The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 Model CV6 helps speed data backup and recovery for open and enterprise systems
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 107-236April 24, 2007
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The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 solution is designed to offer tape virtualization for open
systems servers connecting over Fibre Channel connections. The TS7520 solution consists of:
- TS7500 V2R1 Software, (5697-N65 or 5697-N66)
- One or two Base 3952 Tape Frames and up to ten Expansion 3952 Tape Frames to contain the other components
- One, two, or four Model CV6 Virtualization Engines
- Up to 24 Model SV6 Cache Controllers
- Up to 112 Model SX6 Cache Modules in twelve 3952 Tape Frames
The TS7520 solution can include up to 1,088 TB of native cache capacity (884 TB useable capacity) to help address large data backup and recovery requirements, a significant enhancement.
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at
800-IBM-CALL
(Reference: YE001).
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The IBM Virtualization Engine™ TS7520 solution (TS7520) is a virtual-tape solution designed to help optimize tape processing. Through the implementation of an integrated, tiered storage hierarchy of disk and tape, the benefits of both technologies can be leveraged to help enhance performance and provide the capacity needed for today's tape processing requirements. Deploying this innovative subsystem can help reduce batch processing time and management overhead.
The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 Model CV6 Virtualization Engine provides the processing engine of the TS7520 solution.
The TS7520 solution utilizes IBM technology and software to emulate IBM tape libraries, drives, and media. This emulation capability is designed to help customers achieve the following operational and throughput efficiencies:
- Backup window reduction
- Restore time reduction
- Data sharing and resource virtualization facilitation
- Operational efficiencies
- Improved sharing of tape libraries across applications and servers
The TS7520 solution consists of three hardware machine types and an IBM Virtualization Engine TS7500 Software V2.1 program (5697-N65 or 5697-N66).
These Machine Type Models are referred to as:
- The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 Model CV6 or
- TS7520 Virtualization Engine
The TS7520 Virtualization Engine is the processing engine for a TS7520 solution.
- The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 Model SV6 or
- TS7520 Cache Controller
The TS7520 Cache Controller manages the disk cache for a TS7520 solution.
- The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 Model SX6 or
- TS7520 Cache Module
The TS7520 Cache Model expands the disk cache for a TS7520 solution.
- IBM 3952 Tape Frame Model F05
The 3952 Tape Frame can be used to contain the components of a TS7520 solution. The 3952 Tape Frame can contain (configured as a limited edition base frame):
- One Model CV6
- One Model SV6
- Up to two Model SX6s
The 3952 Tape Frame can contain (configured as a base frame or secondary base frame):
- One or two Model CV6s
- Two Model SV6s
- Up to six Model SX6s
The 3952 Tape Frame can contain (configured as an expansion frame):
- One or two Model SV6s
- Up to ten Model SX6s
The TS7500 solution supports a primary and secondary base frame, allowing four total virtualization engines.
Product preview
It is IBM's current intent to enhance the IBM Virtualization Engine TS7500 Series by supporting 750 GB SATA drives within the 3952 Model F05 Base and Expansion Frames.
IBM has announced a new Linear Tape-Open (LTO) IBM Ultrium 4 Tape Drive with enhanced maximum tape drive throughput over the IBM LTO generation 3 Tape Drive (Ultrium 3). The new tape drive is designed to offer high capacity, performance, and technology designed for the midrange open systems environment and used in automation and servers including the IBM System Storage™ TS3500 Tape Library. The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 intends to support the new Linear Tape-Open (LTO) IBM Ultrium 4 Tape Drive within the TS3500.
Previews provide insight into IBM plans and direction. Specific availability dates, ordering
information, and terms and conditions will be provided when the product is announced.
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The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 solution requires a 3952 Tape Frame containing one or two TS7520 Model CV6 Virtualization Engines. An optional second frame containing an additional two Model CV6 Virtualization Engines, up to two Model SV6 Cache Controllers, and optional Model SX6 Cache Modules are also available. A maximum number of twelve tape frames are allowed: two as base frames, ten as expansion frames.
A customer-supplied management console and the IBM Virtualization Engine TS7500 V2R1 Software
program (5697-N65 or 5697-N66) are also required. The TS7520 solution attaches to selected IBM
System p™, IBM System i*, RS/6000®, RS/6000 SP™, IBM System x™, Netfinity®, IBM System
z™ (Linux™ only), Sun, HP-UX, Windows™ 2003, Linux, and other UNIX® and PC servers.
Appropriate levels of host software are required. Refer to the
Technical information
section for details.
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June 8, 2007
Refer to the
Description
section for more information.
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The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 solution consists of three hardware machine types and the IBM Virtualization Engine TS7500 Software V2.1 program 5697-N65 or 5697-N66.
