IBM 3995 OPTICAL LIBRARY ADDITIONAL DRIVES AND AS/400E SERIES CONNECTIVITY

IBM 3995 Optical Library Additional Drives and AS/400e series Connectivity

Hardware Announcement
February 9, 1998
Announcement Letter Number: 198-029

Offer support for up to six drives on Models C46 and C48
Allow connection to the AS/400 PCI Magnetic Media Controller card (#2729) and the Magnetic Media Controller (#6534)
Provide cables to attach to the AS/400 Removable Media Device Attachment Feature (#2621), PCI Magnetic Media Controller card (#2729), or the Magnetic Media Controller (#6534)

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Overview

The 3995 C-Series Optical Library AS/400 (R) models can now be attached to the AS/400e series models and other AS/400 models through AS/400 magnetic media controller features. Prior to this attachment capability, AS/400 customers had to either use a LAN-attached optical library or use one of the AS/400 models supporting the 2621 Removable Media Device Attachment Feature.

In addition to the attachment options that the AS/400 PCI Magnetic Media Controller (feature #2729) and the AS/400 Magnetic Media Controller (#6534) provide, customers ordering 3995 C-Series Models C46 and C48 can now utilize the power of six internal optical drives. The use of six drives can improve data retrieval rates and library performance.

Enhanced OS/400 (R) support makes it easy for you to integrate 3995 optical storage into your AS/400 environment. AS/400 Hierarchical File System (HFS), Integrated File System (IFS), and save/restore commands are available, depending on the operating system level. The IBM 3995 Optical Library easily attaches to the AS/400 with the AS/400 Removable Media Device Attachment Feature (#2621), PCI Magnetic Media Controller (#2729), and Magnetic Media Controller (#6534).

The new 3995 C-Series features offer these benefits:

Attachment to AS/400 systems using PCI Magnetic Media Controller (#2729)
Attachment to AS/400 systems using Magnetic Media Controller (#6534)
Attachment to AS/400 systems using Removable Media Device Attachment Feature (#2621)
Enhanced performance and reliability by using two additional Extended Multifunction Drives on 3995 Models C46 and C48

Intended Customers

New and existing 3995 Optical Library Model C46 or C48 customers requiring more throughput than available with four drives
New or existing customers who need to connect 3995 Optical Libraries to AS/400 adapters #2621, #2729, or #6534

Key Prerequisites

Models of the 3995 C-Series Optical Library Dataserver with four internal drives or less require a new or existing AS/400 system capable of supporting #2621 (Removable Media Device Attachment Feature), #2729 (PCI Magnetic Media Controller), or #6534 (Magnetic Media Controller).

Models of the 3995 C-Series Optical Library Dataserver with six internal drives require an AS/400 capable of supporting #2729 (PCI Magnetic Media Controller) or #6534 (Magnetic Media Controller) and OS/400 Version 4 Release 2.

Planned Availability Date

February 20, 1998

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This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com

DESCRIPTION

The IBM 3995 Optical Library AS/400 Models C46 and C48 can now utilize up to six 2.6 GB Extended Multifunction Optical Drives. Additional drives can result in improved library performance and greater library reliability.

Cable features are being announced that allow connection to the entire AS/400 family of processors. Those features are:

7400, a field or plant orderable SCSI cable for attachment to AS/400 Removable Media Device Attachment Feature (#2621)
7401, a field or plant orderable SCSI cable for attachment to AS/400 PCI Magnetic Media Controller card (#2729) or Magnetic Media Controller (#6534)
9400, a no-charge, plant orderable SCSI cable for attachment to AS/400 Removable Media Device Attachment Feature (#2621)
9401, a no-charge, plant orderable SCSI cable for attachment to AS/400 PCI Magnetic Media Controller card (#2729) or Magnetic Media Controller (#6534)

Library Description

Each library has an autochanger that moves the optical cartridges among the optical drives, the storage cells, and the entry/exit slot. Models C44, C46, and C48 feature a dual-gripper picker on the autochanger to deliver enhanced performance during the exchange of optical cartridges.

Each library has a see-through side panel for viewing the autochanger and drives while in operation. Cartridges can be easily inserted into or removed from the library via the entry/exit slot.

Models

The Model C40 provides up to 52 GB (unformatted) of rewritable, CCW, and WORM storage capacity. The library includes one 2.6 GB Extended Multifunction Optical Drive and storage cells for 20 optical cartridges. An additional internal Extended Multifunction Drive is available as an optional feature.

