Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance ( IBM 3222 RV1) for tape library environments
IBM United States Hardware Announcement 111-130July 12, 2011
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Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance allows users to maximize utilization of existing drive resources, correlate reported errors to pinpoint suspect media or degrading tape drives, and share existing resources to automatically validate readability of long-idle or suspect media.
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Crossroads' ReadVerify Appliance (RVA), offered through IBM as 3222 RV1, provides visibility into the utilization, performance, and health of the tape drives and media in a tape library environment. The detailed insight provided by RVA can lead to operational improvements, such as completing backup jobs on time, minimizing purchases of unnecessary resources, and preventing premature wear of over-used resources. RVA collects data directly from the tape drives and library during data transactions, without impacting the storage applications. This 1U RVA is rack installable in a customer supplied rack and includes ReadVerify functionality for the first 500 tape cartridges in an IBM TS3500 or IBM TS3310 Tape Library. Additional ReadVerify tape capacities are supported with additional feature codes.
RVA also supports an optional feature called ArchiveVerify which offers the fully automated ability to verify readability of long-idle or suspect media, providing an audit trail which could be used for regulatory compliance policies. The ArchiveVerify function is available as additional feature codes.
The RVA can be ordered at the time of purchase of new TS3500 or TS3310 Tape Libraries, for already installed IBM TS3500 or TS3310 Tape Libraries, or as a standalone solution.
Although the Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance 3222 Model RV1 is available through IBM, product fulfillment, service, maintenance, and support will be provided by Crossroads.
ReadVerify enables the RVA to monitor the specified total number of cartridges situated within the library or libraries. The cartridge count is not associated with specific tape bar codes; it is measured by the total number of occupied tape slots in the library at any given time.
ArchiveVerify enables the RVA to verify the specified number of tapes within a library. Each unique tape bar code gets associated with an ArchiveVerify license at initial verification. Any tape can be verified an unlimited number of times, but once the specified number of tapes have been verified, then additional ArchiveVerify features must be ordered to provide the function for more cartridges.
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- All tape libraries and drives to be monitored must be connected to a Fibre Channel switch with an available port for the RVA. With the Fibre Channel switch port accessible to the RVA, both LTO™ and 3592 tape drives and tape libraries, including the IBM TS3500 and the IBM TS3310 Tape Libraries can be monitored
- For additional Fibre Channel tape libraries and drives supported visit Crossroads at
- An open N-port on the SAN switch connecting the tape drives to be monitored, to be allocated to the RVA
- Available 10/100/1000 Ethernet connectivity and provisioned IP address for RVA management interface
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August 19, 2011
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Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance, (IBM 3222 RV1), provides a proactive method for monitoring, validating, and reporting on the performance, utilization, and health of the tape library environment. The detailed insight provided by RVA can lead to operational improvements, such as completing backup jobs on time, minimizing purchases of unnecessary resources, and preventing premature wear of over-used resources. RVA collects data directly from the tape drives and library during data transactions, without impacting the storage applications.
RVA also supports an optional feature called ArchiveVerify which offers the fully automated ability to verify readability of long-idle or suspect media, providing an audit trail for regulatory compliance policies. This 1U ReadVerify Appliance is rack installable in a customer supplied rack and includes ReadVerify functionality for the first 500 tape cartridges in an IBM TS3500 or IBM TS3310 Tape Library. Additional ReadVerify tape capacities are supported with additional feature codes. ArchiveVerify functionality is also available as additional feature codes. These functionality features can be ordered at time of purchase, stand alone solution, or for already installed IBM TS3500 or TS3310 Tape Libraries. Although the Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance 3222 Model RV1 is available through IBM, product fulfillment, service, and maintenance, and support will be provided by Crossroads.
ReadVerify license enables the RVA to monitor the specified total number of cartridges situated within the library or libraries. The cartridge count is not associated with specific tape bar codes, it is measured by the total number of occupied tape slots in the library at any given time.