These Machine Type Models are referred to as:
- The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 Model CV6 or
- TS7520 Virtualization Engine
The TS7520 Virtualization Engine is the processing engine for a TS7520 solution.
- The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 Model SV6 or
- TS7520 Cache Controller
The TS7520 Cache Controller manages the disk cache for a TS7520 solution.
- The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 Model SX6 or
- TS7520 Cache Module
The TS7520 Cache Model expands the disk cache for a TS7520 solution.
- IBM 3952 Tape Frame Model F05
The 3952 Tape Frame can be used to contain the components of a TS7520 solution.
The TS7520 solution is available in multiple configurations. One TS7520 Virtualization Engine is a single node. The TS7520 solution is available in a single-node configuration, in a dual-node high-availability (HA) configuration, or a four-node high-availability configuration and double the capacity. A single-node configuration supports:
- Up to 128 virtual libraries (3584 Emulation)
- Up to 1,024 virtual tape drives (LTO2/LTO3/3592 Model J1A/E05)
- Up to 64,000 virtual cartridges
In a dual-node configuration, a TS7520 solution can support up to:
- 256 virtual tape libraries
- 2,048 virtual tape drives (LTO2/LTO3/3592 Model J1A/E05)
- 128,000 virtual cartridges
In a four-node configuration, a TS7520 solution can support up to:
- 512 virtual tape libraries
- 4,096 virtual tape drives (LTO2/LTO3/3592 Model J1A/E05)
- 256,000 virtual cartridges
The TS7520 solution provides virtual tape emulation and physical tape attachment for many IBM Tape Libraries. Refer to the Devices supported section of this RFA to view the list of virtually emulated and physically supported tape libraries.
The TS7520 solution provides connectivity through the following:
- Up to eight Fibre Channel ports per node for tape or host server attachment or up to eighteen Ethernet ports per node for iSCSI server attachment, network replication, or NDMP
- Up to four Fibre Channel ports can be dedicated to physical tape connection, or up to eight Ethernet ports
- Any number of available Ethernet ports may be used for network replication
An HA TS7520 configuration, with two or four TS7520 servers and dual ac power on the 3952 Tape Frame, is designed to provide redundancy for nodes, disks, power, and tape/host connectivity. Increasing the number of nodes also increases the maximum supported cache for a TS7520 solution.
The 3952 Tape Frame Model F05, is a frame that can be used to house the components of the TS7520 solution. Up to twelve 3952 Tape Frames Model F05 can be attached in a TS7520 configuration. The base unit 3952 Tape Frame Model F05 can accommodate:
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One or two TS7520 Virtualization Engine (3954 Model CV6) servers:
- A single Model CV6 supports up to ten expansion frames (992 TB raw capacity, 806 TB usable) and an effective data throughput rate of 1,200 MB/second.
- Two Model CV6s may be configured in a dual-node configuration for twice the virtual drives and virtual volumes. This configuration supports up to ten expansion frames (1,024 TB raw capacity, 832 TB usable) and an effective data throughput rate of up to 2,400 MB/second.
- Four Model CV6s may be configured in a four-node configuration for four times the virtual drives and virtual volumes of a single-node configuration. This configuration supports up to 1,088 TB of raw capacity (884 TB of useable capacity with ten expansion frames) and an effective data throughput race of up to 4,800 MB/second.
- Two TS7520 Cache Controllers (3955 Model SV6), that each provide 8 TB of raw capacity (6.5 TB usable).
- Up to six TS7520 Cache Modules (3955 Model SX6), that each provide 8 TB of raw capacity (6.5 TB usable).
An optional 3952 Tape Frame Model F05, called the expansion unit, can accommodate another ten TS7520 Cache Modules and two TS7520 Cache Controllers, for a maximum of 96 TB of native cache capacity (78 TB useable) in a TS7520 solution.
The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 solution is designed to provide redundancy for critical hardware components and connections between components. Key functional features of the TS7520 solution are:
- Support for many key IBM Tape Libraries both virtual and physical (Refer to the Devices supported section of this RFA to view the complete list of virtually emulated and physically supported tape libraries)
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Physical tape export offered in two modes:
- Backup software controlled
- Operator initiated
- Configuration of two TS7520 Model CV6 Virtualization Engines as an active cluster
- Configuration of four TS7520 Model CV6 Virtualization Engines as two cooperating active clusters
- Support for real-time compression of data, reducing disk storage requirements
- On demand allocation of disk storage to help maximize storage utilization using virtual cartridges (Static allocation is also supported for customized environments)
- Support of import/export to an IBM TotalStorage® 3494 Tape Library using an Ethernet interface to manage the library
- Interaction with the TS7520 Cache Controllers to perform transparent fail-over/fail-back from path (HBA, port, switch, channel) or storage controller failure to minimize disruption to backup or restore activities
- Integration of Ethernet and Fibre Channel Switches for connectivity between base frames and expansion frames
- Ability to scale processing and memory capacity for improved performance
Completing the TS7520 configuration is the IBM Virtualization Engine TS7500 V2R1 Software program (5697-N65 or 5697-N66) that executes on a TS7520 Virtualization Engine (3954 Model CV6).
