Supported hardware for optical storage
Various stand-alone optical devices are available as optical storage.
A variety of hardware configurations for CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and DVD-RAM are supported on a system. The table lists the stand-alone optical devices available. To see the supported media capability of a device, enter Display Device Description (DSPDEVD) on the command line.
| Device type | Hardware resource type and model | Device |
|---|---|---|
| 632B | Virtual device backed up by the integrated file system (632B-001) or network file system (632B-003) | Virtual device |
| 632C | 632C-002 | Virtual device hosted by another partition. See 9406-MMA (IBM® i 570) and search for Logical Partitioning for more details. |
| 6320/6321 | 6320-002/6321-002 | CD-ROM |
| 6330 HH DVD-RAM | 6330-002 | DVD-RAM |
| 6331 Slim DVD RAM | 6331-0xx | Slim multi-recorder |
| 6333 HH DVD RAM | 6333-002 | HH multi-recorder |
| 6336 HH DVD-ROM | 6336-002 | DVD-ROM |
| 6337 Slim Line DVD-ROM | 6337-00x | DVD-ROM |
| 7210-020 | 6321-002 | CD-ROM Bridgebox external device |
| 7210-025 | 6330-002 | DVD-RAM Bridgebox external device |
| 7210-030 | 6333-002 | External device |
| 7212-102 | 6330 6333 6336 | |
| 7214 | 6331 6337 | Storage device enclosure |
| 5720 | 6331 6337 | Storage device enclosure |
The 632C-002 client virtual optical device now
supports an embedded media changer when the virtual storage server
partition is an IBM i.
For example, if the backing optical device is a 632B-001 or 632B-003,
then the client 632C automatically changes media for installation
and save restore operations. For enablement and usage information,
see the optical storage website or review the latest
PSP information.Optical media libraries come in a variety of configurations that are designed around the different forms of media and different connection options. Optical media libraries range from the single cartridge stand-alone model through models capable of holding 638 optical cartridges and twelve disk drives. Optical media libraries may be directly connected to the system for best functionality and performance, or may be connected through a LAN to allow independent access by PCs or other systems. Verify which adapter is appropriate for your model system and device interface.
| Model | Drive Type | Connection | Cartridge Capacity | Number of Drives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3431-705 | Multi-Function | LAN | 1 | 1 |
| 3995-A23 | Multi-Function | LAN | 16 | 1 |
| 3995-022 | WORM | LAN | 32 | 2 |
| 3995-023 | Multi-Function | LAN | 32 | 2 |
| 3995-122 | WORM | LAN | 144 | 4 |
| 3995-123 | Multi-Function | LAN | 144 | 4 |
| 3995-C20 | Multi-Function | LAN | 20 | 1 or 2 |
| 3995-C22 | Multi-Function | LAN | 52 | 2 |
| 3995-C24 | Multi-Function | LAN | 104 | 2 or 4 |
| 3995-C26 | Multi-Function | LAN | 156 | 4 or 6 |
| 3995-C28 | Multi-Function | LAN | 258 | 4 or 6 |
| 3995-C40 | Multi-Function | Direct | 20 | 1 or 2 |
| 3995-C42 | Multi-Function | Direct | 52 | 2 |
| 3995-C44 | Multi-Function | Direct | 104 | 2 or 4 |
| 3995-C46 | Multi-Function | Direct | 156 | 4 or 6 |
| 3995-C48 | Multi-Function | Direct | 258 | 4 or 6 |
| 3996-032 | Multi-Function | Direct | 32 | 2 |
| 3996-080 | Multi-Function | Direct | 72 or 80 | 2 or 4 |
| 3996-174 | Multi-Function | Direct | 166 or 174 | 2 or 4 |
| 399F-100 | Multi-Function | Direct | 24-80 | 1-4 |
| 399F-200 | Multi-Function | Direct | 104-638 | 2-12 |
The following table lists all the input/output attachment adapters that you can use to attach direct and LAN optical libraries to your system. You need to verify which adapter is appropriate for your model system.
| Library Connection Type | IBM i Feature Code | Description/Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Token Ring | 2724 | 4/16 Mbps |
| Ethernet | 2723/4723 | 10 Mbps |
| Ethernet | 2838/4838 | 100/10 Mbps |
| Direct | 2621 | No longer supported |
| Direct | 2729 | Supported |
| Direct | 2749 | Supported |
| Direct | 5702, 5712 | Supported |
| Direct | 6534 | Supported |
| Direct | 5736/5766/5775 | Supported |