The Model C42 provides up to 135 GB (unformatted) of rewritable, CCW, and WORM storage capacity. The library includes two 2.6 GB Extended Multifunction Optical Drives and storage cells for 52 optical cartridges.

The Model C44 provides up to 270 GB (unformatted) of rewritable, CCW, and WORM storage capacity. The library includes two 2.6 GB Extended Multifunction Optical Drives and storage cells for 104 optical cartridges. Two additional internal Extended Multifunction Drives can be added as an optional feature. This model is field upgradeable to a Model C46.

The Model C46 provides up to 405 GB (unformatted) of rewritable, CCW, and WORM storage capacity. The library includes four 2.6 GB Extended Multifunction Optical Drives and storage cells for 156 optical cartridges. Two additional internal Extended Multifunction Drives are available as an optional feature.

The Model C48 provides up to 671 GB (unformatted) of rewritable, CCW, and WORM storage capacity. The library includes four 2.6 GB Extended Multifunction Optical Drives and storage cells for 258 optical cartridges. Two additional internal Extended Multifunction Drives are available as an optional feature.

Year 2000

This product does not have date dependencies and is therefore Year 2000 ready.

This product is Year 2000 ready. When used in accordance with its associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the 20th and 21st centuries, provided all other products (for example, software, hardware, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it.

PRODUCT POSITIONING

Low-Cost Online Storage

The 3995 Optical Library family offers low-cost, high-capacity, direct access storage. These characteristics make the 3995 ideally suited as a low-cost extension to the online storage capacity for storage-intensive applications, less frequently accessed data, or environments where online access is required but sub-second response time is not necessary. Introducing the 3995 into the existing storage hierarchy can be simple and easy.

Optical cartridges are durable, offer a long-term archive life, and can easily be removed from the library for shelf or off-site storage. The direct access features of the 3995 give customers access to files, as well as concurrent access to all data residing on the same cartridge. The 3995 has incremental write and update capabilities which means an entire cartridge can be filled at your convenience.

Positioning the 3995 C-Series AS/400-attached and 3995 LAN-attached

Optical Storage

The IBM AS/400 supports both the 3995 C-Series AS/400 Direct Attach Optical Libraries and IBM's 3995 Optical Library Dataservers for the LAN environment. Each optical storage attachment has its advantages.

3995 AS/400 Direct Attach

Ease of implementation with AS/400 Removable Media Device Attachment Feature
Familiar AS/400 commands
Enhanced OS/400 support, including Integrated File System (IFS) support with OS/400 V3R6 and later, plus support for OS/400 save and restore commands at V3R7 and later
Lower price per megabyte
Control unit functions provided by AS/400
Library management provided by OS/400 software support

AS/400s with IBM 3995 LAN-attached Optical Libraries

Optical storage can be shared by multiple AS/400s (not data sharing) and by other LAN hosts and intelligent workstations.
OS/400 communicates with the 3995 LAN-attached Optical Library using Advanced Program to Program Communications (APPC).
LAN servers provide optical library management and HPOFS functions, off-loading these functions from the AS/400 host.
Full read and write support, including media space reclamation with rewritable media.

Some IBM AS/400 customers need both direct-attached and LAN-attached IBM 3995 Optical Libraries. The IBM 3995 Optical Library Dataserver for the LAN environment provides for formatting media to support interchange of media with AS/400 direct-attached 3995 Optical Libraries.

Functions and performance of certain applications can vary depending on whether the 3995 library is direct-attached or LAN-attached. Refer to the application documentation or your IBM application marketing specialist for additional information.

Bringing New Data into the Storage Hierarchy

The 3995 Optical Library family has a unique set of characteristics not offered by the traditional electronic storage mediums of magnetic disk and tape. These unmatched features, in combination with optical storage's low cost, high capacity, and direct access characteristics, make the 3995 the solution of choice for data currently stored on paper, microfiche, and microfilm. The 3995 delivers the following:

Permanent WORM technology addresses the business process and legal requirements for a permanent copy of the original data, continuous composite WORM for a lower-cost, software-protected copy of the original data, and magneto-optical rewritable technology for accessing changeable data.
Removable cartridges provide shelf storage as the data becomes aged and access requirements become less frequent, giving customers additional capacity at a very small incremental cost.
Long-term media archive life satisfies business process and legal requirements for long-term data retention.

