequentially, starting with position 1.
2. Drive 3 can be installed in the field without a drive in position 2. Drive 5 can be installed in the field without a drive in position 4.
3. The library supports field installation of either Magstar MP Model C tape drives or Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives but does not allow intermixing within a logical library.
4. Magstar MP Model C tape drives are ordered and installed using feature 1453.
5. Customers requiring plant-installed Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives can use feature 9451 until July 3, 1998. Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives are field installed using feature 1451.
6. Magstar MP 3575 Tape Libraries without the Multi-Path Feature (#1400 or #1450) require an Auxiliary Power Supply feature (#1552) with drives #3 and #5.
This drawing is of models *----*----*----*
L18, L24, and L32. | #1 | #3 | #5 |
*----+----+----*
| #2 | #4 | #6 |
*----*----*----*
For example, a field-configured L32 library could be configured to have Magstar MP Model C tape drives in positions 1 through 4 and Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A drives in positions 5 and 6.
Customers requiring plant-installed Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives can use feature 9451 until July 3, 1998. Customers need to order the appropriate number of feature 9451 to install their Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives. One feature 9451 is required for each Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive to be installed. Customers must also order the drives separately, and include feature 9451 with each 3570 Model B1A ordered.
Customers using feature 9451 are not able to order feature 1400. Customers desiring plant-installed Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives and the Multi-Path feature are required to separately order feature 1450 for field installation after library installation is complete. Customers desiring plant-installed Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives and field- installed Magstar MP Model C tape drives should separately order the Magstar MP Model C tape drives with feature 1453 (along with feature #1450).
Feature 9451 is not available for AS/400 systems.
(#9451) Plant Installation of IBM Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A Tape Drive
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
Note: This feature has been withdrawn and is not available effective July 3, 1998. This feature is not available for AS/400 systems.
This specify code allows the factory merge of a new IBM Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive into a new IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library from the plant.
• Feature type: No Charge
• Required feature: No
• Maximum number of features: Six. This feature is not available concurrently with features 1400 or 1450.
• Installation: Plant Only
Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridge Support
The Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data CartridgeSupport feature allows Magstar MP 3575 Dataservers with Magstar MP Model C Tape Drives to read and write Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges in addition to C-and B-format Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape Cartridges.
(#9007) Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridge Support
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
• Feature type: No Charge
• Availability: Models L06, L12, L18, L24, L32
• Required feature: This feature is required on all orders placed on or after September 7, 1999.
• Maximum number of features: One
• Initial order only: Yes
Power Cords
One of the following power cords must be selected:
• FC 9907, 4.3 m (14 ft.) Power Cord, 125 V
• FC 9908, 4.3 m (14 ft.) Power Cord, 250 V
• FC 9909, 4.3 m (14 ft.) Power Cord, 250 V, Watertight
• FC 9985, 1.8 m (6 ft.) Power Cord, 125 V, Chicago
• FC 9986, 1.8 m (6 ft.) Power Cord, 250 V, Chicago
• FC 9987, 1.8 m (6 ft.) Power Cord, 250 V, Chicago, Watertight
The following attributes apply to the power cords listed above:
• Feature type: No Charge
• Required feature: Yes.
• Maximum number of features: One
• Initial order only: Yes
System Attachment
The following specify codes indicate the type of host system to which the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library is attached, and determine how microcode updates are distributed. No device drivers are included with these features. AIX, HP-Unix, Sun Solaris, and Windows NT customers requiring device drivers should specify no-charge Feature 9200, Open System Device Drivers.
Feature 9210, Attached to HP-Unix
Feature 9211, Attached to Sun System
Feature 9212, Attached to a Windows System
Feature 9400, Attached to AS/400 System
Feature 9600, Attached to RS/6000
Note: The Multi-Path feature (#1400 or #1450) is required for system attachment to AS/400, HP-Unix, and Windows NT operating systems.
The following attributes apply to the system attachment codes listed above:
• Feature type: No Charge
• Required feature: No
• Maximum number of features: 99
• Initial order only: No
Open System Device Drivers
Device Drivers
The following specify code provides native device drivers to support the following operating environments:
• AIX
• Sun Solaris
• HP-UX
• Microsoft Windows
Note: The Multi-Path feature (#1400 or #1450) is required for native device drive support on AS/400, HP-UX, and Windows NT or Windows 2000 operating systems.
