Select models of IBM 3589 Ultrium Tape Cartridges and IBM 3599 Tape Cartridges support radio frequency identification labels
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 108-528October 28, 2008
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You can order the IBM® 3589 Ultrium Tape Cartridges and the IBM 3599 Tape Cartridges with the following features:
- RFID labels with the same information as the VOLSER for either labeled or labeled and initialized cartridges
- Pre-labeling, with the ability to specify a starting volume serial and color coding that helps save time and labor when adding new cartridges into your existing inventory
- Labeled and initialized cartridges with the ability to specify a color
coded, volume serial number to save time and labor when adding cartridges
to your library inventory (3599 cartridges only)
Note: For optimum reliability, use IBM System Storage™ Tape Cartridges and Tape Cleaning Cartridges that conform to IBM's specifications. Additional product information and deliverables can be found on the IBM Storage Media Web site at
For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative or an IBM Business Partner. For more information, contact the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255). Reference: YE001
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Select tape media models of the IBM 3589 and IBM 3599 now support VOLSER labels with embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled barcode labels. The barcode labels store as well as allow remote retrieval of VOLSER information. RFID labels contain a 216-bit unique pre-programmed field and a 256-bit user-defined field. These RFID labels are designed to work with most standard asset tracking and management software.
The following 3589 models include a 20-pack of labeled LTO Ultrium data cartridges and write-once, read-many (WORM) data cartridges. These cartridges support RFID labels and are used in LTO Ultrium Tape Drives.
- Model 006 - 200 GB labeled Ultrium tape cartridges
- Model 008 - 400 GB labeled Ultrium tape cartridges
- Model 028 - 400 GB labeled Ultrium WORM tape cartridges
- Model 010 - 800 GB labeled Ultrium tape cartridges
- Model 032 - 800 GB labeled Ultrium WORM tape cartridges
The following 3599 models include a 20-pack of labeled or labeled and initialized IBM 3592 Tape Cartridges. These cartridges support RFID labels and are used in the TS1120 Tape Drive (3592) and TS1130 Tape Drive.
- Model 011 - Labeled and initialized 3592 cartridges (Standard)
- Model 012 - Labeled only 3592 cartridges (Standard)
- Model 014 - Labeled and initialized 3592 cartridges (Extended Data)
- Model 015 - Labeled only 3592 cartridges (Extended Data)
- Model 021 - Labeled and initialized 3592 cartridges (WORM)
- Model 022 - Labeled only 3592 cartridges (WORM)
- Model 024 - Labeled and initialized 3592 cartridges (Extended WORM)
- Model 025 - Labeled only 3592 cartridges (Extended WORM)
- Model E11 - Labeled and initialized 3592 cartridges (Economy)
- Model E12 - Labeled only 3592 cartridges (Economy)
- Model E21 - Labeled and initialized 3592 cartridges (Economy WORM)
- Model E22 - Labeled only 3592 cartridges (Economy WORM)
RFID labels must be associated with one of the following feature numbers that establish cartridge media identifier letters for the following models:
- Models 011 and 012 (JA/feature #9030)
- Models 014 and 015 (JB/feature #9032)
- Models 021 and 022 (JW/feature #9040)
- Models 024 and 025 (JX/feature #9044)
- Models E11 and E12 (JJ/feature #9050)
- Models E21 and E22 (JR/feature #9042)
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| Key prerequisites |
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These products are only for use with the 3592 Tape Drive Models J1A, IBM Systems Storage TS1120 Tape Drive, TS1130 Tape Drive, and IBM Ultrium Tape Drives.
