IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader supports
LTO4 and LTO3 SAS Half-High Tape Drives (HVEC/Xcc/TMF)
IBM Canada Ltd.
Hardware Announcement A08-1004
August 26, 2008
 ENUSA08-1004.PDF (155KB)
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(Corrected on December 1, 2008)
Prices have been added
to the announcement.
Available via type-model-feature (TMF) through System x™ order entry, the IBM® System Storage™ TS2900
Tape Autoloader is designed to combine IBM tape reliability and performance at
a cost effective price.
The TS2900 Tape Autoloader includes:
- Ultrium 4 SAS Tape Drives with a native data transfer rate of up to 120
MB/sec based on the 800 GB native physical capacity of the IBM LTO Ultrium
4 tape cartridge.
- Ultrium 3 SAS Tape Drives with a data transfer rate of up to 60 MB/sec
based on the 400 GB native physical capacity of the IBM LTO Ultrium 3 tape cartridge.
- A entry level and compact tape library that is designed for high capacity,
high performance, and high reliability.
- Removable magazine, providing nine cartridge slots, including a single
I/O station.
- Bar code reader that is standard that allows you to operate the TS2900
in sequential or random access mode.
- Remote management capabilities to allow for remote administration of the
TS2900 through a Web interface.
- Optional features such as deskside covers (SEO/part number 45E3789), rack
mount kits (SEO/part number 45E3785), and cartridge magazines (SEO/part number
45E3793).
- Systems Managed and Library Managed Encryption on LTO Ultrium 4 SAS Tape
Drives with a Transparent LTO Encryption feature (SEO/part number 45E3797).
- Adherence to LTO specifications.
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The new IBM System
Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader (machine type 3572) is designed to
offer IBM tape
reliability, density, and performance for entry-level and compact tape libraries
at a cost effective price in open system environments. The TS2900 is part
of the IBM System
Storage tape library family of offerings.
The TS2900 Tape Autoloader, with a capacity of nine cartridges and employing
IBM's patented high density (HD) slot technology, is a rack-mountable unit
that contains either a single IBM LTO Ultrium 4 Half-High SAS Tape Drive
(SEO/part number 3572S4R) or an IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Half-High SAS Tape Drive
(SEO/part number 3572S3R) in a 1U form factor height.
The TS2900 provides a native data transfer rate of up to 120 MB/sec with
the LTO Ultrium 4 Half-High Tape Drive and based on the 800 GB native physical
capacity with the IBM LTO Ultrium 4 tape cartridge, or up to 60 MB/sec
with the LTO Ultrium 3 Half-High Tape Drive and based on the 400 GB native
physical capacity with the IBM LTO Ultrium 3 tape cartridge. Ultrium 4 Tape Drives
can read and write LTO Ultrium 3 data cartridges and can read Ultrium 2 data
cartridges. Ultrium 3 Tape Drives can read and write LTO Ultrium 2 cartridges
and can read LTO Ultrium 1 cartridges.
The TS2900 comes standard with a bar code reader, a removable magazine,
providing nine cartridge slots, including a single I/O station. It has remote
management capabilities to allow for remote administration of the TS2900 through
a Web interface. The TS2900 can be configured to run in sequential (autoloader)
or random (library) access mode. Deskside covers (SEO/part number 45E3789),
rack mount kit (SEO/part number 45E3785), and additional optional cartridge
magazines (SEO/part number 45E3793) are available for the TS2900.
IBM Ultrium
4 SAS tape drives are encryption capable and will support Transparent LTO
Encryption (SEO/part number 45E3797), to deliver advanced Systems Managed
and Library Managed Encryption through a Web-based delivery system. Transparent
LTO Encryption is enabled through a license key Encryption Key Manager for
LTO Ultrium 4 SAS drives.