TS7520 Virtualization Engine
The TS7520 Virtualization Engine (3954 Model CV6) contains up to four processors to improve performance, accelerate encryption, and compression. Every TS7520 solution configuration must contain at least one 3954 Model CV6. A second optional 3954 Model CV6 enables the TS7520 solution to operate in a dual-node high-availability configuration. A TS7520 dual-node high-availability configuration can have more virtual cartridges, virtual volumes, and interface ports and can be ordered with a failover/failback option for redundancy. A third and fourth optional TS7520 Virtualization Engine enables the TS7520 solution to operate in two dual-node high-availability configurations and allows more virtual cartridges, virtual volumes, and interface ports and must be ordered with a failover/failback option for redundancy.
Each 3954 Model CV6 comes with up to twelve Fibre Channel connections. Two or four of the Fibre Channel ports are connected to the TS7520 Cache Controllers, and up to eight are available for host server or tape attachment. In a dual-node system, there are sixteen Fibre Channel ports available for host server or tape attachment. Two Fibre Channel switches can be integrated into the frame for an additional 32 ports each. These switches are required to add additional expansion enclosures to a base frame, or if a second base frame is added to the configuration.
The solution is tested with device drivers on multiple platforms. Refer to the Software requirements section of this RFA for more detail on specific platforms and versions supported.
Tivoli® Storage Manager and other compatible software offerings provide storage and tape management software for the TS7520 solution. Supporting software and applications must be obtained separately from IBM, IBM Business Partners, or ISVs. A list of compatible software is available from your IBM representative or at
Eleven hardware features of the TS7520 Virtualization Engine must have corresponding features ordered on the TS7500 V2R1 Software program (5697-N65 or 5697-N66) as shown below:
3954-CV6 5697-N65
Description Feature Feature
Failover/Failback 7420 0005
Network Replication 7421 0001
Network Encryption 7422 0002
Network Compression 7423 0004
Hosted Backup 7425 0016
NDMP 7426 0012
Secure Tape 7427 0014
iSCSI Enable 7428 0017
Local Replication 7429 0015
Path Failover 1682 0013
3954-CV6 5697-N66
Description Feature Feature
Network Replication 7421 0001
Network Encryption 7422 0003
Network Compression 7423 0002
3494 Support 7424 0005
Hosted Backup 7425 0010
NDMP 7426 0008
Secure Tape 7427 0006
iSCSI Enable 7428 0009
Enhanced Tape Caching 7430 0007
Path Failover 1682 0011
Management console
A management console is used for configuration, management, and service support for the TS7520 solution. This console is required by the TS7520 solution and is either supplied by the customer or optionally ordered from IBM. If a management console is ordered, it is placed as a separate order from the TS7520 solution. Refer to the Hardware requirements section for the minimum requirements needed for the management console.
Planned availability dates: June 8, 2007
- Model CV6 with all features and functions except as noted below
- All features and functions on Model CV5 except as noted below
August 10, 2007
- Path Failover (feature number 1682)
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The IBM Virtualization Engine TS7500 solution is capable as of October 28, 2005, when used in accordance with IBM's associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it. A U.S. Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) can be requested via IBM's Web site at
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The TS7520 Virtualization Engine solution is a high-performance, high-capacity, open systems virtual tape offering designed to augment the tape backup and restore process in large tape environments. The TS7520 solution is designed to aid in the tape backup and restore process by helping provide customers significant operational and throughput efficiencies via tape virtualization, namely:
- Backup window reduction
- Restore time reduction
- Data sharing and resource virtualization facilitation
- Capability to allow multiple disparate backup applications to share the same physical resources
- High availability options
- Integrated server, disk, and tape solution for IT optimization
The TS7520 solution is a tape virtualization solution for open systems attachment over Fibre Channel or iSCSI interfaces. It can achieve significant operational efficiencies by storing the recently used data in the TS7520 disk cache. As data ages, the older data may be migrated to real tape for longer term storage. Since data can now be written to virtual tape via the disk cache, heavy daily tape drive usage can be greatly reduced. Fewer personnel may be needed to administer the backup process when it includes virtual tape.