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| Planned availability date |
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November 7, 2008
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| Reference information |
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Refer to:
- Hardware Announcement 106-795, dated October 31, 2006
- Hardware Announcement 107-228, dated May 8, 2007
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Description Machine Model Feature 20-Pack 200GB Ultrium Tape RFID Lab 3589 006 6021 20-Pack 400GB Ultrium Tape RFID Lab 3589 008 0821 20-Pack 400GB Ultrium Tape WORM RFID Lab 3589 028 2821 20-Pack 800GB Ultrium Tape RFID Lab 3589 010 1021 20-Pack 800GB Ultrium Tape WORM RFID Lab 3589 032 3221 20-Pack 3592 Std Cart RFID L&I 3599 011 1021 20-Pack 3592 Std Cart RFID Lab 3599 012 2021 20-Pack 3592 Ext Cart RFID L&I 3599 014 4021 20-Pack 3592 Ext Cart RFID Lab 3599 015 5021 20-Pack 3592 WORM Cart RFID L&I 3599 021 2121 20-Pack 3592 WORM Cart RFID Lab 3599 022 2221 20-Pack 3592 Ext WORM Cart RFID L&I 3599 024 2421 20-Pack 3592 Ext WORM Cart RFID Lab 3599 025 2521 20-Pack 3592 Econ Cart RFID L&I 3599 E11 1121 20-Pack 3592 Econ Cart RFID Lab 3599 E12 1221 20-Pack 3592 Econ WORM Cart RFID L&I 3599 E21 3121 20-Pack 3592 Econ WORM Cart RFID Lab 3599 E22 3221
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).
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No publications are shipped with the announced features. However, information on RFID labels for the IBM LTO Ultrium cartridges and the IBM 3592 tape cartridges is provided as follows:
For LTO Ultrium cartridges:
- Visit
- Enter "IBM LTO Ultrium Cartridge Label Specification" for the search value.
- Navigate to the Results section and select "IBM LTO Ultrium Cartridge Label Specification."
For 3592 tape cartridges:
- Visit
- Enter "Barcode Label Specification for use with 3592 Tape Media for the search value.
- Navigate to the Results section and select "Barcode Label Specification for use with 3592 Tape Media."
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Cable orders
No cables required.
Supplies
For end users for 3589
IBM 3589 data media can be ordered directly through AAS using machine type 3589. Refer to the 3589 Sales Manual.
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:
For end users for 3599:IBM data media supplies can be ordered directly through AAS using machine type 3599. Refer to the 3599 Sales Manual. IBM data media supplies are also available through media distributors. For information about IBM branded media call 888-IBM MEDIA (426-6334) in the U.S. and Canada, or visit
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MES discount applicable
No
Field installable feature
No
Warranty period
Limited lifetime warranty, free from manufacturing and materials defects for the lifetime of the product, typically 10 years.
Customer setup
Yes
Machine code
No license terms apply
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| Prices |
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| Machine type | Model | Feature number | New feature description | List price |
| 3589 | 006 | 6021 | 20-Pack 200GB Ultrium Tape with RFID Label | $1,064 |
| 3589 | 008 | 0821 | 20-Pack 400 GB Ultrium Tape with RFID Label | 1,232 |
| 3589 | 010 | 1021 | 20-Pack 800 GB Ultrium Tape with RFID Label | 2,644 |
| 3589 | 028 | 2821 | 20-Pack 400GB Ultrium Tape WORM with RFID Label | 1,474 |
| 3589 | 032 | 3221 | 20-Pack 800 GB Ultrium Tape WORM with RFID Label | 3,078 |
| 3599 | 011 | 1021 | 20-Pack 3592 Standard Cartridge RFID L&L | 4,220 |
| 3599 | 012 | 2021 | 20-Pack 3592 Standard Cartridge RFID Label | 4,160 |
| 3599 | 014 | 4021 | 20-Pack 3592 Standard Cartridge RFID L&L | 5,540 |
| 3599 | 015 | 5021 | 20-Pack 3592 Ext Cartridge RFID Label | 5,480 |
| 3599 | 021 | 2121 | 20-Pack 3592 WORM Cart RFID L&L | 4,220 |
| 3599 | 022 | 2221 | 20-Pack 3592 WORM Cart RFID Label | 4,160 |
| 3599 | 024 | 2421 | 20-Pack 3592 Ext WORM Cart RFID L&L | 5,540 |
| 3599 | 025 | 2521 | 20-Pack 3592 Ext WORM Cart RFID Label | 5,480 |
| 3599 | E11 | 1121 | 20-Pack 3592 Econ Cartridge RFID L&L | 2,837 |
| 3599 | E12 | 1221 | 20-Pack 3592 Econ Cart RFID Label | 2,800 |
| 3599 | E21 | 3121 | 20-Pack 3592 Econ WORM Cart RFID L&L | 2,837 |
| 3599 | E22 | 3221 | 20-Pack 3592 Econ WORM Cart RFID Label | 2,800 |
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To order, contact the Americas Call Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner.
Identify your local IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, call 800-IBM-4YOU (426-4968).
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Reference: YE001
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