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Appropriate levels of host software are required to attach the TS2900 Tape
Autoloader with IBM LTO
Ultrium 4 or IBM LTO
Ultrium 3 Tape Drives to selected IBM System p™ servers that support AIX® and Linux® operating
systems to IBM System
x servers that support Linux and Windows® servers to Sun Solaris SPARC
servers. Refer to the Software requirements section for details.
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The new IBM System
Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader (machine type 3572) is an entry-level,
compact 1U library (autoloader) that is designed to offer IBM tape reliability,
density, and performance for entry-level and compact tape libraries at a cost
effective price in open system environments.
The TS2900 Tape Autoloader, with a capacity of nine LTO Ultrium tape cartridges
and employing IBM's patented high density (HD) slot technology, is available
as a rack-mountable unit that can contain either a single IBM LTO Ultrium
4 Half-High Tape Drive or a single IBM LTO Ultrium 3 Half-High Tape Drive with
SAS attachment in a 1U form factor height.
The TS2900 Tape Autoloader is designed to provide:
- Support for Ultrium 4 tape drive encryption, which includes Application
Managed Encryption, System Managed Encryption, Library Managed Encryption.
Transparent LTO Encryption is available as SEO/part number 45E3797 for Ultrium
4 SAS tape drives.
- A single I/O station to help support continuous library operations, while
importing and exporting media, and designed for little or no disruption to
library operation.
- Remote management capabilities to allow for remote administration of the
tape library through a Web interface.
- One removable magazine that houses nine data cartridges. This helps allow
for quick population of the tape library, as well as eases the storage needs
for media. You may order additional magazines as an option.
- A standard bar code reader that allows you to operate the TS2900 in sequential
(autoloader) or random (library) access mode with labeled media. Labeled
Ultrium 4 media can be ordered as part number 95P4278 through IBM Media
at 888-IBM-MEDIA (426-6334). Refer to the Supplies section
for additional information.
- Optional deskside covers, rack mount kits, and additional cartridge magazines.
- A 3 Gbps SAS attachment for connection to selected IBM System p servers that support AIX and Linux operating
systems, IBM System
x servers that support Linux and Windows operating systems, and Sun Solaris
Sparc servers.
- Increased performance, which allows maximum tape drive throughput native
data rate performance of up to 120 MB/sec for IBM Ultrium 4 Tape Drives. Data tracks are
written 16 at a time.
- Support for mixed media and IBM Ultrium 3 and 4 WORM media. IBM Ultrium 4
tape drives can read and write Ultrium 4 Data Cartridges, can read and write
Ultrium 3 Data Cartridges at original Ultrium 3 capacities, and can also read
LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridges with improved data rates. IBM Ultrium 3
Tape Drives can read and write LTO Ultrium 2 Data Cartridges at original Ultrium
2 capacities, and can also read LTO Ultrium 1 Data Cartridges with improved
data rates of up to 20 MB/second native data transfer rate (40 MB/second with
2:1 compression). Ultrium 4 tape drives cannot read Ultrium 1 tapes.
- The IBM 3589
Ultrium 4 800 GB WORM Tape Cartridges that are designed for applications such
as archiving and data retention as well as those applications requiring an
audit trail. These cartridges work with the IBM LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drive to help prevent
the alteration or deletion of user data. IBM Ultrium 4 800 GB WORM Tape Cartridges
can be ordered as unique 3589 models with the following features:
- Pre-labeling, with the ability to specify a starting volume serial and
colour-coding
- Packaging in individual jewel cases or in bulk
- Cartridge memory, built into every cartridge helps to enhance functionality
and media reliability by storing access history and media performance information
for use by the tape drive every time the cartridge is accessed
- Half-inch particle tape with a 800 GB WORM native capacity in a single
cartridge
The TS2900 is suitable for use in network-attached storage implementations,
such as backups and mass storage archives where multiterabyte capacities are
required. Storage and tape management is provided by software such as Tivoli® Storage
Manager and other compatible software offerings.