The TS7520 solution provides connectivity through the following:
- Eight Fibre Channel ports per node for tape or host server attachment, or up to eighteen Ethernet ports per node for iSCSI server attachment, network replication, or NDMP
- Up to four Fibre Channel ports can be dedicated to physical tape connection or eight Ethernet ports
- Up to eight Ethernet ports may be used for network replication
The TS7520 solution differs from many other open systems virtual tape offerings, by enabling either direct tape attachment or parallel tape attachment. Direct tape attachment is where real tape drives or libraries are physically attached to the TS7520 solution. Parallel tape attachment is where real tape drives or libraries are attached to the host server and data is transferred from the TS7520 solution through the host server to real tape drives or libraries that are physically attached to the host server.
The TS7520 solution can help reduce the backup window in many installations. Since robotic movement, tape load/thread, and physical tape search and rewind is eliminated in virtual tape, the effective utilization of the Fibre Channel interfaces is high. That means more tape jobs can be run to virtual tape over a single interface than to real tape. If the backup window is reduced, the time allowed for migration to real tape is increased, thus potentially reducing the number of real tape drives needed for longer term data storage.
The TS7520 solution is designed to improve business continuity by providing better restore times. By having the data in the disk cache, the TS7520 solution can help reduce restore times. With up to 4,096 virtual tape drives and up to 512 virtual tape libraries, each backup server can be allocated their own virtual resources, allowing multiple and disparate backup applications to use the same physical resources. This offers the potential for infrastructure simplification. Multiple different tape libraries and tape drives can be aggregated to one or more TS7520 solutions, helping centralize the backup resources.
The addition of the TS7520 solution into your tape backup architecture
can help provide significant operational reductions and performance
benefits.
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Refer to:
- The 3952 Tape Frame in Hardware Announcement 107-232 , dated April 24, 2007.
- The TS7500 V2R1 Software (5697-N65 or 5697-N66) in Software Announcement 207-089 , dated April 24, 2007.
- The TS7520 Virtualization Engine Hardware Announcement 107-235 , dated April 24, 2007.
Business Partner information
If you are a Direct Reseller - System Reseller acquiring products from IBM, you may link directly to Business Partner information for this announcement. A PartnerWorld ID and password are required (use IBM ID).
BP Attachment for Announcement Letter 107-236
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The following publications are shipped with the product. Additional copies will be available by June 2007.
Order
Title number
IBM Virtualization Engine(TM) for Tape TS7500 GC26-7766
Hardware Installation, Setup, and Problem
Determination Guide
IBM Virtualization Engine for Tape TS7500 GC27-2067
Introduction and Planning Guide
IBM Virtualization Engine for Tape TS7500 GC27-2068
User Guide
IBM Virtualization Engine for Tape TS7500 GC27-2074
Error Codes Customer Manual
IBM Virtualization Engine for Tape TS7500 GC27-2075
Error Codes Technical Support Manual
IBM Virtualization Engine for Tape TS7500 GC26-7778
Installation Roadmap
Statement of Limited Warranty GC27-2131
The following publication will be available by June 2007. To order, contact your IBM representative.
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Title number
IBM Virtualization Engine for Tape TS7500 GC27-2067
Introduction and Planning Guide
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Specified operating environment
Physical specifications
- Width: 442.0 mm (17.4 in)
- Depth: 701.0 mm (27.6 in)
- Height: 128.4 mm (5.05 in)
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Weight:
- Minimum configuration: 28.6 kg (63 lb)
- Maximum configuration: 37.6 kg (83 lb)
Operating environment
- Temperature: 10° to 32°C at 0 to 900 m above 900 m, derate upper temperature 1°C/300 m 10° to 28°C at 2133 m (7000 ft.)
- Recommended temperature: 20° to 25°C at 0 to 2133 m
- Relative humidity: 8% to 80%
- Recommended Rel Humidity: 40% to 55%
- Wet bulb (caloric value): 23 kCal/hour or Btu
- Maximum Altitude: 2133 m (7000 ft)
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Electrical Power:
- Minimum configuration: 0.318 kVA (two power supplies)
- Maximum configuration: 1.524 kVA (two power supplies)
- BTU Output: 1,086 Btu/hr (318 watts)
- Noise Level: 66.0 dBa
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Leakage and starting current:
- 100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 8.5 A
- 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 Hz or 60 Hz; 8.5 A
Hardware requirements
An IBM TS7520 Model CV6 Virtualization Engine solution can be attached to IBM System p™, IBM System i*, RS/6000®, RS/6000 SP™ systems, IBM System z™ (Linux™ only), IBM System x™, Netfinity®, and non-IBM servers, workstations, and personal computers that support Fibre Channel interfaces. The TS7520 Virtualization Engine has eight Fibre Channel ports for attachment to host servers or for attaching physical tape drives or libraries. The TS7520 Virtualization Engine also has two 1 Gb Ethernet ports for console attachment and replication.