(#9200) Open System Device Drivers
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
• Feature type: No Charge
• Required feature: No
• Maximum number of features: One
• Initial order only: No
Special Feature Codes -- Chargeable
Plant/
Field
Only
Machine Feature Install
Description Type Number Feature
----------------------- ---------- ------- -------
Tape Library Dataserver 3575
Dataserver
Multi-Path Feature with 2 Magstar 1400 Plant
MP Model C Tape Drives,
Plant Install
Multi-Path Feature, Field Installed 1450 Field
3570 B1A Field Installation 1451(1) Field
Magstar MP Model C Tape Drive 1453 Both
Auxiliary Power Kit, Field Installed 1552 Field
Drive Relocation - Field 1600 Field
C-Format XL Cartridge Support 2007 Field
Interposer, HD50/HD68 2891 Both
Interposer, CC68/HD68 2892 Both
Interposer, AS/400 2895 Both
SCSI Cable, 12m 5212 Both
SCSI Cable, 18m 5218 Both
SCSI Cable, 25m 5225 Both
SCSI Cable, 4.5m 5245 Both
Cleaner Cartridge 8750 Plant
Data Cartridge 8760(2) Both
Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridge,
Quantity 10
C-Format XL Cartridge Support 9007 Plant
Notes: (1) Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive is not included and
must be ordered separately.
(2) This feature is only available with a concurrent order
for feature 2007 or 9007.
Multi-Path Feature - Field Installation
The Multi-Path feature provides multi-host support for homogenous or heterogeneous systems, configurable SCSI control paths, logical library support, support for 14 bulk I/O slots, and support for the Magstar MP Model C tape drive. Up to three logical libraries and/or up to six SCSI control paths can be configured in the Model L18.
(#1400) Multi-Path Feature with Two Magstar MP Model C Tape Drives - Plant Installed
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This feature provides plant installation of the Multi-Path feature. Included with this feature are the Multi-Path Hardware, two Magstar MP Model C tape drives, and one auxiliary power supply.
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Required feature: Yes on all libraries without feature 9451.
• Maximum number of features: One. This feature is not available concurrently with feature 9451.
• Installation: Plant Only
(#1450) Multi-Path Feature - Field Installed
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This feature provides field installation of the Multi-Path feature. It is intended to install Multi-Path support on 3575 Magstar Libraries manufactured, shipped, and installed without feature 1400.
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Required feature: No
• Maximum number of features: One. This feature is not available concurrently with feature 9451.
• Installation: Field Only
Tape Drives - Field and Plant Installation
Customers desiring Magstar MP Model C tape drives for plant or field installation should order them using feature #1453. Magstar MP Model C tape drives ordered with the initial order are installed by the plant in sequential order, beginning with position 1. Additional Magstar MP Model C tape drives ordered for field installation can be installed in customer selected locations. All drive installations must conform to the specifications listed above under "Drive Ordering Information."
Customers wanting to order Magstar MP Model B1A tape drives need to order the drives separately and install them using feature 9451 for plant installation, feature 1451 for field installation. Feature 9451 is withdrawn and is not available after July 3, 1998.
Intra-Library Drive Location feature (#1600) should be ordered for each drive requiring relocation.
Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A Tape Drive - Field Installation
Customers wishing to install Magstar MP Model B1A tape drives should use Feature Code 1451 to have the Magstar MP tape drives installed at field locations. It is necessary to specify this code once for each Magstar MP Model B1A tape drive to be installed in the field.
(#1451) Field Installation of Magstar MP Tape Drive Model B1A
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 31, 1999)
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Required feature: One #1451 is required for each 3570 Model B1A tape drive to be field installed. This feature, when ordered in conjunction with feature 1400, is not available until June 5, 1998.
• Maximum number of features: A total of 5 drive installation codes (#1451) can be specified on libraries with feature 9451. Up to 4 drive installation codes (#1451) can be specified on libraries ordered with feature 1400.
• Model L18 Drive Layout (without feature 9451)
•
• *----*----*----* Notes: 1. Drives 1 and 2 are Magstar MP Model C
• | #1 | #3 | #5 | Drives and are installed at the plant.
• |----+----+----| 2. Drives 3 through 6, if plant installed,
• | #2 | #4 | #6 | are ordered using feature 1453 and are
• *----*----*----* installed sequentially at the plant.
• 3. Drive 4, if field installed, must match
• the drive type installed in position 3.
• Drive 6, if field installed, must match
• the drive type installed in position 5.
• 4. Magstar MP Model B1A drives should be
• field installed using feature #1451.
• 5. Features 1452 and 1552 are not required.
• Model L18 Drive Layout (with one or more feature 9451)
•
• *----*----*----* Notes: 1. Drives 1 must be installed using
• | #1 | #3 | #5 | feature 9451.