Note: Although the Ultrium 4 and 3 Tape Drives provide the capability for
excellent tape performance, other components of the system may limit the actual
performance achieved. Also, although the compression technology used in the
tape drive can typically double the amount of data that can be stored on the
media, the actual degree of compression achieved is highly sensitive to the
characteristics of the data being compressed.
Proven IBM LTO
Ultrium features in the IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives include:
- Dual-stage 16-channel head actuator: The actuator is designed to provide
precision head alignment to help support higher track density and improved
data integrity.
- Servo and track layout technology: There are 896 data tracks in Ultrium
4 and 704 data tracks in Ultrium 3. The high-bandwidth servo system features
a low-mass servo to help more effectively track servo bands and helps improve
data throughput with damaged media in less-than-optimal shock and vibration
environments.
- Surface Control Guiding Mechanism: IBM's patented Surface Control Guiding
Mechanism is designed to guide the tape along the tape path in the Ultrium
4 Tape Drive. This method is designed to use the surface of the tape, rather
than the edges, to control tape motion. This helps reduce tape damage (especially
to the edges of the tape) and tape debris, which comes from the damaged edges
and can accumulate in the head area.
- Magneto Resistive (MR) head design: Use of flat lap head technology in
MR heads for Ultrium 4 and Ultrium 3 helps minimize contact, debris accumulation,
and wear on the tape as it moves over the read/write heads.
- Digital speed matching - The Ultrium 4 Tape Drive is designed to perform
dynamic speed matching (at one of six speeds: 30, 48, 66, 84, 103, or 120
MB/sec) to adjust the drive's native data rate as closely as possible to the
net host data rate (after data compressibility has been factored out). This
helps reduce the number of backhitch repositions and improve throughput performance.
Speed matching on Ultrium 4 ranges from 30 to 120 MB/sec versus 30 to 80
MB/sec on Ultrium 3.
- Separate writing of multiple filemarks: Separate writing of multiple
filemarks is designed to evoke any write command of two or more filemarks
to cause a separate data set to be written containing all filemarks after
the first. It helps improve performance if a subsequent append overwrites
somewhere after the first filemark. This change helps prevent having to rewrite
data sets containing customer data and the first filemark if such an append
occurs.
- LTO Data Compression (LTO-DC): The Ultrium 4 and Ultrium 3 uses LTO-DC,
which is an implementation of a Lempel-Ziv class 1 (LZ-1) data compression
algorithm. LTO-DC is an extension of Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC)
and an improvement over previous IBM lossless compression algorithms. IBM's
patented "Scheme-Swapping" compression is designed to look ahead at incoming
data, and determine the most efficient storage method (either ALDC or pass-through
mode) to help optimize data compression and increase data throughput.
- LTO Cartridge Memory (LTO-CM): Contained within the LTO Ultrium data
cartridge is the LTO-CM, which is a passive, contactless silicon storage device
that is physically a part of the cartridge. The LTO-CM is designed to hold
information about that specific cartridge, the media in the cartridge, and
the data on the media. The storage capacity of the LTO-CM is 8 KB. Communication
between the drive and the LTO-CM is via a low-level RF field transmitted by
the drive to the cartridge.
- Statistical Analysis and Reporting System (SARS): The Ultrium 4 Tape
Drive uses SARS to help isolate failures between media and hardware. SARS
uses the cartridge performance history saved in the CM module and the drive
performance history kept in the drive flash EEPROM to help determine the likely
cause of failure. SARS is designed to cause the drive to request a cleaner
tape, to mark the media as degraded, and to indicate that the hardware has
degraded.
Ultrium 800 GB Data Cartridge:
The tape cartridge physical capacity of the IBM Ultrium 800 GB Data Cartridge has doubled
over the IBM Ultrium
400 GB Data Cartridge to 800 GB native physical capacity (1,600 GB with 2:1
compression). IBM LTO
Ultrium 4 Tape Drives can read and write Ultrium 3 data cartridges, and read
only Ultrium 2 data cartridges.