The 3995 provides an excellent solution for bringing new data online or keeping computer-generated data online for a longer period. As more information is retained and accessed online, customers' competitive advantage is improved through reduced costs, enhanced productivity, and improved customer service.

The cost of an optical solution is often much less than the cost of the raw materials, storage space, and labor associated with paper or microfiche storage and retrieval.
Productivity is enhanced through easier and faster access to data because searches and retrievals are done at machine speed. Also, multiple users can have access to the same data simultaneously, eliminating the need to wait for data.
Customer service is improved since inquiries can be resolved in a single phone call. With a few keystrokes, all the customer's data is quickly available to your customer service representative, eliminating the need for time-consuming and costly callbacks to the customer.

The opportunities enabled by the 3995 are virtually unlimited. Ideal application areas include:

Imaging and workflow management for business documents and records, government documents and records, medical and patient records, engineering drawings, product diagrams
Computer Output to Laser Disk (COLD) as a replacement for microfiche and microfilm copies of customer statements, billing statements, transaction records
Report management for any type of report including customer lists, payroll, and accounting reports

3995 Optical Library Family

The IBM 3995 Optical Library Dataserver family provides a full range of international-standard compatible optical library solutions for the S/390 (R), AS/400, RS/6000 (TM), personal computer, open systems, and LAN environments.

IBM optical solutions for RS/6000, personal computer, open systems, and AIX (R) environments are provided by the 3995 SCSI models. The 3995 AS/400 models provide optical storage solutions for the AS/400 environment. The 3995 S/390 models offer optical solutions for the S/390 and Enterprise Systems operating environments. Supporting software and library management software for the 3995 models are available from IBM and many leading application providers.

Application Solutions

Software support for the 3995 is available from IBM, IBM Business Partners, and application partners in such areas as document imaging, COLD, report management, hierarchical storage management, and save/restore. This broad base of application support allows customers to select the preferred application for use with their library.

IBM applications that support the 3995 include IBM ImagePlus (R) Workfolder Application Facility/400 (WAF) and OnDemand for AS/400. Applications are available from many leading application vendors and AS/400 Business Partners.

Trademarks

      RS/6000 is a trademark of International Business Machines
      Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
      AS/400, OS/400, S/390, AIX, and ImagePlus are registered
      trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in
      the United States or other countries or both.
      Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
      service marks of others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PUBLICATIONS

The following publications are available:

Order Title Number

IBM 3995 Optical Library Dataserver: GA32-0350 Introduction & Planning Guide for C-Series Models

Application System/400 (R), Optical SC41-0035 Library Dataserver Support/400 User's Guide and Reference, Version 3, Release 2

AS/400 (R) Advanced Series, Optical SC41-4310 Support, Version 3, Release 6 and Later

IBM 3995 Optical Library Dataserver: GA32-0351 Reference Guide for C-Series Models

IBM 0632 Optical Disk Drive GA32-0359 Subassembly, Models C4X

The following publication is shipped with the products. Additional copies are available.

Order Title Number

IBM 3995 Optical Library Dataserver: GA32-0352 Operator's Guide for C-Series Models

The following publication is shipped with the product:

IBM 3995 Optical Library Dataserver: Maintenance Information Manual for Models C16, C18, C24, C26, C28, C34, C36, C38, C44, C46, C48, C64, C66, and C68

The System Library Subscription Service (SLSS) is available by order number only. Customers currently subscribing to SLSS will receive publication updates automatically.

Displayable Softcopy Publications

The product books are offered in displayable softcopy form. All books are included. The displayable manuals are part of the Online Library Omnibus Edition, Hardware Collection (SK2T-5843), shipped on CD-ROM, which can be ordered by contacting your local IBM office.

These displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager (R) READ licensed programs in any of the supported environments. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Specified Operating Environment

Physical Specifications

Note: The following weights do not include the cartridges.