• |----+----+----| 2. Feature 9451 should be used to plant
• | #2 | #4 | #6 | install additional Magstar MP Model
• *----*----*----* B1A drives. Plant installation is
• sequential.
• 3. Feature 1451 should be used to field
• install Magstar MP Model B1A drives.
• 4. Magstar MP Model C tape drives should
• be field installed using feature 1453.
• 5. Drive 2, if field installed, must match
• the drive type in position 1. Drive 4,
• if field installed, must match the
• drive type in position 3. Drive 6, if
• field installed, must match the drive
• type in position 5.
• 6. Feature 1452 or 1552 is required when
• installing drives in positions 3 and 5.
• Field Installation Only: Yes
(#1453) Magstar MP Model C Tape Drive
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This feature is required to add additional Magstar MP Model C tape drives in a new Model L18 or add additional Magstar MP Model C tape drives into a currently installed Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library.
New orders with the Multi-Path feature (#1400) have two Magstar MP Model C tape drives installed as standard equipment. Use feature 1453 to order up to four additional Magstar MP Model C tape drives. Plant-installed drives are installed sequentially.
New orders with feature 9451, Plant Installation of Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives, do not have any drives included. However, one IBM Magstar MP 3570 Tape Drive Model B1A is required in position one and is installed by specifying feature 9451. The IBM Magstar MP 3570 Tape Drive Model B1A must be ordered separately. Features 1400, 1450, and 1453 are not available concurrently with feature 9451. Customers wishing to add Magstar MP Model C tape drives after library installation is complete, can order features 1450 and 1453 as field MES features.
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Required feature: No
• Prerequisite: The Multi-Path feature #1400 or #1450 must be installed prior to installation of Magstar MP Model C tape drives. Feature #1400 is required on all IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library libraries ordered without feature 9451 on or after 04/06/98.
• Maximum number of plant features: Four
• Maximum number of field MES features: Six
• Model L18 Drive Layout
•
• *----*----*----* Notes: See "Tape Drives - Field and
• | #1 | #3 | #5 | Plant Installation" above for
• |----+----+----* drive installation information.
• | #2 | #4 | #6 |
• *----*----*----*
• Installation: This feature is not available concurrently with feature 9451.
Auxiliary Power Kit
(#1452) Auxiliary Power Kit - Plant Installed
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of July 3, 1998)
Note: This feature is not required on IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library with the Multi-Path Feature (#1400 or #1450) installed. The Multi-Path Feature (#1400 or #1450) is required to install Magstar MP Model C tape drives in the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library.
This feature provides plant installation of an additional power supply for optional IBM Magstar MP 3570 tape drives. One of this feature is required when adding an optional 3570 Model B1A drive in position 3 in a Model L18 library. A second Auxiliary Power Kit, #1452, is required when adding an optional 3570 Model B1A drive in position 5. See the chart above for drive layout information.
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Required feature: No. This feature must be concurrently installed when a 3570 Model B1A tape drive is installed with #9451 in drive position #3. This feature must be concurrently installed when a 3570 Model B1A tape drive is installed with #9451 in drive position 5. This feature is not required on 3575 Tape Libraries with feature #1400 or #1450 installed.
• Maximum number of features: Two
• Field order only: No.
(#1552) Auxiliary Power Kit - Field Installed
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 31, 1999)
Note: This feature is not required on IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library with the Multi-Path Feature (#1400 or #1450) installed. The Multi-Path Feature (#1400 or #1450) is required to install Magstar MP Model C tape drives in the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library.
This feature provides field installation of an additional power supply for optional IBM Magstar MP 3570 tape drives. One of this feature is required when adding an optional 3570 Model B1A drive in position 3 in a Model L32 library. A second Auxiliary Power Kit, #1552, is required when adding an optional 3570 Model B1A drive in position 5. See the chart above for drive layout information.
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Required feature: No. This feature must be concurrently installed when a 3570 Model B1A tape drive is installed with #1451 in drive position #3. This feature must be concurrently installed when a 3570 Model B1A tape drive is installed with #1451 in drive position 5. This feature is not required on 3575 Tape Libraries with features #1400 or #1450 installed.
• Maximum number of features: Two
• Field order only: Yes
Drive Relocation Feature
(#1600) Drive Relocation - Field
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This feature provides field relocation of one Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drive or Magstar MP Model C tape drive, within a Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library.