These cartridges have been designed to provide several enhancements over
previous tape technologies. They are designed to work with tape drives that
have increased tape speeds and high-density data recording. The case is specially
designed for use in automated libraries and is designed for repeated, unattended
handling. The tape itself is an advanced metal particle tape developed for
durability and capacity.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing
details on accessibility compliance can be requested at
- http://www.ibm.com/able/product_accessibility/index.html
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As you compare competitive tape solutions, consider:
- Server environment attachment
- Capacity and performance requirements
- Data protection, reliability, and availability
- Storage usage and application requirements
- Affordability
- Loyalty to legacy or existing tape formats
- Work environment that has limited space
The TS2900 Tape Autoloader and storage management applications help address
these requirements and constitute a functionally rich tape storage solution
incorporating half-high LTO Ultrium tape technology. The autoloader is designed
for flexibility of tape library management and unattended save and restore
operations. The TS2900 is an ideal solution if you use low-end tape or require
a larger capacity or higher performance tape backup with or without random
access. The TS2900 is an excellent choices for tape automation for System x, BladeCenter®,
Power Systems, Linux, and Windows servers.
The TS2900 offers one IBM Ultrium 4 Half-High SAS Tape Drive or IBM LTO Ultrium
3 Half-High SAS Tape Drive, nine cartridge slots, (including one-cartridge
I/O station) with a physical capacity of 14.4 TB (with 2:1 compression) or
7.2 TB native.
The TS2900 is designed as a solution to growing storage requirements and
shrinking backup windows in rack systems environments, and is part of a family
of entry IBM System
Storage LTO Ultrium tape products. These products constitute IBM Half-High
LTO tape storage solutions and target those with existing half-high LTO drives
or those requiring higher-performance automated tape backup from a different
tape format than what is currently being used.
For capacity requirements less than 7.2 TB (native), the IBM System Storage TS2230
or TS2240 Tape Drives should be considered.
For capacity requirements above 15 TB, but yet with an entry-level automation
need, the IBM System
Storage TS3100 Tape Library should be considered with its one or two IBM Half-High
LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Drives and 24-cartridge capacity.
For capacity requirements greater than 40 TB (compressed) with drives and
cartridge capacity scalability, the IBM System Storage TS3200 Tape Library
should be considered. Customers can tailor the TS3200 Tape Library to accommodate
up to four IBM Half-High
LTO Ultrium tape drives, with a 48-cartridge capacity.
For larger, more demanding backup and restore requirements, IBM System Storage offers
a complete line of Full-High LTO tape drives and automation.
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The following are the announced model and features for
the new IBM System
Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader, machine type 3572.
Machine
Description type Model Feature
TS2900 Tape Autoloader Model 3572 S4H
S4H
TS2900 Tape Autoloader Model 3572 S3H
S3H
Admin SEO Trans Code - Options 3572 S4H,S3H 0789*
Admin SEO Trans. Code 1 3572 S3H 0971*
Admin SEO Trans. Code 2 3572 S4H 0972*
Admin SEO Trans. Code 3 3572 S3H 0973*
Admin SEO Trans. Code 3572 S4H 0996*
OEM - No IBM Logo 3572 S4H,S3H 7703*
2.0 m SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable 3572 S4H,S3H 5402*
(host SFF-8470 to target SFF-8088)
5.5 m SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable 3572 S4H,S3H 5406*
(host SFF-8470 to target SFF-8088)
2.0 m Mini-SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable 3572 S4H,S3H 5502*
(host SFF-8088 to target SFF-8088)
5.5 m Mini-SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable 3572 S4H,S3H 5506*
(host SFF-8088 to target SFF-8088)
Transparent LTO Encryption 3572 S4H 5901
3572 Rack Mount Kit 3572 S4H,S3H 7006
3572 Deskside Covers 3572 S4H,S3H 7010