ArchiveVerify license enables the RVA to verify the specified total number of tapes within a library. Each unique tape bar code gets associated with an ArchiveVerify license at initial verification. Any tape can be verified an unlimited number of times, but once the tape is retired, the associated license is consumed.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
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Machine Feature Description type Model number Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance 3222 RV1 ReadVerify for 501 to 1,500 3222 RV1 3661 Cartridges ReadVerify for 1,501 to 7,500 3222 RV1 3662 Cartridges ReadVerify for 7,501 to 20,000 3222 RV1 3663 Cartridges ReadVerify for 20,001 to 50,000 3222 RV1 3664 Cartridges ReadVerify for 50,001 to 3222 RV1 3665 100,000 Cartridges Archive Verify for 1 to 3222 RV1 3670 500 Cartridges Archive Verify for 501 to 3222 RV1 3671 1,500 Cartridges Archive Verify for 1,501 3222 RV1 3672 to 7,500 Cartridges Archive Verify for 7,501 3222 RV1 3673 to 20,000 Cartridges Archive Verify for 20,001 3222 RV1 3674 to 50,000 Cartridges Archive Verify for 50,001 3222 RV1 3675 to 100,000 Cartridges Crossroads RVA Appliance 3222 RV1 3680 One year maintenance renewal including up to 500 cartridges Crossroads RVA Appliance 3222 RV1 3681 One year maintenance renewal up to 1,500 cartridges Crossroads RVA Appliance 3222 RV1 3682 One year maintenance renewal up to 7,500 cartridges Crossroads RVA Appliance 3222 RV1 3683 One year maintenance renewal up to 20,000 cartridges Crossroads RVA Appliance 3222 RV1 3684 One year maintenance renewal up to 50,000 cartridges Crossroads RVA Appliance 3222 RV1 3685 One year maintenance renewal up to 100,000 cartridges Crossroads Archive Verify 3222 RV1 3686 One year maintenance renewal 2.8M Power® Cord 125V US/Canada 3222 RV1 9800(1) 2.8M Power Cord 250V 3222 RV1 9820(1) France/Germany 2.8M Power Cord 250V Denmark 3222 RV1 9821(1) 2.8M Power Cord 250V UK 3222 RV1 9825(1) 2.8M Power Cord 250V Switzerland 3222 RV1 9828(1) 2.8M Power Cord 250V Italy 3222 RV1 9830(1) 2.8M Power Cord 250V US/Canada 3222 RV1 9833(1)
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The following Crossroads publication is shipped with the product. It is also available at
Title RVA Quick Start Guide
The following Crossroads publications are available to registered customers at
Title RVA - Configuration Guide Description: Provide procedures for config/setup needed for day-to-day use RVA - Help Set Description: Provide task-specific help RVA - Quick Start Guide Description: Provide setup/hardware info through IP setup and UI access; gives instructions on how to access Config Guide or Online Help RVA - Release Notes Description: Release Notes provide information on a particular release of a Crossroads product that include, but are not limited to, product enhancement, known issues, system requirements, and resolved issues. RVA - Pre-Configuration Worksheet Description: Complete the form and email to support at least 4 business hours prior to the scheduled RVA Remote Configuration.
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Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance
Support services
- Appliance maintenance
Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance support and warranty is provided directly by Crossroads Systems, Inc. For more information, contact their help desk at
- Email support@crossroads.com
Or call 1-800-417-2082 or 1-512-928-7777
- Remote configuration at time of installation support
Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance remote configuration support provided directly by Crossroads Systems, Inc. Remote sessions are required to be scheduled with Crossroads support. For more information, contact their help desk at
- Email support@crossroads.com
Or call 1-800-417-2082 or 1-512-928-7777
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Specified operating environment
Physical specifications
3222-RV1
The 3222-RV1 is a 1U appliance that should be installed in a customer-provided rack.
- Width: 426 mm (16.8 in).
- Depth: 358 mm (14.1 in).
- Height: 43.1 mm (1.72 in, 1U).
- Weight: 10.4 kg (23 lbs).