IBM 3995 Model C40

Height: 457 mm (18 inches)
Width: 216 mm (8.5 inches)
Depth: 737 mm (29 inches)
Weight: 28 kg (61 pounds)

IBM 3995 Model C42

Height: 991 mm (39 inches)
Width: 355 mm (14 inches)
Width, with Stabilizers: 464 mm (18.25 inches)
Depth: 737 mm (29 inches)
Weight: 69 kg (152 pounds)

IBM 3995 Model C44

Height: 1,029 mm (40.5 inches)
Width: 813 mm (32 inches)
Depth: 762 mm (30 inches)
Weight: 120 kg (265 pounds)

IBM 3995 Model C46

Height: 1,029 mm (40.5 inches)
Width: 813 mm (32 inches)
Depth: 762 mm (30 inches)
Weight: 125 kg (275 pounds)

IBM 3995 Model C48

Height: 1,480 mm (58.25 inches)
Width: 813 mm (32 inches)
Depth: 762 mm (30 inches)
Weight: 193 kg (425 pounds)

Standards

ISO/IEC DIS 15486 Data interchange on 130 mm optical disk cartridges of type WORM (Write Once Read Many) using irreversible effects -- capacity: 2.6 gigabytes per cartridge
ISO/IEC DIS 14517 130 mm optical disk cartridges for information interchange -- capacity: 2.6 gigabytes per cartridge
ISO/IEC 13549: 1993 Data interchange on 130 mm optical disk cartridges -- capacity: 1.3 gigabytes per cartridge
ISO/IEC 11560: 1992 Information interchange on 130 mm optical disk cartridges using the magneto-optical effect, for write once, read multiple functionality
ISO/IEC 10089: 1991 130 mm rewritable optical disk cartridge for information interchange

Operating Environment

Temperature: 10(degs) to 38(degs)C (50(degs) to 100.4(degs)F)
Relative Humidity: 8% to 80%
Electrical Voltage: All models -- 110/117/120, 208/230/240 volts at 50/60 Hz
Electrical Power:
- Model C40: 80 watts (nominal)
- Model C42: 90 watts (nominal)
- Model C44: 140 watts (nominal)
- Model C46: 140 watts (nominal)
- Model C48: 180 watts (nominal)
Noise Level:
- 5.3 to 5.4 Bels(A) idle
- 5.6 to 5.9 Bels(A) operating

Hardware Requirements: The 3995 C-Series AS/400 models with four internal drives or less are supported on the AS/400 Removable Media Device Attachment Feature (#2621), PCI Magnetic Media Controller Feature (#2729), and Magnetic Media Controller Feature (#6534).

The 3995 C-Series AS/400 Models C46 and C48 with six drives installed require an AS/400 or AS/400e (R) model that supports OS/400 (R) Version 4 Release 2 and AS/400 features 2729 (PCI Magnetic Media Controller) and 6534 (Magnetic Media Controller).

Software Requirements

Models C40, C42, C44, C46 (with Four Drives) and C48 (with Four Drives) when Attaching Using AS/400 #2621

One of the following:

OS/400 Version 4 Release 2
OS/400 Version 4 Release 1
OS/400 Version 3 Release 7
OS/400 Version 3 Release 6 with Group PTF SF 99087
OS/400 Version 3 Release 2 with 5755-AS3 and PRPQ 5799-XBW Specify Code 3520

Models C46 and C48 with Six Drives, Models C40, C42, and C44 when Attaching Using AS/400 #2729 or #6534

OS/400 Version 4 Release 2 (also requires an e-series AS/400 capable of supporting feature 2729 or 6534)

Limitations: A supported AS/400 display must be located within 6 meters, in the same room, for service of the 3995.

The maximum number of 3995 direct-attached Dataservers that can attach to the AS/400 systems is dependent on the AS/400 model.

The 3995 C-Series Models C40, C42, C44, C46, and C48 (with four internal drives or less) are supported on the AS/400 #2621 (Removable Media Device Attachment Feature), #2729 (PCI Magnetic Media Controller), and #6534 (Magnetic Media Controller). AS/400 models supporting features 2729 and 6534 require OS/400 Version 4 Release 2.

The 3995 C-Series Models C46 and C48 with six internal drives are supported on AS/400 models that support #2729 (PCI Magnetic Media Controller) and #6534 (Magnetic Media Controller) and OS/400 Version 4 Release 2.

Planning Information

Customer Responsibilities: Customers are responsible for selecting the correct optical disk cartridge features for their applications.

Cable Orders: Two 12-meter cables, used to attach the 3995 library to the AS/400, are available for ordering with the library.

Description Feature

12-meter SCSI cable for use 9400 with AS/400 #2621

12-meter SCSI cable for use 9401 with AS/400 #2729 and #6534

Power Cords

Description                                  Feature

110/117/120 V AC, 4.3 m (14 ft)              9907

208/230/240 V AC, 4.3 m (14 ft)              9908

208/230/240 V AC, watertight,                9909
 4.3 m (14 ft)

110/117/120 V AC, 1.8 m (6 ft),              9985
 Chicago use

208/230/240 V AC, 1.8 m (6 ft),              9986
 Chicago use

208/230/240 V AC, 1.8 m (6 ft),              9987
 watertight, Chicago use

Installability: Installation time for the IBM 3995 is approximately two to four hours.