3572 Additional Magazine 3752 S4H,S3H 8111
Ultrium Cleaning Cart L1 UCC 3572 S4H,S3H 8002*
Consolidate Shipment 3572 S4H,S3H 8031*
TAA Compliant Order 3572 S4H,S3H 8067*
Ultrium 3 Data Cart (5-Pack) 3572 S4H,S3H 8305*
Ultrium 4 Data Cart (5-Pack) 3572 S4H 8405*
Power Cord Options
2.8 m Power Cord 125V US/Canada 3572 S4H,S3H 9800*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V France/ 3572 S4H,S3H 9820*
Germany
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Denmark 3572 S4H,S3H 9821*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V UK/China 3572 S4H,S3H 9825*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Israel 3572 S4H,S3H 9827*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V 3572 S4H,S3H 9828*
Switzerland
2.8 m Power Cord 250V S. Africa 3572 S4H,S3H 9829*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Italy 3572 S4H,S3H 9830*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Australia 3572 S4H,S3H 9831*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V US/Canada 3572 S4H,S3H 9833*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Uruguay/ 3572 S4H,S3H 9834*
Argentina
2.8 m Power Cord 125V Taiwan 3572 S4H,S3H 9835*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V China 3572 S4H,S3H 9840*
(PRC)
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Taiwan 3572 S4H,S3H 9841*
2.8 m Power Cord 125V Japan 3572 S4H,S3H 9842*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Japan 3572 S4H,S3H 9843*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Korea 3572 S4H,S3H 9844*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V India 3572 S4H,S3H 9845*
2.8 m Power Cord 125V Brazil 3572 S4H,S3H 9846*
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Brazil 3572 S4H,S3H 9847*
1.8 m Power Cord 125V Chicago 3572 S4H,S3H 9986*
* This feature has been previously announced and is
available on other machine types.
Single Entity Offerings (SEOs)
SEO
Description number
TS2900 Tape Autoloader Model S4H 3572S4R
with LTO 4 HH SAS Tape Drive &
Rack Mount Kit
TS2900 Tape Autoloader Model S3H 3572S3R
with LTO 3 HH SAS Tape Drive &
Rack Mount Kit
3572 Rack Mount Kit 45E3785
3572 Deskside Covers 45E3789
3572 Additional Magazine 45E3793
Transparent LTO Encryption 45E3797*
Ultrium Cleaning Cart L1 UCC 23R7008**
Ultrium 3 Data Cart (5-pack) 95P2020**
Ultrium 4 Data Cart (5-pack) 95P4278*
2.0 m SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable 95P4711**
(host SFF-8470 to target SFF-8088)
5.5 m SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable 95P4712**
(host SFF-8470 to target SFF-8088)
2.0 m Mini-SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable 95P4713**
(host SFF-8470 to target SFF-8088)
5.5 m Mini-SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable 95P4714**
(host SFF-8470 to target SFF-8088)
Power cord options
2.8 m Power Cord 125V US/CAN 23R7141**
1.8 m Power Cord 125V, Chicago 23R7143**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V US/CAN 23R7145**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V France/Germany 23R7146**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Denmark 23R7147**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V UK/India 23R7148**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Israel 23R7149**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Switzerland 23R7150**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V S. Africa 23R7151**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Italy 23R7152**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Australia 23R7153**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Uruguay/Argentina 23R7154**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V China 23R7155**
2.8 m Power Cord 125V Taiwan 23R7158**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Taiwan 23R6981**
2.8 m Power Cord 125V Japan 23R6982**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Japan 23R6983**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Korea 23R6984**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V India 23R6985**
2.8 m Power Cord 125V Brazil 23R6986**
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Brazil 23R6987**
- * This feature is available on Model S4H only
- ** This feature has been previously announced and is available on other
machine types.