For more detailed information concerning physical specifications of the 3222 RV1, visit
Operating environment
- Temperature: 10° to 40° C (50° to 104° F)
- Relative humidity: 20 to 80%
- Wet bulb (caloric value): 564 kcal/hour or Btu
- Electrical power: AC power 100-240 VAC auto-sensing 50/60 Hz, 4.0 Amps
Hardware requirements
For a complete list of hardware requirements, cross-product requirements prerequisites, and product dependencies, visit
- http://www.crossroads.com/RVAPlanning/RVASitePlanning.pdf
- http://www.crossroads.com/RVAPlanning/RVACompatibilityMatrix.pdf
- http://www.crossroads.com/Products/RVA.asp
Software requirements
The RVA comes completely installed with operational firmware. Customers must register their units upon receipt and installation. Customers can register their units and gain access to product documentation and firmware updates at
For a complete list of software requirements, cross product requirements prerequisites, and product dependencies, visit
- http://www.crossroads.com/RVAPlanning/RVASitePlanning.pdf
- http://www.crossroads.com/RVAPlanning/RVACompatibilityMatrix.pdf
- http://www.crossroads.com/Products/RVA.asp
Compatibility
For a list of supported tape libraries, tape drives, and web browsers, visit
RVA does not interact with storage applications, so a compatibility matrix for applications is not required.
Limitations
- In order for the RVA to collect data, the tape library or libraries and tape drives must be connected to the host applications servers via a Fibre Channel SAN switch
- There must be an N-port available on the SAN switch for RVA attachment, and the RVA must be added to the zones, or new zones created, that includes the devices to be monitored
- There must also be 10/100/1000 Ethernet connectivity provided and an IP address provisioned for the RVA management interface
- The RVA will not operate in Fibre Channel environments where the tape drives are directly attached to the host application servers. The RVA will not operate in environments that are SCSI-only (no Fibre Channel)
- Crossroads RVA Appliance is not supported for TS3500 logical libraries being used as the back-end tape storage for the IBM TS7740 Virtualization Engine™ and 3592 FICON® Tape Controllers
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
Planning information, including customer responsibilities, physical planning, and installability is available in the specific product planning manuals at the following websites
- http://www.crossroads.com/RVAPlanning/RVASitePlanning.pdf
- http://www.crossroads.com/RVAPlanning/RVACompatibilityMatrix.pdf
Customer is responsible for registering the product and obtaining the appropriate license keys from the Crossroads registration site (register.crossroads.com). You will have access to product documentation and product firmware updates from the registration website as well. You may request Crossroads to assist installing firmware updates; however, you may be charged for that service.
Cable orders
A fiber optic cable is required for attaching the Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance to the Fibre Channel switch that is also connected to the tape drive and the library or libraries to be monitored. The fiber optic cable must be customer supplied, and must meet specifications defined by Crossroads Systems.
In many situations, the required lengths and installation of fiber optic cables will be unique to each customers configuration and facility specifications. Product support services can provide assistance for these unique cabling and installation requirements. Refer to Cable orders in the Planning information section or the Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance (machine type 3222) Sales Manual for a list of cables.
Security, auditability, and control
This product uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware, software, and application software.
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 Global Financing
Yes
Warranty period
Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance: One year
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. This product is covered by the following types of service
24x7 Help Desk with Advanced Hardware Exchange
Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance support and warranty is provided directly by Crossroads Systems, Inc. For more information, contact their help desk at
- Email support@crossroads.com
Or call 1-800-417-2082 or 1-512-928-7777
Warranty service upgrades
During the warranty period, warranty service upgrades provide an enhanced level of 24x7 Help Desk for an additional charge. Service levels are response-time objectives and are not guaranteed. Contact Crossroads Systems for additional details.
Crossroads ReadVerify Appliance support and warranty is provided directly by Crossroads Systems, Inc. For more information, contact their help desk at
- Email support@crossroads.com
Or call 1-800-417-2082 or 1-512-928-7777
Usage plan machine
No
IBM hourly service rate classification
Not applicable
Maintenance service offerings
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
Customer setup. Customers are responsible for installation according to the instructions provided with the machine.
Graduated program license charges apply
No
Licensed internal code and licensed machine code
This product does not contain Licensed Internal Code or Licensed Machine Code.
Educational allowance
A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance.