The drive is installed in the factory sequentially, beginning with position 1. Customers desiring to change the drive arrangement, for example, for multiple logical libraries, should use feature 1600 for the necessary relocations. One feature 1600 is required for each drive to be relocated.
Customers are responsible for providing Customer Engineers with desired relocation information. Customers and Customer Engineers should review the drive placement information and requirements. Some of the those requirements include:
• Drives within logical libraries must be the same type. Stated another way, drive 2 must be the same type as drive 1, drive 4 must be the same type as drive 3, and drive 6 must be the same type as drive 5.
• Drive 1 must be installed before drive 3, and drive 3 must be installed before drive 5. Stated another way, drive 3 can be installed without a drive in position 2, drive 5 can be installed without a drive in position 4.
• Drive 1 must be installed before drive 2, drive 3 must be installed before drive 4, and drive 5 must be installed before drive 6.
• Magstar MP Model C tape drives require the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library to have the Multi-Path Feature (#1400 or #1450) installed.
• IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library without the Multi-Path Feature (#1400 or #1450) require previous or concurrent installation of the Auxiliary Power Kit (#1552) when a Model B1A tape drive is installed in position 3.
• IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library without the Multi-Path Feature (#1400 or #1450) require previous or concurrent installation of the Auxiliary Power Kit (#1552) when a Model B1A tape drive is installed in position 5.
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Required feature: One feature 1600 is required for each drive to be relocated
• Maximum number of features: 99
• Installation: Field Only
C-Format XL Cartridge Support
The C-Format XL Cartridge Support feature allows Magstar MP 3575 Dataservers with Magstar MP Model C Tape Drives to read and write Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges in addition to C-and B-format Data cartridges.
(#2007) C-Format XL Cartridge Support
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Availability: Models L06, L12, L18, L24, L32
• Required feature: This feature is required on all orders placed on or after September 7, 1999.
• Maximum number of features: One
• Field order only: Yes
Interposers/Terminator
A selection of SCSI interposers is provided for attachment to various host systems and adapters.
(#2891) HD50/HD68-pin Interposer
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This interposer makes it possible to connect an industry-standard high-density 68-pin (HD68) cable connector to an industry-standard high- density 50-pin (HD50) cable connector. The HD68 connector is typically used on Fast/Wide devices. The HD50 connector is typically used on Fast/Narrow devices, for example, the RS/6000 SCSI-2 Differential High-Performance External I/O Controller (RS/6000 #2420).
(#2892) CC68/HD68-pin Interposer
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This interposer makes it possible to connect an industry-standard high-density 68-pin (HD68) cable connector to a 68-pin ribbon connector (CC68). The HD68 connector is typically used on Fast/Narrow devices. The CC68 connector is used on IBM RS/6000 adapters 2412 (Enhanced SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A) and 2416 (SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A).
(#2895) Interposer for AS/400 #6501
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This interposer makes it possible to connect an industry-standard high-density 68-pin (HD68) cable connector to the AS/400 Magnetic Media Subsystem Controller (#6501).
The following attributes apply to the interposer features listed above:
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Required feature: No
• Maximum number of features:
o As Field MES: 99
o With initial order: Total of 12 in any combination of feature #2891, #2892, #2895, #5098, or #5099.
• Installation: Plant or Field
(#5098) Inline SCSI Terminator
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This inline terminator provides the required host termination to connect a SCSI cable from a tape drive in the 3575, with an industry standard high-density 68-pin (HD68) cable connector, to a HP F/W Differential SCSI 2 adapter (A4800A) on an HP V-Class system.
(#5099) VHDCI Cable/Interposer
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This cable/interposer is required to connect an industry standard high-density 68-pin (HD68) cable connector, typically used on Fast/Wide devices, to the Sun PCI Dual-Channel Differential Ultra SCSI host adapter with a VHDCI connector. The assembly is less than 0.3 meters (1 foot) in length and requires the use of a SCSI cable with high-density 68-pin (HD68) connectors. Optional. Maximum: Two per drive. Plant or Field Installation.
SCSI Cables
The following SCSI cables are available as optional features for attaching the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library to host systems and other adapters. A SCSI differential terminator is included with each SCSI cable.
(#5212) 12 Meter SCSI Cable
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This feature provides a 12 meter (39 ft.) cable with an HD68 connector on each end.
(#5218) 18 Meter SCSI Cable
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This feature provides a 18 meter (59 ft.) cable with an HD68 connector on each end.
(#5225) 25 Meter SCSI Cable
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This feature provides a 25 meter (81 ft.) cable with an HD68 connector on each end.