To Customer Fulfillment: Refer to the "Ordering Information
for SAP Part Numbers" section. Additional, available options including cables
and power cords are listed in the Hardware Requirements section. Editors:
Please remove the (*) asterisks and these notes prior to publication. This
information is for IBM Internal Use Only.
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The following publications are shipped with the product. Additional copies
will be available.
Order
Title number
IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader GC27-2212
Setup, Operator, and Service Guide
IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader GA76-0423
Installation Quick Reference Guide
IBM System Storage Translated Safety Notices GA32-0598
Multi-language Statement of Limited Warranty GA32-0596
The publications, along with the following publication, will be available
at
- http://www.elink.ibmlink.ibm.com/publications/servlet/pbi.wss
- http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/storage
Order
Title number
IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader GC27-2211
SCSI Reference
The following device driver publication is also available at
- ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/storage/devdrvr/Doc/IBM_Tape_Driver_IUG.pdf
Order
Title number
IBM Tape Device Drivers Installation GC27-2130
and User's Guide
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Planning information
Customer responsibilities
Physical planning and installation is a customer responsibility. Detailed
planning information is in the IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader
Setup, Operator, and Guide (GC27-2212). The TS2900 is designated as a
customer setup unit (CSU). It is the customer's responsibility to install
and service the unit. Customers are responsible for obtaining the appropriate
adapters, cables for system attachment. Customers are also responsible for
ordering media. For optimum performance, the customer must obtain the latest
level of firmware prior to installing the unit and must update the unit as
new firmware release become available.
Customers can download the latest level of drive and library firmware from
the LTO Web site
- http://www.ibm.com/storage/tape/lto
Note: IBM offers IBM Installation
and Maintenance support, at an additional cost, if the customer does not wish
to install or maintain the TS2900 Tape Autoloader.
You are responsible for downloading or obtaining from IBM, and installing
designated Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called
"BIOS"), utility programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with
an IBM machine)
and other software updates in a timely manner from an IBM Internet Web site or from other electronic
media, and following the instructions that IBM provides. You may request IBM to install
Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
Cable orders
SAS cables for the IBM LTO Ultrium 4 or IBM LTO Ultrium 3 SAS Half-High Tape Drives
are required to attach the TS2900 to the server. At least one cable should
be specified on the initial plant order. Customers are responsible for selecting
and ordering the correct cables and interposers to match the IBM LTO Ultrium
Tape Drive interface and the server interface.
Refer to the Cables section at the end of Hardware requirements section
for a list of available cables and interposers.
Refer to the Specify or Special Features section of the TS2900 Tape
Autoloader Sales Manual for a detailed description of the cables available.
Packaging
Number
Product Shipment group of boxes
3572 TS2900 Tape Autoloader with Rack Mount Kit 1
(SEO/part number 3572S3R) includes:
IBM Ultrium 3 Half-High SAS Tape Drive
SAS wrap tool
Rack mount kit with device to PDU line cord
IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader Setup,
Operator, and Service Guide*
IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader
Installation Quick Reference Guide*
IBM System Storage Translated Safety Notices*
Multi-language Statement of Limited Warranty*
Statement of Limited Warranty Pointer Sheet
Quality Hotline Card
China RoHS Statement
Device Driver README sheet
3572 TS2900 Tape Autoloader with Rack Mount Kit 1
(SEO/part number 3572S4R)
IBM Ultrium 4 Half-High SAS Tape Drive
SAS wrap tool
Rack mount kit with device to PDU line cord
IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader Setup,
Operator, and Service Guide*
IBM System Storage TS2900 Tape Autoloader
Installation Quick Reference Guide*
IBM System Storage Translated Safety Notices*
Multi-language Statement of Limited Warranty*
Statement of Limited Warranty Pointer Sheet
Quality Hotline Card
China RoHS Statement
Device Driver README sheet
* Also included on Documentation CD
Supplies
IBM LTO
data media supplies including labeled, initialized, bulk data media, or cleaning
cartridges are available from IBM. The LTO Ultrium 800 GB Data Cartridges
(95P4278), Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridges (95P2020), and the IBM LTO Cleaning
Cartridge (23R7008) can be purchased from IBM using machine type 3589. IBM media can