Packaging

Number of Product Shipment Group Boxes

IBM 3995 Optical Models C40, C42, C44 One Library

IBM 3995 Optical Models C46, C48 One Library

Supplies: Feature numbers for IBM Optical Disk Cartridges allow customers to order IBM Optical Disk Cartridges either with their initial 3995 order or as an MES to obtain additional cartridges after the library has been installed.

Two packaging options, designed to match customer needs and requirements, are available with initial orders and as an MES feature for field installation:

10-Pack: Retail packaging with full artwork and packaging material.
52-Pack: Bulk packaging with minimal artwork and packaging material. A more economical way to purchase IBM Optical Disk Cartridges.

Note: IBM Optical Disk Cartridges are available to support rewritable, permanent WORM, and CCW recording technologies. These cartridges are offered in 1024 bytes per sector format. The operating system and application software used with the 3995 may have restrictions concerning the media type (rewritable, permanent WORM, or CCW) and format that are supported. The customer is responsible for identifying and ordering the appropriate optical disk cartridges that are supported by the operating system and application software that can be used with the 3995. The following IBM 5.25-inch rewritable Optical Disk Cartridges are available as a feature to the 3995:

Capacity Sector Feature Part Unformatted Size Number Quantity Number Description

2.6 GB 1024 8495 10 99F8495 10-Pack Retail Package

2.6 GB 1024 8595 52 99F8595 52-Pack Economy Bulk-Pack

The following IBM 5.25-inch permanent WORM Optical Disk Cartridges are available as a feature to the 3995:

Capacity Sector Feature Part Unformatted Size Number Quantity Number Description

2.6 GB 1024 8517 10 99F8517 10-Pack Retail Package

2.6 GB 1024 8617 52 99F8617 52-Pack Economy Bulk-Pack

The following IBM 5.25-inch continuous composite WORM (CCW) Optical Disk Cartridges are available as a feature to the 3995:

Capacity Sector Feature Part Unformatted Size Number Quantity Number Description

2.6 GB 1024 8497 10 99F8497 10-Pack Retail Package

2.6 GB 1024 8597 52 99F8597 52-Pack Economy Bulk-Pack

For additional Optical Disk Cartridges or Cleaning Cartridges, contact either your IBM representative to order products via MES or the distributor below:

Location Contact Telephone Number

United States, IBM Media Distribution 888-IBM-MEDIA Canada, North America (888-426-6334) Puerto Rico

Security, Auditability, and Control

The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These products are available for purchase under the terms of the IBM Customer Agreement.

IBM hardware products are manufactured from new parts and used parts. In some cases, the hardware product may have been previously installed. Regardless, IBM's warranty terms apply.

MES Discount Applicable: Equal to the volume commitment discount

Field-Installable Feature: Yes

Warranty Period: One year; media is separately warranted.

Customer Setup: No

Licensed Internal Code: No

CHARGES

The charges 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 Type: 3995

Model/ Plant/ Feature Purch. Field Description Number Price Installation

Optical Library C40, C42, C44, C46, C48

12-Meter SCSI Cable for 7400 $ 140 Both for AS/400 #2621

12-Meter SCSI Cable for 7401 140 Both for AS/400 #2729 & #6534

12-Meter SCSI Cable for 9400 NC Plant for AS/400 #2621

12-Meter SCSI Cable for 9401 NC Plant for AS/400 #2729 & #6534

Optical Library C46, C48

Two Additional Extended 1413 6,900 Both Multifunction Drives

Field or plant installed features are not removable.

CALL NOW TO ORDER

To order, contact the IBM North America Sales Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner (TM).

IBM North America Sales Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.

 Phone:     800-IBM-CALL
 Fax:       800-2IBM-FAX
 Internet:  ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
 Mail:      IBM North America Sales Centers
            Dept. AE010
            P.O. Box 16848
            Atlanta, GA  30321-0848
 Reference: AE010

To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU.

Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.

Trademarks

      Business Partner is a trademark of International Business
      Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
      both.
      Application System/400, AS/400, BookManager, AS/400e, and
      OS/400 are registered trademarks of International Business
      Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
      both.
      Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
      service marks of others.

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