(#5245) 4.5 Meter SCSI Cable
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This feature provides a 4.5 meter (15 ft.) cable with an HD68 connector on each end.
The following information applies to all cable features listed above.
This cable can be used for direct attachment to SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide adapters such as the AS/400 PCI Magnetic Media Controller (#2729), AS/400 Magnetic Media Controller (#6534), RS/6000 PCI SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter (#2409) and PCI SCSI-2 Fast/Wide Differential Adapter (#6209).
This cable can be used with an interposer (see #2891, above) to connect the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library to SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Narrow adapters such as the RS/6000 Differential High-Performance External I/O Connector (#2420).
This cable can be used with an interposer (see #2892, above) to connect the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library to SCSI-2 Differential adapters such as the RS/6000 Enhanced SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2412) or the SCSI-2 Differential Fast/Wide Adapter/A (#2416).
This cable can be used with an interposer (see #2895, above) to connect the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library to AS/400 Magnetic Media Subsystem Controller feature #6501.
The following attributes apply to the SCSI cable features listed above:
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Required feature: No
• Maximum number of features:
o As Field MES: 99
o With initial order: Total of 12 in any combination of feature 5212, 5218, 5225, or 5245.
• Installation: Plant or Field
Cartridge Features
The following are optional cartridge features for the IBM Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library. Features 8750, 8754, 8755, 8756, and 8757 can be ordered only with the initial order.
One Magstar MP Cleaner Cartridge and one Magstar MP cartridge are included with each library order. Machines ordered with feature 1400 receive a Magstar MP C-format data cartridge. Machines ordered with feature 9451 receive a Magstar MP B-format data cartridge. Additional data and cleaner cartridges are optional and need to be ordered, as needed. All media and cleaner cartridges are warranted separately from the Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library.
(#8750) Magstar MP Cleaner Cartridge
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This feature provides one cleaner cartridge, used to clean the Magstar MP Model C tape drives or Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives.
The following attributes apply to feature 8750:
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Required feature: No
• Maximum number of features: 3
• Initial order only: No
(#8754) 30-pack of Magstar MP B-format Data Cartridges
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 31, 1999)
(#8755) 30-pack of Magstar MP C-format Data Cartridges
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 31, 1999)
(#8756) 120-pack of Magstar MP B-format Data Cartridges
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 31, 1999)
(#8757) 120-pack of Magstar MP C-format Data Cartridges
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of December 31, 1999)
This feature provides 120 C-format data cartridges for use with Magstar MP Model C tape drives.
The following attributes apply to features 8754, 8755, 8756, and 8757:
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Required feature: No.
• Maximum number of features: Total of 3 in any combination of feature 8754, 8755, 8756, and 8757
• Installation: Plant Only
(#8760) Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridge 10-pack
(For IBM US, No Longer Available as of June 28, 2002)
This feature provides ten promotionally-priced C-format Fast Access Linear Tape C-Format XL Data Cartridges for use with Magstar MP 3575 Tape Library Dataservers equipped with Magstar MP Model C tape drives having features 2007 or 9007.
• Feature type: Chargeable
• Required feature: No
• Pre-requisites: This feature requires features 2007 or 9007.
• Maximum number of features:
o Model L06: 6
o Model L12: 12
o Model L18: 18
o Model L24: 24
o Model L32: 33
• Installation: This feature is available only with a concurrent order for features 2007 or 9007.
Feature Exchanges
Not available.
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Accessories
None.
Customer Replacement Parts
Not available.
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Machine Elements
Not available.
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Supplies
The part numbers for additional supplies are:
IBM Part
Number Supply Item
--------- ----------------------------------------
05H2462 Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape Cartridge, B-format
05H2463 Magstar MP Cleaning Cartridge for Magstar MP Model C Tape
Drives and 3570 Magstar MP Model B1A tape drives
08L6187 Magstar MP Fast Access Linear Tape Cartridge, C-format
08L6191 Magstar MP Cartridge VOLSER Label Kit, C-format
Note: B-format tape cartridges can be used in Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives and Magstar MP Model C tape drives. C-format tape cartridges are not usable in Magstar MP 3570 Model B1A tape drives. Ensure you order the correct cartridges to match your installed Magstar MP tape drives.
For additional media supplies refer to:
•
or contact the appropriate distributor for your location as given below:
To purchase IBM-branded media and media supplies, call 1-888-IBM- MEDIA in the U.S. and Canada, or go to:
•
Diskettes
Not available.
Trademarks
(R), (TM), * Trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
** Company, product, or service name may be a trademark or service mark of others.
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