also be ordered directly through WTAAS using machine type 3589. Refer to the
3589 Sales Manual for further information.
For information about IBM branded media, such as additional IBM LTO
Ultrium data or cleaning cartridges, call 888-IBM-MEDIA (426-6334) in the
U.S. or Canada or refer to the following Web site
- http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/media
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are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM at any time on your request. Installation
of a Tier 1 CRU is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU, at your request,
you will be charged for the installation.
Based upon availability, a CRU will be shipped for next business day (NBD)
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not receive the defective CRU within 15 days of your receipt of the replacement.
The following have been designated as Tier 1 CRUs for this machine:
- TS2900 Model S3H LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Autoloader Chassis
- TS2900 Model S4H LTO Ultrium 4 Tape Autoloader Chassis
- 3572 Cartridge Magazine
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support may be subject to additional charges, even during the limited warranty
period.
Calls must be received by 5:00 p.m. local time in order
to qualify for NBD service.
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Programs included with this product are licensed under the terms and conditions
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Prices are subject to change without notice.
GST, QST, and sales taxes, where applicable, are extra.
For current prices, contact IBM at 888-Shop-IBM (746-7426) or visit
- http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/ca/en/x/
Product charges
Field Plant
Machine Feature install install
Description type Model number only only
TS2900 Tape 3572 S4H
Autoloader Model
S4H
TS2900 Tape 3572 S3H
Autoloader Model
S3H
2.0 m SAS/Mini-SAS 3572 S4H,S3H 5402* N N
1x Cable (host
SFF-8470 to
target SFF-8088)
5.5 m SAS/Mini-SAS 3572 S4H,S3H 5406* N N
1x Cable (host
SFF-8470 to
target SFF-8088)
2.0 m Mini-SAS/ 3572 S4H,S3H 5502* N N
Mini-SAS 1x Cable
(host SFF-8088 to
target SFF-8088)
5.5 m Mini-SAS/ 3572 S4H,S3H 5506* N N
Mini-SAS 1x Cable
(host SFF-8088 to
target SFF-8088)
Transparent LTO 3572 S4H 5901 N N
Encryption
3572 Rack Mount Kit 3572 S4H,S3H 7006 N N
3572 Deskside 3572 S4H,S3H 7010 N N
Covers
Ultrium Cleaning 3572 S4H,S3H 8002* N Y
Cart L1 UCC
Ultrium 3 Data Cart 3572 S4H,S3H 8305* N Y
(5-Pack)
Ultrium 4 Data Cart 3572 S4H 8405* N Y
(5-Pack)
3572 Additional 3752 S4H,S3H 8111 Y N
Magazine
Power Cord Options
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9800* N Y
125V US/Canada
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9820* N Y
250V France/Germany
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9821* N Y
250V Denmark
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9825* N Y
250V UK/China
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9827* N Y
250V Israel
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9828* N Y
250V Switzerland
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9829* N Y
250V S. Africa
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9830* N Y
250V Italy
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9831* N Y
250V Australia
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9833* N Y
250V US/Canada
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9834* N Y
250V Uruguay/Argentia
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9835* N Y
125V Taiwan
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9840* N Y
250V China (PRC)
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9841* N Y
250V Taiwan
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9842* N Y
125V Japan
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9843* N Y
250V Japan
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9844* N Y
250V Korea
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9845* N Y
250V India
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9846* N Y
125V Brazil
2.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9847* N Y