A current list of supported open system configurations for the TS7520 solution is available from the following Web site
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- System i™ support is available under the IBM Request for Price Quotation program.
http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/tape
Select "Enterprise tape storage" under Featured Topics, then "TS7520
Virtualization Engine", then "Product Details", then "Interoperability",
and view the "Supported Servers and Operating Systems" for the product.
The IBM 3952 Tape Frame Model F05 provides the frame that contains the various components of the TS7520 solution. One or two TS7520 Model CV6s can be installed in the base unit 3952 Tape Frame with the following features:
- 9326 (Plant Install a 3954 Model CV6) — To have the factory install one Model CV6 into a new 3952 Tape Frame shipping from the plant. A minimum of one must be installed in the 3952 Tape Frame designated as the base unit. A corresponding feature number 5728 (Plant Install a 3954 Model CV6) must be ordered on the 3952 Tape Frame.
- 9327 (Field Merge a 3954 Model CV6) — To ship a second Model CV6 for field installation into an installed 3952 Tape Frame designated as the base unit. A corresponding feature number 5729 (Field Install a 3954 Model CV6) must be ordered on the 3952 Tape Frame. At least one TS7520 Cache Module must be installed at the same time.
The TS7500 V2R1 Software (5697-N65 or 5697-N66) must be ordered and installed with each TS7520 Model CV6. This software is preloaded on the TS7520 Model CV6 by specifying the following feature:
- 9302 (Enterprise Edition VE Preload — AAS) — To have the factory install the 5697-N65 program.
- 9303 (Limited Edition VE Preload — AAS) — To have the factory install the 5697-N66 program.
The following features are available on the TS7520 Virtualization Engine:
- 1682 (Path Failover) — Enables automatic control path failover to a pre-configured redundant path without aborting the current job in progress. It also provides failover for multiple redundant paths in a SAN environment by automatically providing error recovery to retry the current operation using an alternate, preconfigured paths without aborting the current job in progress. This can provide flexibility in SAN configuration, availability, and management.
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7420 (Failover/Failback) — Enables hardware connections between two
installed TS7520 Virtualization Engines in the same 3952 Tape Frame.
Both Model CV6s in the failover pair must have the same installed
features:
- Path Failover 1682
- Network Replication 7421
- Network Encryption 7422
- Network Compression 7423
- 3494 Support 7424
- Hosted Backup 7425
- NDMP 7426
- Secure Tape 7427
- iSCSI Enable 7428
- Local Replication 7429
- Also enables high availability for TS7500 operations. A TS7520 Model CV6 Virtualization Engine is configured to monitor another TS7520 Model CV6, allowing the monitoring TS7520 Model CV6 to seamlessly take over its identity. When this happens, the worldwide node names and IP addresses associated with the failed TS7520 Model CV6 are transferred to the surviving server. The Fallback occurs when the monitoring TS7520 Model CV6 determines that the restored TS7520 Model CV6 has recovered and can resume its responsibilities.
- 7421 (Network Replication) — Enables the TS7520 solution to support the Network Replication function in the TS7500 V2R1 Software. If this feature is installed on one Model CV6 in a 3952 Tape Frame, and a second Model CV6 is installed in that frame, then both TS7520 Virtualization Engines should have this feature installed.
- 7422 (Network Encryption) — Enables the TS7520 solution to support the Network Encryption function in the TS7500 V2R1 Software. If this feature is installed on one Model CV6 in a 3952 Tape Frame, and a second Model CV6 is installed in that frame, then both TS7520 Virtualization Engines should have this feature installed. Both the local and target Model CV6s must have feature numbers 7421 and 7422 enabled for Network Encryption to operate.
- 7423 (Network Compression) — Enables the TS7520 solution to support the Network Compression function in the TS7500 V2R1 Software. If this feature is installed on one Model CV6 in a 3952 Tape Frame, and a second Model CV6 is installed in that frame, then both Model CV6s should have this feature installed. Both the local and target Model CV6s must have feature numbers 7421 and 7423 enabled for Network Compression to operate.
- 7424 (3494 Support) — Enables attachment of a 3494 library to the TS7500 Limited Edition. Although the actual library is not emulated, the drives can be and therefore logical volumes can be exported to physical volumes in the 3494 library.
- 7425 (Hosted Backup) — Enables backup operations to be installed on the TS7520 solution eliminating the need for a dedicated backup server. A list of compatible software is available from your IBM representative or at
- 7426 (NDMP) — Enables backup applications and NAS devices to perform backup and restore using the NDMP version 4 protocol over an IP network. With this enabled the TS7500 solution acts as an NDMP server, centralizing management, while eliminating locally attached tape devices from each NAS device. When a backup occurs, data is moved from a NAS device directly to the virtual library.