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Product charges
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Machine Feature Install Install
Description Type Model number only only
Crossroads 3222 RV1
ReadVerify Appliance
ReadVerify 3222 RV1 3661 N N
for 501 to 1,500 Cartridges
ReadVerify 3222 RV1 3662 N N
for 1,501 to 7,500 Cartridges
ReadVerify 3222 RV1 3663 N N
for 7,501 to 20,000 Cartridges
ReadVerify 3222 RV1 3664 N N
for 20,001 to 50,000 Cartridges
ReadVerify 3222 RV1 3665 N N
for 50,001 to 100,000 Cartridges
Archive 3222 RV1 3670 N N
Verify for 1 to 500 Cartridges
Archive 3222 RV1 3671 N N
Verify for 501 to 1,500 Cartridges
Archive 3222 RV1 3672 N N
Verify for 1,501 to 7,500 Cartridges
Archive 3222 RV1 3673 N N
Verify for 7,501 to 20,000 Cartridges
Archive 3222 RV1 3674 N N
Verify for 20,001 to 50,000 Cartridges
Archive 3222 RV1 3675 N N
Verify for 50,001 to 100,000 Cartridges
Crossroads RVA 3222 RV1 3680 N N
One year maintenance renewal including up to 500 cartridges
Crossroads RVA 3222 RV1 3681 N N
Appliance One year maintenance renewal up to 1,500 cartridges
Crossroads RVA 3222 RV1 3682 N N
Appliance One year maintenance renewal up to 7,500 cartridges
Crossroads RVA 3222 RV1 3683 N N
Appliance One year maintenance renewal up to 20,000 cartridges
Crossroads RVA 3222 RV1 3684 N N
Appliance One year maintenance renewal up to 50,000 cartridges
Crossroads RVA 3222 RV1 3685 N N
Appliance One year maintenance renewal up to 100,000 cartridges
Crossroads 3222 RV1 3686 N N
Archive Verify One year maintenance renewal
2.8M Power 3222 RV1 9800(1) N Y
Cord 125V US/Canada
2.8M Power 3222 RV1 9820(1) N Y
Cord 250V France/Germany
2.8M Power 3222 RV1 9821(1) N Y
Cord 250V Denmark
2.8M Power 3222 RV1 9825(1) N Y
Cord 250V UK
2.8M Power 3222 RV1 9828(1) N Y
Cord 250V Switzerland
2.8M Power 3222 RV1 9830(1) N Y
Cord 250V Italy
2.8M Power 3222 RV1 9833(1) N Y
Cord 250V US/Canada
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Machine Feature
Description type Model number
ReadVerify for 501 to 1,500 3222 RV1 3661
Cartridges
ReadVerify for 1,501 to 7,500 3222 RV1 3662
Cartridges
ReadVerify for 7,501 to 20,000 3222 RV1 3663
Cartridges
ReadVerify for 20,001 to 50,000 3222 RV1 3664
Cartridges
ReadVerify for 50,001 to 3222 RV1 3665
100,000 Cartridges
Archive Verify for 1 to 3222 RV1 3670
500 Cartridges
Archive Verify for 501 to 3222 RV1 3671
1,500 Cartridges
Archive Verify for 1,501 3222 RV1 3672
to 7,500 Cartridges
Archive Verify for 7,501 3222 RV1 3673
to 20,000 Cartridges
Archive Verify for 20,001 3222 RV1 3674
to 50,000 Cartridges
Archive Verify for 50,001 3222 RV1 3675
to 100,000 Cartridges
Crossroads RVA Appliance 3222 RV1 3680
One year maintenance renewal including up to 500 cartridges
Crossroads RVA Appliance 3222 RV1 3681
One year maintenance renewal up to 1,500 cartridges
Crossroads RVA Appliance 3222 RV1 3682
One year maintenance renewal up to 7,500 cartridges
Crossroads RVA Appliance 3222 RV1 3683
One year maintenance renewal up to 20,000 cartridges
Crossroads RVA Appliance 3222 RV1 3684
One year maintenance renewal up to 50,000 cartridges
Crossroads RVA Appliance 3222 RV1 3685
One year maintenance renewal up to 100,000 cartridges
Crossroads Archive Verify 3222 RV1 3686
One year maintenance renewal
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