250V Brazil
1.8 m Power Cord 3572 S4H,S3H 9986* N Y
125V Chicago
There are no field MES removals for the TS2900 Tape Autoloader
For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
The Single Entity Offerings (SEO)
Description SEO number
TS2900 Tape Autoloader Model S4H 3572S4R
with LTO 4 HH SAS Tape Drive &
Rack Mount Kit
TS2900 Tape Autoloader Model S3H 3572S3R
with LTO 3 HH SAS Tape Drive &
Rack Mount Kit
3572 Rack Mount Kit 45E3785
3572 Deskside Covers 45E3789
3572 Additional Magazine 45E3793
Transparent LTO Encryption 45E3797
1 Cleaning Cartridge 23R7008*
Ultrium 3 Data Cart (5-pack) 95P2020*
Ultrium 4 Data Cart (5-pack) 95P4278*
2.0 m SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable 95P4711*
(host SFF-8470 to target SFF-8088)
5.5 m SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable 95P4712*
(host SFF-8470 to target SFF-8088)
2.0 m Mini-SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable 95P4713*
(host SFF-8088 to target SFF-8088)
5.5 m Mini-SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable 95P4714*
(host SFF-8088 to target SFF-8088)
Power cord options
2.8 m Power Cord 125V US/CAN 23R7141* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V US/CAN 23R7145* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V France 23R7146* N/C
Germany
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Denmark 23R7147* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V UK/India 23R7148* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Israel 23R7149* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Switzerland 23R7150* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V S. Africa 23R7151* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Italy 23R7152* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Australia 23R7153* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Uruguay/ 23R7154* N/C
Argentina
2.8 m Power Cord 250V China 23R7155* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 125V Taiwan 23R7158* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Taiwan 23R6981* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 125V Japan 23R6982* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Japan 23R6983* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Korea 23R6984* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V India 23R6985* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 125V Brazil 23R6986* N/C
2.8 m Power Cord 250V Brazil 23R6987* N/C
* This feature has been previously announced and is available on
other machine types
| SEO/Feature | Description | List price |
| 3572_5402 | 2 m SAS/Mini-SAS 1x Cable (host SFF-8470
to target SFF-8088) | 114.00 |
| 3572_5406 | 5.5 m SAS/MiniSAS 1x Cable(host SFF-8470
to target SFF-8088) | 134.00 |
| 3572_5502 | 2m MiniSAS/Mini-SAS1xCable(hostSFF-8088
to target SFF-8088) | 119.00 |
| 3572_5506 | 5.5m MiniSAS/MiniSAS1xCable(hostSFF-8088
to target SFF8088) | 139.00 |
| 3572_5901 | Transparent LTO Encryption | 1304.00 |
| 3572_7006 | 3572 Rack Mount Kit | 419.00 |
| 3572_7010 | 3572 Deskside Covers | 394.00 |
| 3572_8002 | Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge L1 UCC | 69.00 |
| 3572_8111 | Add 3572 Additional Magazine | 724.00 |
| 3572_8305 | Ultrium 3 Data Cartridges 5-Pack | 194.00 |
| 3572_8405 | Ultrium 4 Data Cartridges 5-Pack | 439.00 |
| 3572_S3H | TS2900 Tape Autoloader w/LTO3 HH SAS
drive | 4689.00 |
| 3572_S4H | TS2900 Tape Autoloader w/LTO4 HH SAS
drive | 5729.00 |
| 3572S3R | TS2900 Tape Library with LTO 3 HH SAS
drive & rack mount kit | 4689.00 |
| 3572S4R | TS2900 Tape Library with LTO4 HH SAS
drive & rack mount kit | 5729.00 |
| 45E3785 | TS2900 Rack Mount Kit | 419.00 |
| 45E3789 | TS2900 Deskside Cover | 394.00 |
| 45E3793 | TS2900 Additional Magazine | 724.00 |
| 45E3797 | Transparent LTO Encryption | 1304.00 |
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- http://www-03.ibm.com/services/ca/en/its/spacs.html
Maintenance charges
For additional information on maintenance and pricing, please contact your
IBM Sales Representative or your IBM Business Partner, or call 1-800-IBM-CALL
(1-800-426-2255).
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