- 7427 (Secure Tape) — Enables encryption with one or more keys for data exported to physical tape and decryption when it is imported back to virtual tapes. The data on the tape cannot be read or be decrypted without using the appropriate key.
- 7428 (iSCSI) — Enables SCSI commands to be used over an IP network and allows hosts to connect via Ethernet instead of requiring Fiber Channel.
- 7428 (Local Replication) — Enables making a copy of a complete virtual volume in the same TS7500 server. This acts exactly the same as network replication except the target and source servers are the same.
- 7430 (Enhanced Tape Caching) — This function is included in the Enterprise Edition software. Enhanced Caching enhances the functionality of the TS7520 solution by acting as a cache to a physical tape library, providing transparent access to data regardless of its location. With the Enhanced Caching option, tapes will always appear to be inside virtual libraries and will be visible to the backup application regardless of whether the data is actually on disk or tape. This means that the backup application will always have direct access to data regardless of whether the data is on disk or on physical tape.
Tape attachment
The TS7520 Model CV6 has four Fibre Channel ports for attachment to host servers or for attaching physical tape drives or libraries. Refer to the Devices supported section of this RFA to view the list of physically supported tape libraries.
Management console
A management console is used for configuration, management, and service support for the TS7520 solution. This console is required by the TS7520 solution and is either supplied by the customer or optionally ordered from IBM. If a management console machine is ordered, it is placed as a separate order from the TS7520 solution. The minimum requirements for the management console are:
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Hardware requirements:
- x86 (Pentium® or higher) microprocessor
- 512 MB memory
- 175 MB of disk space for Virtualization Engine for Tape Console Function and Capacity Support
- Keyboard, mouse, and CD-ROM drive
- Super VGA monitor with the screen resolution set to at least 800 x 600, small fonts setting, and 256 colors
- One Ethernet port for attachment to the TS7520 management network
- One additional Ethernet port recommended for Internet access
- A Web browser and Java™-2 JRE installed
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Operating environments supported:
- Windows™ 2000 with Service Pack 4 (SP4)
- Windows 2000 Server SP4
- Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP4
- Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP4
- Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition
- Windows 2003 Datacenter Edition
Cables
Fibre Channel cables are required to attach the TS7520 solution to various server adapters. If no host server attachment cables are required to be shipped with Model CV6 from the plant, then the No Factory Cables feature (#9700) should be specified on the Model CV6. Otherwise, the following feature should be specified on the frame:
- 6025 — 25 m LC-LC Fibre Channel Cable
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Software requirements
The TS7520 Virtualization Engine supports the following operating systems at the minimum levels indicated:
Enterprise Edition
- AIX 5L™ V5.1, V5.2, and V5.3
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V5R3 and V5R4 i5/OS™
- System i support is available under the IBM Request for Price Quotation program.
- Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10
- Microsoft™ Windows 2003 (build 3790, or greater)
- 64-bit HP-UX 11iv1 and 11iv2
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Linux distributions:
- Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.4
- Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP3
- Linux Asianux 2.0
Limited Edition
- AIX 5L V5.1, or later
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V5R3 and V5R4 i5/OS
- System i support is available under the IBM Request for Price Quotation program.
- Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10
- Microsoft Windows 2003 (build 3790, or greater)
- 64-bit HP-UX 11iv1 and 11iv2
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Linux distributions:
- Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.4
- Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP3
Tivoli® Storage Manager and other compatible software offerings provide storage and tape management software for the TS7520. Supporting software and applications must be obtained separately from IBM, IBM Business Partners, or ISVs. A list of compatible software is available from your IBM representative or at
Limitations: The only software that operates with the TS7520 Virtualization Engine is the TS7500 V2R1 Software program 5697-N65 or 5697-N66.
Planning information
Customer responsibilities: Physical planning is a customer responsibility. Detailed planning information is in the IBM Virtualization Engine TS7500 Introduction and Planning Guide (GC27-2067).
Customers are responsible for obtaining a management console (refer to the Hardware requirements section for detailed information). Customers are responsible for obtaining the appropriate adapters and cables.
Cable orders: Fibre Channel cables are required to attach the TS7520 Virtualization Engine Model CV6 to various server adapters. Refer to Cables in the Hardware requirements section for a list of cables for the attachment of the TS7520 Virtualization Engine.
Ethernet cables are required to attach the TS7520 Virtualization Engine Model CV6 to various server adapters when using the iSCSI protocol.
Direct customer support: Eligible customers can obtain installation and usage assistance through ASK Support using the search words TS7520 or 3954.
IBM Global Services
IBM Technical Support Services provides comprehensive hardware and software support including hardware and software implementation for the IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520 solution. Technical Support Services are designed to support your installations of IBM Virtualization Engine hardware and software. Offering the best solutions for storage management and data migration, IBM Technical Support Services can assist you in developing and deploying storage solutions to enable your success and satisfaction. For more information, contact your IBM representative or Business Partner.
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of host hardware, host software, or application software to which it is attached.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features,
administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications
facilities.
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IBM has transformed its delivery of hardware and software support services to put you on the road to higher system availability. Electronic Services is a Web-enabled solution that offers an exclusive, no-additional-charge enhancement to the service and support available for IBM servers. These services provide the opportunity for greater system availability with faster problem resolution and preemptive monitoring. Electronic Services comprises two separate, but complementary, elements: Electronic Services news page and Electronic Services Agent.
The Electronic Services news page is a single Internet entry point that replaces the multiple entry points traditionally used to access IBM Internet services and support. The news page enables you to gain easier access to IBM resources for assistance in resolving technical problems.
The Electronic Service Agent™ is no-additional-charge software that resides on your server. It monitors events and transmits system inventory information to IBM on a periodic, client-defined timetable. The Electronic Service Agent automatically reports hardware problems to IBM. Early knowledge about potential problems enables IBM to deliver proactive service that may result in higher system availability and performance. In addition, information collected through the Service Agent is made available to IBM service support representatives when they help answer your questions or diagnose problems.
To learn how Electronic Services can work for you, visit
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Volume orders: Contact your IBM representative.
IBM Global Financing: No
Warranty period: One year
Warranty service:
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of warranty service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone, or electronically via an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. If applicable to your product, parts considered Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs ) will be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty service.
Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of warranty service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country and location specific information. This product is covered by the following types of service.
On-site service
IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose.
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, same-day response
If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, or hard disk drive), IBM may ship the CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM at any time on your request.
Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for next business day (NBD) delivery. IBM specifies in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, return instructions and a container are shipped with the replacement CRU, and you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement.
Warranty service upgrades and maintenance service options
Warranty service upgrades
During the warranty period, warranty service upgrades provide an enhanced level of on-site service for an additional charge. A warranty service upgrade must be purchased during the warranty period and is for a fixed term (duration). It is not refundable or transferable and may not be prorated. If required, IBM will provide the warranty service upgrade enhanced level of on-site service acquired by the customer. Service levels are response time objectives and are not guaranteed.
IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically by access to an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability.
On-site service
IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose. The following service selections are available as warranty upgrades for your machine type.
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 2-hour average response
CRUs may be provided as part of the machine's standard warranty CRU service except that you may install a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under one of the on-site service levels specified above. For additional information on the CRU service, refer to warranty information.
Maintenance services
If required, IBM provides repair or exchange service depending on the types of maintenance service specified for the machine. IBM will attempt to resolve your problem over the telephone or electronically, via an IBM Web site. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures that IBM specifies. Scheduling of service will depend upon the time of your call and is subject to parts availability. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. The specified level of maintenance service may not be available in all worldwide locations. Additional charges may apply outside IBM's normal service area. Contact your local IBM representative or your reseller for country and location-specific information. The following service selections are available as maintenance options for your machine type.
On-site service
IBM will repair the failing machine at your location and verify its operation. You must provide suitable working area to allow disassembly and reassembly of the IBM machine. The area must be clean, well lit, and suitable for the purpose.
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 4-hour average response
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 2-hour average response
Customer replaceable units
If your problem can be resolved with a CRU (for example, keyboard, mouse, speaker, memory, or hard disk drive), and depending upon the maintenance service offerings in your geography, IBM will ship the CRU to you for you to install. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your machine and are available from IBM upon your request.
Based upon availability, CRUs will be shipped for NBD delivery. IBM specifies, in the materials shipped with a replacement CRU, whether a defective CRU must be returned to IBM. When return is required, return instructions and a container is shipped with the replacement CRU and you may be charged for the replacement CRU if IBM does not receive the defective CRU within 30 days of your receipt of the replacement.
CRUs may be provided as part of the machine's standard maintenance service except that you may install a CRU yourself or request IBM installation, at no additional charge, under any of the on-site service levels specified above.
Usage plan machine: No
IBM hourly service rate classification Two
When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine part, the replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order.
Field-installable features: Yes
Model conversions: No
Machine installation: Installation is performed by IBM. IBM will install the machine in accordance with the IBM installation procedures for the machine. In the United States, contact IBM at 800-IBM-SERV (426-7378), in other countries contact the local IBM office.
The Installation and Planning Guide specifies site preparation, physical requirements and installation (operating) environment and any cabling included in the installation along with the approximate installation time in hours. Customer requests for installation of items not covered in the installation guide may be performed at IBM's hourly service rate designated for the machine.
Graduated program license charges apply: No
Licensed Machine Code: IBM Machine Code is licensed for use by a customer on the IBM machine for which it was provided by IBM under the terms and conditions of the IBM License Agreement for Machine Code, to enable the machine to function in accordance with its specifications, and only for the capacity authorized by IBM and for which the customer has acquired. You can obtain the agreement at
or by contacting your IBM representative. Machine using LMC Type Model 3954-CV6.
IBM may release machine code changes to the IBM Virtualization Engine TS7520. IBM plans to make machine code changes for most components of the TS7520 solution available for download from the IBM System Storage™ technical support worldwide Web. Note that not all machine code changes may be available via the support Web site. If the machine does not function as warranted and your problem can be resolved through your application of downloadable machine code, you are responsible for downloading and installing these designated machine code changes as IBM specifies. IBM has responsibility for installing changes that IBM does not make available for you to download. If you would prefer, you may request IBM to install downloadable machine code changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
Refer to
for available machine code changes.
Educational allowance
A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance.
The educational allowance is 15% for the products in this announcement.
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The prices provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
Machine Feature Purchase
Description type Model number price MMMC
TS7520 Virtualization Engine 3954 CV6 $32,000 $237
Path Failover CV6 1682 0 NC
Dual 4Gb/s FC Port Card CV6 3450 2,110 NC
Quad 1GB/s Ethernet Port Card CV6 3451 840 NC
Intel(R) Xeon Processor 7020 CV6 3452 5,335 NC
Memory Upgrade CV6 3460 1,350 NC
25m LC/LC Fibre Cable CV6 6025 330 NC
Failover/Failback Enable CV6 7420 0 NC
Network Replication CV6 7421 0 NC
Network Encryption CV6 7422 0 NC
Network Compression CV6 7423 0 NC
3494 Support CV6 7424 0 NC
Hosted Backup CV6 7425 0 NC
NDMP CV6 7426 0 NC
Secure Tape CV6 7427 0 NC
iSCSI Enable CV6 7428 0 NC
Local Replication CV6 7429 0 NC
Enhanced Tape Caching CV6 7430 0 NC
VE Preload -- AAS (5697-N65) CV6 9302 NC NC
VE Preload -- AAS (5697-N66) CV6 9303 NC NC
Plant Install 3954-CV6 CV6 9326 NC NC
Field Merge 3954-CV6 CV6 9327 0 NC
No Factory Cables CV6 9700 NC NC
TS7510 Virtualization Engine 3954 CV5
Path Failover CV5 1682 0 NC
Field Update - SW (5697-N65) CV5 9304 0 NC
Hosted Backup CV5 7425 0 NC
NDMP CV5 7426 0 NC
Secure Tape CV5 7427 0 NC
iSCSI Enable CV5 7428 0 NC
Local Replication CV5 7429 0 NC
MMMC = Monthly minimum maintenance charge
No cables are required with these feature numbers.
Field Plant MES
Feature install install MES removal
Model number only only removal charge
CV6 1682 N N Y N
CV6 3450 N N Y N
CV6 3451 N N Y N
CV6 3452 N N Y N
CV6 3460 N N Y N
CV6 6025 N N N
CV6 7420 N N N
CV6 7421 N N N
CV6 7422 N N N
CV6 7423 N N N
CV6 7424 N N N
CV6 7425 N N N
CV6 7426 N N N
CV6 7427 N N N
CV6 7428 N N N
CV6 7429 N N N
CV6 7430 N N N
CV6 9302 N Y N
CV6 9303 N Y N
CV6 9326 N Y Y N
CV6 9327 N Y Y N
CV6 9700 N Y Y N
CV5 1682 N N Y N
CV5 9304 Y N N
CV5 7425 N N N
CV5 7426 N N N
CV5 7427 N N N
CV5 7428 N N N
CV5 7429 N N N
If field installed on a purchased machine, parts removed or
replaced become the property of IBM and must be returned.
Alternative and maintenance service
Alternative service charges
Annual minimum maintenance charges:
For ServiceElect (ESA) maintenance service charges, contact IBM
Global Services at 888-IBM-4343 (426-4343).
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To identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255)
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX (242-6329)
Internet: callserv@ca.ibm.com
Mail: IBM Americas Call Centers
Dept. Teleweb Customer Support, 9th floor
105 Moatfield Drive
North York, Ontario
Canada M3B 3R1
Reference: YE001
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